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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Soy Eggnog Latte Coffee

How to make Soy Eggnog Latte Coffee Recipe - Choose a good-quality brand of soy milk and soy eggnog for this dairy-free alternative to the classic eggnog latte. You can add brandy or bourbon to make it a grownup drink, or replace nutmeg with chocolate shavings

GEAR: ESPRESSO, DAIRY: SOY MILK, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Heat 3 1⁄2fl oz (100ml) soy eggnog and 31⁄2fl oz (100ml) soy milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not allow to boil.

2 Brew two shots/1 1⁄2fl oz (50ml) of espresso into the cup.

3 Add the warm eggnog–milk mixture into the cup over the espresso, and stir.

SERVE IT UP:
Add a dash of brandy, if desired, sprinkle with ground nutmeg, and serve.

Soy Eggnog Latte Coffee

Eggnog Latte Coffee

How to make Eggnog Latte Coffee Recipe - This latte is decadent and rich, making the most of a holiday favorite. Storebought eggnog does not usually contain raw egg, but if you choose to make your own, beware of the risks of contamination and curdling when hot.

GEAR: ESPRESSO, DAIRY: MILK, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Gently heat 5fl oz (150ml) eggnog and 2 1⁄2fl oz (75ml) milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously. Do not allow to boil. Pour the warm eggnog mixture into the cup or glass.

2 Brew two shots/1 1⁄2fl oz (50ml) of espresso into a small pitcher, and pour it over the eggnog mixture.

SERVE IT UP:
Grate some fresh nutmeg over the top, and serve.

Eggnog Latte Coffee

Honey Blossom Coffee

How to make HONEY BLOSSOM Coffee Recipe - As honey bees feed on various flowers and herbs, the honey they produce takes on some of the properties from the nectar. Orange blossoms are one such source, and a water distillate highlights their flavor in this recipe.

GEAR: ESPRESSO, DAIRY: MILK, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Steam 5fl oz (150ml) milk in a pitcher with 1 tablespoon orange blossom water to about 140–150ºF (60–65ºC), or until the pitcher is just too hot to touch. Aim for about a 1⁄2in (1cm) layer of foam.

2 Spoon 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey into the bottom of the glass and pour the milk over.

3 Brew one shot/1fl oz (25ml) of espresso into a pitcher. Pour the espresso into the glass, through the foam.

SERVE IT UP:
Serve with a spoon for stirring, to help dissolve the honey.

Honey Blossom Coffee

COCONUT EGG COFFEE

How to make COCONUT EGG COFFEE Recipe - Inspired by Vietnamese egg coffee, this recipe replaces condensed milk with cream of coconut, lending another dimension to the taste and making the recipe suitable for those with a dairy intolerance.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Brew 4fl oz (120ml) coffee using a phin. Alternatively, brew it in a French press. Pour into your glass.

2 Whisk 1 egg yolk and 2 teaspoons cream of coconut together until fluffy. Gently spoon the mixture over the coffee, so it floats.

SERVE IT UP:
Sweeten to taste with demerara sugar, and serve with a spoon.

COCONUT EGG COFFEE

KAISER MELANGE Austrian coffee

How to make KAISER MELANGE Austrian coffee recipe - This Austrian recipe uses egg yolk and coffee, a combination also popular in Scandinavia. Combined with honey the egg yolk gives this espresso a voluptuous texture, and the optional brandy will add another layer of flavor.

GEAR: ESPRESSO, DAIRY: WHIPPED CREAM, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Brew one shot/1fl oz (25ml) of espresso into your glass. Add 1fl oz (25ml) brandy, if desired.

2 In a small bowl, combine 1 egg yolk with 1 teaspoon honey. Gently pour it over the espresso so it floats on the surface.

SERVE IT UP:
Top with 1 tablespoon whipped cream and serve immediately.

KAISER MELANGE Austrian coffee

Calcutta Coffee

How to make Calcutta Coffee Recipe - In many parts of the world, coffee is substituted with ground chicory, the roasted and ground root of the herbaceous plant. Give this beverage an exotic spin by adding some ground mace and a few saffron threads.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 4

Method:
1 Pour 4 1⁄4 quarts (1 liter) water into a saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon ground mace and a few saffron threads, and bring to a boil over medium heat.

2 Remove from the heat and add 1 1⁄2 oz (40g) medium-ground coffee and 3⁄4 oz (20g) medium-ground chicory. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.

SERVE IT UP:
Strain through a paper filter into a pitcher. Divide between the mugs, and serve.

Calcutta Coffee

Syphon Spice Coffee

How to make Syphon Spice Coffee Recipe - Syphon brewers are perfect for infusing coffee grounds with spices, whether whole or ground. If you do add flavorings, it’s best to use a paper or metal syphon filter, keeping the cloth filters purely for coffee preparation.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 3

Method:
1 Place 2 whole cloves and 3 whole allspice in the lower bulb of a regular 3-cup, or 12fl oz (360ml), syphon. Fill with 10fl oz (300ml) water.

2 Mix 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg with 1⁄2oz (15g) medium-ground coffee and add to the water once it has traveled to the upper glass. Allow the coffee and nutmeg to infuse for a minute before removing the flame. Watch as the coffee drains back down.

SERVE IT UP:
Pour into three cups, and serve.

Syphon Spice Coffee

Vanilla Warmer Coffee

How to make Vanilla Warmer Coffee Recipe - When exploring flavors that complement coffee, very little beats the pure simplicity of vanilla. There are many forms of vanilla to play with, such as whole pods (used here), powdered, syrup, extract, and even alcoholic spirits.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 2

Method:
1 Split open 2 vanilla pods. Add the seeds to a saucepan filled with 16fl oz (500ml) water over medium heat. Allow to boil, then remove from the heat, set the pods aside, and add 1oz (30g) coarse-ground coffee to the pan. Cover with a lid and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, using a pastry brush, brush the insides of two mugs with 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring.

SERVE IT UP:
Strain the coffee through a cheesecloth into the mugs, add the pods, and serve.

Vanilla Warmer Coffee

KOPI JAHE Indonesian coffee

How to make KOPI JAHE Indonesian coffee recipe - In Indonesia, the boiling of fresh ginger and sugar with ground coffee makes Kopi Jahe, an aromatic brew. The name means “coffee ginger” in Bahasa. Add spices such as cinnamon or cloves to the process for added flavor.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 6

Method:
1 Bring 6 tablespoons medium-ground coffee, 2 pints (1.5 liters) water, 3in (7.5cm) piece crushed fresh ginger, 31⁄2oz (100g) palm sugar, and, if desired, 2 cinnamon sticks and/or 3 cloves to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

2 Remove from the heat when you have extracted the ginger to taste, about 5 minutes.

SERVE IT UP:
Divide between the six cups, straining through muslin, and serve immediately.

KOPI JAHE Indonesian coffee

Madha Alay Coffee

How to make Madha Alay Coffee Recipe - A concoction of ginger, honey, and lemon is the perfect remedy if you feel a cold coming on, and works very well with a splash of whisky. Using coffee prepared in a stove-top pot, it makes enough for two small glasses.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 2

Method:
1 Using the technique on p133, brew 1oz (32g) coarse-ground coffee in a 10fl oz (300ml) stove-top pot.

2 Spoon 1 tablespoon lavender honey into each glass, 1⁄2in (1cm) piece chopped fresh ginger and peel from 1⁄2 lemon between the glasses.

3 Boil 9fl oz (250ml) water. Pour over the mixture, filling half of each glass. Allow to steep for a minute.

SERVE IT UP:
Pour over 2 1⁄2fl oz (75ml) freshly brewed coffee into each glass. Stir to help dissolve the honey, and serve with a spoon.

Madha Alay Coffee

Turkish Coffee

How to make Turkish Coffee Recipe - You prepare Turkish coffee in an ibrik, cezve, or briki, which are small coffee pots with one long handle. Served in small bowls, the finished brew has a layer of foam on top and heavy sediment at the bottom.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 4

Method:
1 Add 4fl oz (120ml) water and 2 tablespoons sugar into a Turkish coffee pot or saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

2 Remove from the heat and add 4 tablespoons superfine-grind coffee. Add cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg, if desired, stirring to dissolve.

3 Brew the coffee as shown on p137. Spoon some of the foam into

4 bowls and carefully pour the coffee in so the foam does not dissipate.

SERVE IT UP:
Allow to settle for a couple of minutes, and serve. Take care to stop sipping when you reach the grounds at the bottom of the bowl.

Turkish Coffee

CAFFÈ DE OLLA Mexican brew Coffee

How to make CAFFÈ DE OLLA Mexican brew Coffee Recipe - An olla the traditional clay pot used to brew this Mexican drink lends an earthy dimension to the brew. If you don’t have an olla, a regular saucepan still allows the texture and oil from the beans to give the brew extra body.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 In a saucepan over medium heat, bring 16fl oz (500ml) water, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 3⁄4oz (50g) piloncillo or dark brown sugar to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.

2 Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Add 1oz (30g) medium-ground coffee and steep for another 5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-wire mesh or cheesecloth into the mug.

SERVE IT UP:
Serve with a cinnamon stick it looks good and imparts a more pronounced flavor.

CAFFÈ DE OLLA Mexican brew Coffee

I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY Coffee

How to make I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY Coffee Recipe - Huckleberries, the state fruit of Idaho, look and taste like blueberries. A lot of apples grow in Idaho, and apple flavors often feature in the high-quality coffee served there. This tribute to the region incorporates apple in the steeping time.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Brew 9fl oz (250ml) coffee and a few apple slices in a filter pour-over or other brewer. If you use a pour-over, place the apple on the coffee grounds and pour water over the top. With a French press, add the apple and coffee into the pot then pour over the water.

2 Pour the coffee into your mug, and add 1fl oz (25ml) huckleberry flavoring and 1 tablespoon apple flavoring.

SERVE IT UP:
Garnish with a lime twist and some apple slices. Sweeten with simple syrup and serve.

I'M YOUR HUCKLEBERRY Coffee

BUNA Ethiopian coffee ceremony

How to make BUNA Ethiopian coffee ceremony recipe - Ethiopians drink buna during ceremonies with family and friends. Frankincense burns on the coals while coffee is roasted and served from a traditional “jebena.” The grounds are brewed three times, resulting in three very different cups of coffee.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 10

Method:
1 Roast 3 1⁄2oz (100g) green coffee beans in a pan over medium heat. Stir until they are dark and oily. In a mortar and pestle, crush them fine.

2 Pour 4 1⁄4 quarts (1 liter) water into a jebena or saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add the ground coffee and stir. Steep for 5 minutes.

SERVE IT UP:
Pour out 10 bowls of the first brew, avoiding the grounds. Serve. Add another 4 1⁄4 quarts (1 liter) water to the pan, allow to boil, then divide among the bowls for the second brew. Finally, add another 4 1⁄4 quarts (1 liter) water, repeat the process, and serve the weakest brew.

BUNA Ethiopian coffee ceremony

Scandinavian Coffee

How to make Scandinavian Coffee Recipe - The practice of adding egg to the brewing process might seem unusual, but the proteins in the egg bind the sour and bitter components of coffee together. This results in a mild drink with all the body of a non-paper filtered brew.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: warm, SERVES: 4

Method:
1 Mix 2oz (60g) coarse-ground coffee, 1 egg, and 2 fl oz (60ml) cold water together to make a paste.

2 Pour 4 1⁄4 cups (1 liter) water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the paste, stirring gently.

3 Allow to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add 3 1⁄2fl oz (100ml) cold water, and let the grounds settle.

SERVE IT UP:
Divide the coffee between the mugs, pouring it through a fine mesh or cheesecloth to filter, and serve.

Scandinavian Coffee

Caffe Touba Senegalese coffee

How to make Caffe Touba Senegalese coffee recipe - Caffè Touba is a spicy drink from Senegal, named after the holy city of Touba. Green coffee beans are roasted with peppers and spices, crushed in a mortar and pestle, and brewed through a cloth filter. It can be sweetened to taste.

GEAR: BREWER, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES:4

Method:
1 Roast 2oz (60g) green coffee beans with 1 teaspoon selim pepper grains and 1 teaspoon cloves in a wok over medium heat. Stir continuously.

2 Once you have reached the desired roast, remove the beans from the wok and allow to cool. Stir.

3 Crush the coffee beans and spices finely in a mortar and pestle. Place the coffee in a cloth filter and mount it on a serving pitcher. Pour 16fl oz (500ml) boiling water.

SERVE IT UP:
Sweeten with sugar, divide between the mugs, and serve.

Caffe Touba Senegalese coffee

Sassy Molasses Coffee

How to make Sassy Molasses Coffee Recipe - Sassafras is a flowering, fruit-bearing tree native to eastern North America and eastern Asia. The extract from its bark is typically used to flavor root beers. Choose a safrole-free version of sassafras for any recipe you work with.

GEAR: ESPRESSO, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Spoon 1 teaspoon molasses into your demitasse cup.

2 Brew two shots/1 1⁄2fl oz (50ml) of espresso over the molasses.

SERVE IT UP:
Add 5 drops sassafras root extract, and serve immediately demitasse cup with a stirring spoon.

Sassy Molasses Coffee

Cubano Coffee

How to make Cubano Coffee Recipe - Also called Cuban shot or Cafecito, this short and sweet coffee is a popular drink in Cuba. When brewed through the espresso machine, the sugar creates a smooth, sweet espresso shot. Use it as a base for numerous coffee cocktails.

GEAR: ESPRESSO, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1 Mix 1⁄2–3⁄4oz (14–18g) ground espresso coffee with 2 teaspoons demerara sugar, and place the mix in the portafilter of your espresso machine.

2 Brew the coffee and sugar through the machine, until your cup is about half full.

SERVE IT UP:
Serve immediately. If desired, use as base for alcoholic espresso-based cocktails.

Cubano Coffee

Red Eye Coffee

How to make Red Eye Coffee Recipe - If you can’t quite get started in the mornings or need a caffeine-fueled kick to keep you going through the day, try the Red Eye, also lovingly nicknamed The Alarm Clock in gratitude of its invigorating caffeine content.

GEAR: BREWER AND ESPRESSO, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES 1

Method:
1. Brew 1⁄4oz (12g) medium-ground coffee using a French press, AeroPress, or brewer of your choice. Pour 7fl oz (200ml) brewed coffee into the mug.

2. Brew two shots/1 1⁄2fl oz (50ml) of espresso into a small pitcher.

SERVE IT UP:
Pour the espresso into the brewed coffee and serve immediately.

Red Eye Coffee

Romano Coffee

How to make Romano Coffee Recipe - It is easy to put a spin on the flavor of espresso without adding lots of ingredients. A simple lemon twist lends a fresh, citrusy undertone to the espresso making this a potent classic.

GEAR: ESPRESSO, DAIRY: WITHOUT, TEMP: HOT, SERVES: 1

Method:
1. Brew two shots/1 1⁄2fl oz (50ml) of espresso into the cup.

2. Using 1 lemon, make a twist of peel using a channel knife or zester.

3. Rub the peel gently around the rim of the cup, and let it hang over the edge.

SERVE IT UP:
Sweeten to taste with demerara sugar, and serve immediately.

Romano Coffee

Chocolate Sauce

How to make Chocolate Sauce Recipe - Whether you are making a mocha or a hot chocolate, a homemade chocolate sauce is best. A dash of salt will counteract the bitterness of the cocoa powder and make the chocolate flavor more pronounced.

Makes 9fl oz (250ml)

GINGERBREAD BUTTER:
Mix 2 tablespoons of soft, lightly salted butter with 3 1⁄2oz (100g) brown sugar, 1⁄4 teaspoon each of ground allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and 2 teaspoons of rum essence in a bowl. Use as a topping on coffees.

Method:
1 In a medium saucepan, mix 4 1⁄2 oz (125g) cocoa powder, 5 1⁄2 oz (150g) sugar, and pinch of salt, if desired together.

2 Add 9fl oz (250ml) water and bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking continuously. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.

3 Remove from the heat and mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring.

4 Cool and transfer to a sterilized, airtight jar or bottle, and store in the fridge. It will keep for approximately two to three weeks.

Strawberry Syrup

How to make Strawberry Syrup recipe - Strawberry is a flavor often found in coffees, especially when they have been naturally processed. Enhance the flavor and add a natural and sweet berry note with a dash of homemade strawberry syrup.

Makes 1 pint (600ml)

GINGERBREAD BUTTER:
Mix 2 tablespoons of soft, lightly salted butter with 3 1⁄2oz (100g) brown sugar, 1⁄4 teaspoon each of ground allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and 2 teaspoons of rum essence in a bowl. Use as a topping on coffees.

Method:
1 Place 1lb 2oz (500g) roughly chopped strawberries in a saucepan and pour over 16fl oz (500ml) water.

2 Bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes. Skim off any foam that gathers on the surface.

3 Remove from the heat and strain out the liquid without squeezing the strawberries.

4 Add 8oz (225g) sugar to the liquid and bring to a boil while stirring. Simmer until the sugar dissolves, and skim off any foam that gathers on the surface.

5 Cool and transfer to a sterilized, airtight jar or bottle, and store in the fridge. It will keep for approximately two weeks.

Coffee Caramel Sauce

How to make Coffee Caramel Sauce Recipe - A homemade caramel sauce makes a rich alternative to sugar or simple syrup when you want some extra sweetness.

Makes 7fl oz (200ml)

CHAI POWDER:
Combine 1 tablespoon each or equal parts of ground cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg, and licorice root. Store in an airtight box and use to flavor tea–coffee blends.

Method:
1 Heat 7oz (200g) sugar and 2fl oz (60ml) water in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, stirring continuously.

2 Once it starts to bubble, stop stirring and simmer until it reaches 240˚F (115˚C). Remove from the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and
1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt.

3 Carefully add 4fl oz (120ml) heavy cream while whisking. Stir until it is smooth, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix.

4 Cool and transfer to a sterilized, airtight jar or bottle, and store in the fridge. It will keep for approximately two to three weeks.

Simple Syrup

How to make Simple Syrup Recipe - This clear sweetening agent is typically made with white sugar, but you can also try brown for a caramelized taste and color. To flavor, add approximately 1fl oz (30ml) of a fruit, herb, or nut extract, such as almond, banana, mint, or cherry.

Makes 16fl oz (500ml)

CHAI POWDER:
Combine 1 tablespoon each or equal parts of ground cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg, and licorice root. Store in an airtight box and use to flavor tea–coffee blends.

Method
1. In a large saucepan, bring 16fl oz (500ml) water to a boil over medium heat.

2. Stir in 1lb 2oz (500g) white sugar until it dissolves. Remove from the heat.

3. Cool and transfer to a sterilized, airtight jar or bottle, and store in the fridge. It will keep for approximately two weeks. Add 1 tablespoon vodka, if desired to double its shelf-life.