{"product_id":"maple-sugar-fika-spice™","title":"Maple Sugar Fika Spice™","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaple Sugar Fika Spice™ is a blend of nine real spices — cardamom, Ceylon cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, clove, and cayenne — plus real Wisconsin maple sugar. Sprinkle it into your coffee. It adds a warm, natural sweetness and layers of flavor to every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo syrups. No artificial sweeteners. No artificial flavors. Just real spices and real maple, working together in every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Wisconsin maple sugar · 9 premium spices · Handcrafted in Wisconsin · Family-owned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Customers Make This Their Daily Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍁\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Wisconsin maple sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— not syrup, not extract. Pure maple sugar from local trees, with a depth of flavor refined sugar can’t match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial flavors, no syrups, no fillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— just nine real spices and real maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💪\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpices that naturally contain antioxidant compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— nine carefully selected spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏗️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Shell Lake, Wisconsin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby a family-owned business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMany customers who discover this blend make it part of their daily routine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the maple sweetness and spice balance is genuinely hard to give up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, aromatic, and gently sweet — cinnamon and cardamom up front, with cocoa depth, a smooth maple sweetness, and a soft background warmth from ginger and cayenne. It’s cozy without being heavy. Sweet without being sugary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people describe it as the flavor their coffee has always been missing — the kind that makes the first sip feel like a small, deliberate pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow sweet is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGently sweet — not dessert-sweet. The maple sugar adds natural warmth rather than a sugary punch. Maple Sugar Fika Spice™ adds gentle maple sweetness. Sprinkle more or less and adjust to your taste. If you prefer no sweetness at all, try\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drizzleontap.com\/products\/original-fika-spice%E2%84%A2\"\u003eOriginal Fika Spice™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Wisconsin Maple Sugar — and Why Does It Matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple sugar is made by evaporating the water from pure maple syrup until only the sugar crystals remain. It’s not refined cane sugar. It’s not an artificial sweetener. It’s the concentrated essence of maple — with a deeper, more complex sweetness than anything processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWisconsin is one of the premier maple-producing regions in the United States. Our maple sugar comes from Wisconsin trees — tapped in late winter, processed locally, and added to every bottle of Maple Sugar Fika Spice™ without shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does it pair so well with coffee? Because maple’s natural caramel notes complement the roasted depth of coffee in a way that refined sugar simply doesn’t. It rounds out bitterness, adds warmth, and lets the spices shine — rather than competing with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ten Ingredients Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery ingredient is chosen for flavor, aroma, and its natural properties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— warm, aromatic, and naturally rich in antioxidants. Smoother and more complex than standard grocery-shelf cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— deep, smooth, and comforting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Vanilla Bean Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— real vanilla, not extract. Aromatic and gently sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGinger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— bright and warming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardamom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the heart of Scandinavian coffee culture. Floral, citrusy, and unmistakable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutmeg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— cozy and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurmeric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— earthy and golden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— bold and warming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCayenne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a gentle, lingering warmth. You won’t taste heat — just depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Wisconsin Maple Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— pure, natural sweetness from local maple trees. No syrups. No processing shortcuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Fika Spice™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinkle more or less into your coffee or tea and make your fika your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people sprinkle it on top. Others put it in the bottom of the cup and pour coffee over it. You can stir it, swirl it, or let the spices sit and release their aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple sugar dissolves in hot drinks, while the spices disperse and release their flavor and aroma. Some spices may naturally settle — stir, swirl, or sprinkle on top and enjoy it your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso delicious with oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, overnight oats, toast, pancakes, waffles, French toast, muffins, smoothies, and baked goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks great in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e☕ Coffee \u0026amp; lattes · 🍵 Tea \u0026amp; chai · 🥣 Oatmeal \u0026amp; yogurt · 🥞 Pancakes \u0026amp; waffles · 🍞 Baking \u0026amp; pastries · 🍨 Desserts \u0026amp; sweet treats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Is This Different from Syrups, Creamers, and Pumpkin Spice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a syrup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— no liquid sugar, no pumps, no refrigeration. Real maple sugar in a jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a creamer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— no dairy, no oils, no artificial ingredients. Works in any coffee, any milk, any temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot an artificial sweetener\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— real Wisconsin maple sugar from real Wisconsin trees. Your body recognizes it because it’s actual food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot pumpkin spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— no seasonal gimmick. A daily ritual blend designed for year-round use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot plain cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— nine spices working together. Cinnamon is one note in a full chord, and maple sugar ties it all together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy way to add real Wisconsin maple sugar, real spices, and layers of flavor to your daily coffee ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Fika? (And Why Does It Make Coffee Better?)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFika (pronounced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efee-kah\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Swedish tradition — a daily moment to slow down, make a great cup of coffee, and actually enjoy it. Not at your desk. Not in a rush. Just a warm drink and a few minutes that are yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sweden, fika is taken seriously. It’s not optional. It’s a cultural institution built around the idea that slowing down makes everything else better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFika Spice™ was created to bring that ritual into your morning. We’re Holly and John Ellenson, a family in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, and we’ve been handcrafting this blend since day one. Every batch. Every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions We Hear All the Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace sugar in my coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaple Sugar Fika Spice™ adds gentle maple sweetness. Whether you use another sweetener depends on your taste. Sprinkle more or less and adjust until the sweetness and layers of flavor are right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace creamer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt won’t add creaminess, but it adds so much flavor and warmth that many customers find they no longer want creamer. It works beautifully in black coffee, with milk, or with any dairy-free alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste artificial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Real maple sugar has a depth and complexity that artificial sweeteners can’t replicate. If you’ve ever tasted real maple syrup on pancakes and thought “this is completely different from the fake stuff,” that’s the same difference here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is maple sugar, exactly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaple sugar is pure maple syrup with the water evaporated out — leaving only the sugar crystals. It’s more concentrated in flavor than maple syrup, and has a lower glycemic index than refined cane sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Fika Spice dissolve in coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFika Spice™ is made from real ground spices, so it does not completely dissolve like sugar or an instant powder. The spices disperse and release their flavor and aroma in the coffee. Some may naturally settle. Stir, swirl, sprinkle on top, or enjoy it your own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no required measurement. Sprinkle more or less and adjust until the sweetness and layers of flavor are right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it worth $12?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA simple way to add real spices and layers of flavor to your daily coffee ritual. Most customers say it’s the upgrade their morning routine needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I trust Fika Spice™?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re Holly and John Ellenson — a real family in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. We blend every batch ourselves, use only real ingredients, and stand behind every jar. If you’re not happy, contact us, and we’ll make it right. No questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning Maple Sugar Fika Spice™ earned third place in the Delightful Dashes category at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/datcp.wi.gov\/pages\/news_media\/2026ssfwmemberswinbigateatsandtreatscompetition.aspx\" title=\"175th Wisconsin State Fair\"\u003e2026 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats \u0026amp; Treats Competition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fika Spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49261173047396,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8776\/0484\/files\/Fika.webp?v=1789487889","url":"https:\/\/drizzleontap.com\/products\/maple-sugar-fika-spice%e2%84%a2","provider":"DRIZZLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}