Instant iced coffee.
Cold, refreshing and the perfect combination of cream and instant coffee, served over ice. This recipe is a game changer! If there are any ice coffee drinkers out there, this will change their life!
Ingredients:
- 1-3 teaspoons instant ground coffee (to taste);
- cold water;
- cream;
- ice.
Preparation:
- Add instant ground coffee and cream (4-6 tbsp) to a glass and mix well;
- Fill a glass with cold water (200-400 ml, depending on what strength you prefer);
- Stirring constantly, allow the coffee to dissolve completely (this may take several minutes);
- Add ice and enjoy!
Making the right cappuccino
Cappuccino from powdered raw materials can be made in two ways: cold and hot.
The first method is to churn the ingredients with ice. In a mug or other suitable container, mix 2 tablespoons of powder, 50 milliliters of chocolate syrup, 150-200 milliliters of milk and granulated sugar to taste.
Beat the resulting mixture thoroughly with a blender. Add frozen water at the end, crush it first. Finish the composition with grated chocolate.
To brew a hot cappuccino, pour 2 tablespoons of the powder mixture with hot water and milk. Take both liquids in equal parts - 100-150 milliliters. Add sugar to taste. To make the drink as if it came from a coffee shop, first prepare the foam. How to do this is discussed above.
Espresso instant.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. nescafe (or other coffee depending on how strong you like it);
- a glass of milk;
- a glass of water, plus a few drops for pre-mixing;
- sugar to taste;
- cinnamon (optional) or coffee powder.
Preparation:
- Place coffee powder and sugar into a coffee mug;
- Add a few drops of water (just enough to form a thick paste). Stir vigorously with a spoon, and soon you can see that the coffee and sugar form a whitish shiny paste;
- Boil milk and water together (if you don’t like milky coffee, you can boil plain water (1 glass) and add a few drops of milk to your taste directly into the mug). Pour this from a low height into a mug so that the coffee foams;
- Sprinkle a little drinking chocolate (or cinnamon if you like cinnamon flavor) on top for effect.
Using ice
Let's look at how to make a cold version of the usual coffee. The following ingredients will be required:
- powder – 5 spoons;
- granulated sugar – 5 spoons;
- water – 250 milliliters;
- milk – 250 milliliters;
- vanilla - on the tip of a knife.
Mix the powdered extract with sugar, add hot water, stir again and let cool. Add vanilla, pour liquid into ice cube trays, freeze.
Add the resulting ice to cold milk and refrigerate for a quarter of an hour. During this time, the ice will melt and the components will mix together.
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This kind of treat is a great refresher in the summer heat. It is advisable to drink it through a straw.
Creamy iced coffee in 1 minute.
This 1-Minute Instant Iced Coffee is the best way to enjoy a cup of coffee in the summer. It's worth trying at least once.
For 2 servings you need:
- half a glass of water;
- 1 tbsp. milk;
- 1 tbsp. l. instant coffee;
- 1 cup ice cubes + a little extra for serving;
- 1 tbsp. l. cane sugar.
Recipe:
Add all ingredients to a blender or hand blender and blend until smooth and foamy (blend longer for thicker foam). Before pouring the coffee, fill the glass with a couple of ice cubes.
Cooking recipes: classics
Let's look at how to properly brew instant coffee according to a standard recipe. To prepare, take crushed powder or freeze-dried granules and hot water.
Sequence: choose a thick-walled container, pour in a couple of spoons of granules or powder. Boil water, let it cool to 85-90 degrees. Pour the liquid into a cup, add granulated sugar as desired.
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If you are heating water that has already boiled, remove the kettle when bubbles first form, which will save time.
Infuse the coffee in the cup for 2-3 minutes.
Other drinks are also prepared from instant coffee: cinnamon, Egyptian, iced, cappuccino. Let's take a closer look.
Warm instant coffee with hot cocoa.
This is a handy recipe to remember at work, school, traveling or camping when you don't have access to a kitchen. Adding cocoa and cinnamon can make a world of difference.
For 1 serving you need:
- 1 tbsp. milk (or water);
- instant coffee;
- 1 tsp. cocoa;
- a pinch of cinnamon.
Preparation:
- Bring liquid (milk or water) to a boil.
- Place a single serving amount of cocoa mixture and instant coffee granules into an empty mug.
- Add cinnamon to the mug and then a little milk to form a paste. Better done with a fork than a spoon.
- Gradually add the rest of the hot liquid while stirring. Serve hot.
Variations:
If you want more chocolate flavor, you need to increase the amount of cocoa mixture. You can also adjust the amount of cinnamon. Using a cinnamon stick to stir the cocoa is another option.
How to cook properly
There are two main mistakes when preparing instant coffee: brewing at too high a temperature and adding the entire volume of water at once. In the first case, the aroma disappears and an unpleasant bitterness appears; in the second, the drink simply dissolves unevenly and does not reveal its taste properties. In order for powdered coffee to resemble grain coffee, you should adhere to this recipe.
Preheat the mug for serving
Shortly before brewing, pour boiling water into it and leave for a couple of minutes. Then pour out the liquid, put 1-2 tablespoons of instant coffee in a mug, add sugar and a pinch of salt to taste - it enhances the taste of the drink - and mix everything.
Do not use water that is not too hot
The optimal temperature is 80-90 degrees. With it, the granules quickly dissolve, but the coffee does not remain overheated.
Gradually pour in the granules
Pour a couple of tablespoons of water over the coffee and stir until completely dissolved. Gradually stir in the remaining water. To improve the taste, you can use spices - orange zest removes sourness, nutmeg and cinnamon - bitterness, anise adds sweetness.
All that remains is to choose the recipe that you like the most.
A quick latte made from instant coffee.
Sometimes the best afternoon treat is a good cup of coffee, and this easy afternoon latte satisfies the craving without the need for any setup.
To create 1 cup you need to take:
- instant coffee - 1 tsp;
- a glass of foamy hot milk;
- spoon of cream (optional).
Preparation:
- Add instant coffee to a glass. If cream is used, add it to the coffee;
- Heat the milk on the stove over medium heat and whisk until foamy;
- Mix hot milk with instant coffee, stir and enjoy!
Characteristic
Production
When a plant produces a soluble extract, the grains go through several stages of processing. What is described in the article “What is coffee made from?”
As a result, coffee granules or powder lose the taste properties that are characteristic of the beans. But we will teach you how to make a tasty, aromatic and healthy drink from instant coffee.
Before we tell you how to brew the instant version, let’s find out its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages and disadvantages
Among the advantages of the drink: it is quickly prepared, has a rich taste, and can be diluted with various ingredients.
There are more disadvantages compared to its natural grain counterpart. The drink has an adverse effect on kidney function. It washes away calcium, magnesium, potassium, disrupts the water balance, and promotes the formation of stones.
No matter how tasty the powdered extract is prepared, it should not be drunk by people who have problems with the cardiovascular system: coronary heart disease, hypertension, cerebrovascular accidents.
It is not recommended to drink instant coffee for people with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and duodenum: cholecystitis, gastritis, colitis, ulcers.
The limitation is due to the increased acidity of the product - 3-4 pH. The normal value for the gastrointestinal tract is 5–7 pH, for the duodenum – 5.6–7.9 pH.
Types and selection criteria
Coffee powder extract may contain bean waste and food additives (E636) to enhance the aftertaste and aroma. The finished hot drink emits a noticeable chemical smell, and the taste becomes cloying.
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Continuing the topic, we recommend that you read the article “Freeze-dried coffee: what does it mean and how is it made.”
The article “The most important things about granulated coffee” contains information about this type.
When choosing delicious coffee from powder, sublimate or granules, pay attention to trusted brands and user reviews.
Before preparing, pay attention to the additives and brewing method indicated on the package.
Healthy – with ginger and honey
They start by preparing a healing infusion. Peel the ginger root, cut into thin layers or grate on a coarse grater. 1 cm of root in length is enough per serving. After pouring boiling water over the ginger, let it steep for 5-6 minutes. Pour 1 teaspoon of coffee into a mug, add a spoonful of honey and the same amount of lemon juice. During this time, the infusion has time to cool down; it can be heated in the microwave. Then pour the mixture into a mug, stir until the granules and honey dissolve.
Ginger root has all-round benefits. Only fresh, not dried product should be prepared. Tip: thin slices will look more aesthetically pleasing than grated ginger.
Nutritious – with chocolate and condensed milk
This instant coffee recipe is especially for those with a sweet tooth. It’s better to prepare the “filling” first so that the drink doesn’t have time to cool down. To do this, you need to heat 150 ml of milk. Add 20 g of dark chocolate to it, beat everything together with a mixer until smooth.
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Now quickly brew instant coffee and pour the resulting mixture into it. Next add 2 tablespoons of condensed milk. This drink will invigorate and replenish the body with endorphins!
Prepare with milk and cinnamon
A fragrant drink from a barista can be easily made at home. You will need the following ingredients:
- coffee (for 1 mug 1 - 2 tsp);
- full-fat milk (cream) – 50 ml;
- water;
- cinnamon;
- sugar (optional).
The recipe is very simple. Place granules in a cup and pour boiling water over them. At the same stage, add sugar (if necessary), after which it is left to brew for a few minutes. At this time, the milk is heated. It is better to choose a higher percentage of fat content (3.2 or more) or replace it with cream. Warm milk is added to the mug. It can be pre-beaten using a foamer or mixer. At the end, all that remains is to sprinkle the finished drink with cinnamon. Instead of aromatic spice, any coffee spice blend will do.
Adviсe
It's no secret that instant coffee drinks contain artificial flavors, which are added during production to enhance the aroma. When exposed to boiling water, it begins to emit a strong smell of chemical additives, not coffee. The taste becomes cloying.
Therefore, before cooking, it is necessary to clarify what the water temperature should be so as not to spoil the taste. Many manufacturers advise brewing with hot water rather than boiling water.
The optimal water temperature should be about 80-90 degrees.
