Spiced Christmas Coffee with Brandied Whipped Cream

Name: Spiced Christmas Coffee with Brandied Whipped Cream
Yield: Servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon brandy; 1 cup freshly ground coffee (preferably a mild roast such as Colombian); 5 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 7 cups water