A piece of peel is often served as a garnish for espresso, so adapt the practice for black coffee. Here’s the drill:

1. Cut a piece of lemon peel.
2. Rub the pith around the rim of the cup to release the lemon oil, which is a lovely counterpoint to the bitterness of the coffee.
3. Place the peel in the saucer. (We actually eat our peel!)

The lemon oil doesn’t interfere with the flavors of quality coffee; and if the coffee needs something to make it taste better, voilà. It’s calorie-free, too.

Enjoy a twist with black coffee.
Photo courtesy euvs.org.