Spicy coffee
- 50 g freshly ground coffee;
- 2 tsp ground cardamom;
- 3 tbsp. finely chopped ginger;
- 200 ml. (1 tbsp.) milk;
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons sugar;
- 4 tbsp. cream;
- 25 g grated chocolate.
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To make spicy coffee, beans of any roast are suitable - the choice is yours. If you want a softer taste, pay attention to medium or soft roast Arabica; it is well suited primarily for drinks with the addition of milk. If you still want a stronger drink, pay attention to dark roast Arabica or a mixture of medium or dark roast Arabica and Robusta.
Mix coffee, 1 and 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder and ginger. Brew the mixture with 1 liter of water. Meanwhile, add sugar to milk and heat until boiling. Then pour the hot coffee into the milk. Whip cream and 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder, you can add them directly to the finished coffee or put them on top, sprinkling with dark chocolate.
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Interesting coffee recipes
There are a huge variety of ways to make coffee. The recipes differ both radically and in subtle (for the average person) nuances, for which true connoisseurs are ready to go to war.
We offer you a selection of never-boring recipes for this aromatic drink.
Bacon mania
, which a few years ago literally captivated all spheres - from carbonated drinks to perfumes and cocktails - has now affected coffee.
The manufacturer of Maple Bacon Morning, advertising its product, says that there is nothing more pleasant in the morning than the aroma of bacon combined with coffee beans
. And many truly appreciated this unusual approach.
The originality of Luwak coffee
is still in first place. It is considered the most expensive coffee in the world.
This coffee is produced in Java, Sulawesi and Sumatra.
Luwak
is a predatory animal that loves to feast on overripe coffee fruits. Often he does not control this process, and overeats so much that some of the grains, without being properly digested, remain in the gastrointestinal tract.
Previously, local residents traded coffee of ordinary quality, and disgraced Luwak, because the income was already small, and then there was this little coffee eater. It was practically exterminated when one planter decided to wash and use the grains left over from the Luwak digestive system. This method has become very popular among gourmets (despite its unusual recipe), and has incredibly boosted the economy of the islands.
Those who have drunk this coffee at least once claim that they have never tasted anything tastier.
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Honey-garlic coffee - Turkish
Bring honey (3 tbsp) to a boil in a Turk, then add a large clove of garlic and heat to a boil again. Then add coffee (3 tsp), stir and also bring the mixture to a boil. Only after these procedures, pour boiling water (350 ml) over the resulting mass, place it on the stove and wait for the coffee cap to appear. It’s important not to hesitate
! Try to perform all manipulations quickly so that the ingredients combine into a single taste.
Pumpkin latte
Freshly brewed espresso - 2 cups
Milk - 2 tbsp
Ground cinnamon - 1 tbsp
Nutmeg - 1 chip.
Cane sugar - 2 tbsp
Pumpkin - 2 tbsp. l (pre-bake in the oven and mash into puree)
Mix the above products and heat the mixture over low heat, without bringing to a boil. Add freshly brewed espresso and a little cream.
You don't have to add cream if you're watching your figure. But you can get a lush, delicious foam like this: before adding coffee to the pumpkin-milk mixture, beat it with a mixer.
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Coffee Raf - Moscow
There is a legend that this “gentle coffee” was invented in the 1990s in some coffee shop in Moscow. Regular customer Rafael visited the establishment with friends, but, unfortunately, did not drink enough coffee. Especially for him, baristas began experimenting and came up with the idea of whipping cream together with coffee and vanilla sugar. Very soon other visitors began to ask for “coffee like Raf’s” - the drink had to be added to the official menu.
You will need ready-made hot espresso (50 ml), 10% cream (heated to almost boiling) and vanilla extract (a few drops). It is important that the cream and coffee are whipped together and not separately, as is customary.
Add sugar to taste and a few drops of vanilla extract.
Coffee with salt
A little salt will help bring out the flavor of the beans. This custom comes from Taiwan. To prepare, use the finest grind coffee with added sugar and salt. Fill with water and cook as usual.
Spicy - Caribbean style
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Coffee with bright, invigorating spices is a big hit in the Caribbean.
Use cinnamon, orange zest, cloves and vanilla. The calculation is as follows: every 4 teaspoons of ground coffee for grated orange zest (half a teaspoon), cinnamon (a quarter teaspoon), vanilla sugar (half a teaspoon), and a little ground cloves. The main thing in this drink is the composition, not the variations in preparation.
Masala - Indian coffee
The Indian love of hot spices does not extend to coffee.
To prepare the masala, take water (1.5 tbsp) and milk (1.5 tbsp). Mix everything and bring to a boil. Then add sugar (2 tbsp), coffee (2 tbsp), a little cardamom and cinnamon. Stirring constantly, cook over low heat for 3 minutes.
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Marshmallow
Exotic for the lazy. Add 6-7 marshmallows to your usual espresso. To obtain foam, carefully turn the melted pieces onto the other side with a spoon.
Coffee with cocoa
Prepare your regular coffee by adding cinnamon (1 tsp) and nutmeg (half tsp). Mix separately condensed milk (2 tsp) and cocoa (1 tsp). Mix one part of the finished coffee thoroughly with the cocoa-milk mixture. Add remaining coffee and some flaked almonds if desired.
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Coffee with alcohol
The invigorating effect will increase, just don’t overdo it!
Combination of coffee and vodka
(60 ml. and 30 ml. respectively) will help get rid of the unpleasant consequences of alcohol abuse the day before.
Also pay attention to Oflameron coffee
(the recipe has been known since 1901). More often they use a combination of bitter coffee and champagne.
Dissolve a pinch of vanilla in a small amount of water. Dip a teaspoon into the resulting liquid and immediately scoop up finely ground coffee with it. Then move the spoon into the cturk, stir and cook over low heat until foam forms. Add semi-dry champagne (1 tbsp), which after a while will cause the coffee cap to rise. Remove from heat and pour into small cups.
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Coffee Don Juan
Pour dark rum (1 tbsp) into a glass or goblet with thick walls, set it on fire and gently swirl the container with fire for a few seconds so that it covers all the walls. Add any coffee liqueur (1 tbsp) and then ready-made hot coffee to taste. Carefully pour in the cream along the blade of the knife - it should remain on the surface of the drink. Season with grated chocolate. Don Juan is ready.
Orange coffee - Jamaican style
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Warming exotic. Mix chopped orange (3 cubes) and lemon (1 half) with ready-made coffee (2 tbsp). Heat to a boil, then add rum (3 tbsp).
Option two:
Place the orange and lemon zest in the pan (try to cut it in a spiral strip). Add sugar (6-7 tbsp), cloves (5-6 buds), cinnamon (1 tsp) and brandy (to taste, 1-2 tbsp). Heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, remove the zest, set the remaining mixture on fire and gradually pour into the finished coffee in a thin stream.
Bahia Coffee
Espresso (5-6 cups)
Half a banana
Cane sugar (half tsp).
It is recommended to add coconut milk (2 tbsp).
Experts say that ozonated water is well suited for cooking.
Prepare the glace to your liking. Wait until it cools down and turn it in a blender with banana and sugar. Then add coconut milk and, if desired, ice to the whipped mixture.
With cream
Coffee can trick us by making us feel full. But they should not replace a full breakfast or lunch. But if you still can’t have a normal breakfast, make yourself coffee with cream. Cardiologists say that this will relieve the load on the blood vessels and heart.
Indian coffee
- 200 ml water;
- 600 ml milk;
- 2 tsp coffee spice mixtures;
- 2 tbsp. instant coffee;
- sugar to taste;
- 1 tsp chocolate powder for sprinkling on top (optional).
For the spice mixture you will need:
- 4 cloves of cloves;
- 1 black cardamom;
- 2 grains of green cardamom;
- 1 inch cinnamon stick;
- 4 balls of black pepper.
The spices must be ground together to be added to coffee.
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Heat the pan over medium heat. Add water, milk and ground spices to the pan. Stir occasionally and let the milk boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add coffee, sugar and 1 tsp to a mug. milk. Beat well until everything turns into foam. Remove the milk container from the heat and add the whipped coffee to the pan. Mix everything well and strain the “milk” coffee through a fine strainer. Pour coffee into cups and sprinkle chocolate powder on top.
AMERICAN WITH HONEY
As the name of this drink suggests, it was very popular in North America. Today Americano is drunk all over the world. It is less strong and concentrated than espresso, but just as effective in invigorating.
Ingredients:
Coffee beans - 7-9 g Hot water - 15 ml Liquid honey - 1 tsp. Lemon - 1 slice Sugar - pinch Egg yolk - 1 pc.
Cooking method:
We brew Americano. To do this, prepare classic espresso (as in the first recipe). For 7-9 grams of coffee beans you will need 30 milliliters of water. Once the espresso is ready, add another 125 milliliters of hot water to the drink.
Grind the egg yolk with sugar until the mixture turns white. Add honey and grind thoroughly again.
Place 2 teaspoons of egg-honey cream in a cup. Pour in the Americano in a thin stream, stirring constantly.
Add a slice of lemon and serve.
Ice coffee
- 25 g instant coffee;
- 3 cm fresh ginger;
- 1 cinnamon stick 7 cm;
- 5 cloves of cloves;
- 1.25 l. boiling water;
- 250 ml condensed milk with sugar;
- ice;
- 125 ml Kahlua liqueur (optional)
Place the coffee, ginger, cinnamon stick and cloves in a large heatproof jug. Pour in water. When completely cool, strain the coffee mixture through a fine sieve into another container. Spices that remain in the sieve can be thrown away. Add condensed milk to coffee and stir. Place ice in a serving bowl and then pour in the coffee. If desired, add Kahlua liqueur at the end.
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What is a coffee card?
A coffee card is a kind of menu with which a visitor can quickly choose the coffee drink he likes. It’s like a menu with dishes - we look at what they offer us in a cafe or restaurant and, focusing on our individual taste and preferences, we choose the appropriate one.
Specialized establishments offer over a dozen types of traditional coffee and its interpretations. Such a menu may also contain other items. Everything depends on the specifics of the establishment. For example, all kinds of desserts, hot chocolate, snacks, cold cuts, ice cream, etc.
Moroccan coffee
- 1/2 tbsp. coffee beans;
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon;
- 2 cloves of cloves;
- 3 grains of green cardamom;
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg;
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger;
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper.
For real Moroccan coffee, strong varieties are chosen, roasted medium or dark. Arabica and Robusta blends that are slow roasted to impart a velvety, nutty flavor and vibrant aroma, such as Costa Coffee's Signature Medium Roast blend, work well.
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Place all ingredients in a coffee grinder and mix. Coffee with spices is best drunk straight away. Use one to two tablespoons of spiced coffee grounds per serving. Ground spices can clog the filter basket in electric coffee makers, so it is best to brew coffee in a Turk or some other method convenient for you. Serve spiced coffee and hot milk.
ESPRESSO WITH SPICES
Espresso is the strongest and most invigorating coffee that exists on the planet. Most other coffee drinks are prepared on its basis. Therefore, you should definitely master the technique of preparing classic espresso.
And if you want to make your espresso even more delicious, try adding spices. An interesting taste is guaranteed.
Ingredients:
Ground coffee - 7 g Water - 30 ml Ground nutmeg - pinch Ground anise - pinch Ground ginger - pinch Liquid transparent honey - to taste
Cooking method:
Espresso can be prepared either in a coffee machine (there is a special program for this) or independently. Pour small, freshly ground coffee beans into a pot and add 30 milliliters of cold water.
Cook over medium heat until foam appears, but under no circumstances boil.
If you decide to make coffee with spices, then some time before the foam starts to rise, add spices and honey and mix well.
Continue brewing the espresso until foam rises.
Pour into coffee cups and serve.
Winter coffee
- 1/2 tbsp. heavy cream;
- 1/4 tbsp. coffee beans;
- 10 grains of green cardamom;
- 2 star anise;
- 500 ml. (2.5 tbsp.) water;
- 1/3 tbsp. powdered sugar;
- 1/2 tbsp. Kahlua;
- 1/3 cup brown sugar;
- 1 tbsp. sweetened cocoa;
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder.
In winter, many people lack vigor and energy, so strong coffee is a good way to recharge. But what if strong varieties are too bitter? Select coffee beans grown in Colombia. They can be roasted intensely without becoming very bitter.
Chill the whipped cream, as well as the bowl you will use and the mixer attachment. Combine coffee beans, cardamom, star anise and half a liter of water in a 1-quart saucepan. Cook over very low heat until the liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile, beat the cream with the wire attachment of a stand mixer on medium-high speed for 1.5 minutes. Add sugar and beat for another 2-3 minutes. Sift the coffee to remove solids. Mix in Kahlua and brown sugar. Pour cream on top and sprinkle with cocoa and cinnamon.
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Did you know that research has shown that cinnamon prevents the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease? What about the fact that cardamom heals the liver? Maybe you’ve heard that our usual black pepper lowers cholesterol? Even in small quantities, spices can support your health. So feel free to add them to your coffee to get a boost of not only energy, but also the beneficial properties of spices that will help your body cope with the cold of the coming winter.
Methods for preparing coffee with additives
There are many variations in preparing a coffee drink. Let's look at the most popular of them.
Americano
This method involves diluting freshly prepared espresso with hot water. There is nothing easier than making Americano at home. It is enough to brew half a portion of espresso – 30 ml and dilute it with 120 ml of water heated to 90°C. Sugar and additives are added to taste.
For you:
Main types of coffee drinks
Latte
A coffee cocktail served in Irish glasses with a volume of 400-450 ml.
The specifics of the preparation are as follows:
- Brew 40 ml espresso.
- Take milk – 80 ml, heat it to 50-60°C.
- Mix ½ part of the milk with espresso, beat the other half until foamy and decorate the drink with it.
The recipe can be varied by adding grated chocolate, various syrups, etc.
Cappuccino
The recipe is a bit similar to a latte. The difference is in the amount of milk - in cappuccino there is less of it, but more foam. Due to this, the drink turns out more delicate. It can be decorated with grated chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla sticks.
Macchiato
The so-called upside down latte. The only difference is in the sequence of mixing the ingredients: in a macchiato, milk with whipped foam is first poured into the glass, and only then espresso is added to it.
Affogato
A light coffee dessert using ice cream. The latter is filled with a shot of espresso. Grated chocolate and orange zest are used as decoration.
Frappe
Cold variation of coffee. All ingredients - espresso, ice cubes and chilled milk, are whipped with a blender until foamy.
Frappe
Glyase
Another variation on the theme of cold coffee. Only in this case, the prepared espresso is cooled and served along with a scoop of ice cream.
Mocha
Chocolate and coffee dessert. The base is strong espresso. Milk, chocolate and whipped cream are added to it. Often the recipe is supplemented with sugar syrup.
Viennese
It is one of the most popular coffee cocktails with the addition of cream. It is both a drink and a dessert. The recipe is based on double espresso and whipped cream to top the coffee.
Cold coffee
There are several interpretations of iced coffee:
- Frappe, glace - we looked at them earlier;
- iced latte - unlike the traditional latte, the cold version is prepared from chilled ingredients;
- Cold brew is a drink prepared by infusing crushed grains for 8-12 hours.
Ice Latte
Raf coffee
A coffee drink made by mixing espresso, cream and vanilla sugar using a pitcher. The taste of coffee is sweet, creamy, light.
WHITE CHOCOLATE LATTE
White chocolate latte is a recipe that will please all lovers of sweets. Here's a simple way to sweeten your life. With white chocolate, the latte turns out even tastier and more interesting.
Ingredients:
Ground coffee - 2.5 tbsp. l. Water - 320 ml Milk - 700 ml White chocolate - 120 g
Cooking method:
Pour coffee into a French press and add hot water. Cover with a lid and leave to steep for 3-4 minutes.
Pour milk into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a boil and add chopped chocolate.
Stir for 2 minutes until the chocolate has melted. Then beat until thick foam forms and remove from heat.
Pour coffee into tall glasses. Use a spoon to add foam from the milk on top and pour in a small amount of the milk itself. Serve immediately.
CARAMEL MACCHIATO
Caramel Macchiato is one of the top and most sold drinks of the Starbucks coffee chain. Try making it at home. The recipe is not that complicated and even beginners who have just embarked on the coffee path can do it.
Ingredients:
Milk - 3/4 cup Ground coffee - 4 tbsp. Water - 1 glass Vanilla syrup - 20 g Caramel syrup - to taste
Cooking method:
Pour the milk into the Turk and bring almost to a boil (the temperature should be 70 degrees).
Fill the head of a regular geyser coffee maker with coffee beans using a tamper. Secure it in the desired position. Add vanilla syrup on top.
Pour in the heated milk almost completely and froth well until foam forms.
Pour coffee into cups. Drizzle caramel syrup over the foam.
CAPPUCCINO "BLANCO"
Cappuccino is perhaps the most common coffee drink. It tastes quite delicate and soft and to some extent neutral. This means that almost everyone likes him, with rare exceptions.
Ingredients:
Natural coffee - 56 g Milk - 1/2 cup Vanilla pod - 1 pc. Sugar - 1 tsp Cinnamon - to taste Water - 240 m
Cooking method:
Heat the milk in a small container. After a while, add vanilla crumbs and, continuing to heat, bring the milk to a boil. Cool and let sit covered for a few minutes.
Add sugar and boil again. Cool quickly, then strain and separate out any remaining vanilla.
Beat the drink with a blender until a solid, strong foam forms.
Prepare espresso as in the first recipe. Pour halfway into glasses. Add milk foam to the edges.
Before serving, garnish with a cinnamon stick.
