Do you love coffee drinks, but don't want to stand in line and spend a lot of money at the coffee shop? Become your own barista with these coffee recipes that let you make your favorite drinks at home. Whether you're craving a classic cappuccino, want to try your hand at making a white chocolate mocha, or are looking for the perfect magically spiced latte. You will find what you need here!
Coffee with milk
Café au lait is oh-so-French and a fantastic way to greet the morning. Make French coffee with equal parts steamed milk and strong, hot coffee for an easy and elegant breakfast with flaky croissants. Or enjoy it as they do in the sidewalk cafes in Paris: as an afternoon treat with a piece of dark chocolate.
Making coffee in a geyser coffee maker
Choosing a coffee maker
The first geyser coffee makers appeared back in the 1930s. By the way, the company that designed them still exists today - the Italian Bialetti. Today, coffee makers of this type are produced by different companies.
When purchasing, you should focus on the material from which the coffee maker is made. You definitely shouldn't take aluminum specimens. But stainless steel or ceramics is a matter of taste.
Pay attention to the number of cups the coffee maker makes at a time.
In the case of a geyser coffee maker, you won’t be able to pour less water and add a spoonful of coffee in order to make one cup for yourself instead of six. You should always prepare the full amount. Moreover, different manufacturers may interpret the volume of one cup differently. For some it is 40 ml, for others it is 100. Find out this point before purchasing.
Cooking in a geyser coffee maker
Choose medium grind coffee and pour it into the filter. If you later find that there are coffee particles floating in your cup, it means that the grind was not coarse enough. Pour water into the bottom of the coffee maker.
As soon as the water boils, remove from heat. In this case, there is no need to be afraid of boiling, since the coffee itself will not heat up to 100 °C. Water under the pressure of the steam generated during boiling will pass through the filter with coffee and settle in the upper part of the coffee maker. With an electric device it is even simpler: as soon as the coffee is ready, it will turn off itself.
The entire process is shown in detail in the video instructions below.
If water leaks from the sides during use, it means that you have not tightened the parts tightly or have exceeded the maximum water mark.
Pour-over coffee
Pour-over coffee is a nostalgic brewing method that produces a rich, flavorful cup of coffee.
Although this method requires precise measurements and brewing times, you don't need anything more than coffee grinds and clean water to achieve the perfect cup of coffee.
Making coffee in Turkish
Choosing a Turk
Turka has been known since the times of the Ottoman Empire, and, in fact, the name of this dish speaks of its origin. In its historical homeland it is called cezve, and both names have taken root in the Russian language.
Today, Turks make from a variety of materials: copper, aluminum, stainless steel, brass and even ceramics. There are both small Turks for a 100 ml cup, and large ones for a solid mug.
Among coffee lovers, preference is given to copper small Turks.
Copper heats up evenly, and the small volume allows you to maximize the flavor of the grain.
Aluminum cookware heats up quickly, but in principle it is not advisable to use it for cooking any food, since this material reacts with food when heated. The stainless steel heats up unevenly, which is why a hot spot of the highest temperature appears in the center of the cookware, and the coffee begins to boil, although the temperature at the edges has not yet reached the desired level.
Ceramics and clay also warm up, but these materials continue to give off heat even when you have already removed the dishes from the stove: the foam will continue to rise, and there is a risk that you will flood the table or stove. Due to the porous structure, clay cezves absorb odors well, so over time the taste of coffee will only get better, but you can only use it for preparing one type.
If you have an induction cooker, then it makes no sense to take a ceramic pot: it simply won’t heat up. If you buy a copper one, please note that there should be special inserts in its bottom, onto which induction will be induced.
The most correct form of a Turk is a traditional conical one with a funnel-shaped bell. The cone will prevent the thickness from rising to the top, and the bell will prevent the foam from rising too quickly, which is especially important for those who have not had any experience using this cookware before. The handle can be any length, but the longer it is, the more convenient it will be for you to remove the Turk from the heat.
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Cooking in Turk
Rinse the Turk, add 1 teaspoon of finely ground coffee and add 75 ml of cold water.
Add sugar or a few grains of salt before putting the Turk on low heat. These components somewhat slow down the boiling process and make the foam denser. Place on the fire, heat, but do not bring to a boil. Your main task now is not to be distracted and wait for the moment when the foam rises. Remember the funnel-shaped bell? It will increase your chances of capturing this moment and not letting the coffee flood the stove.
Remove the Turk from the heat, let the foam settle and put it back on the fire. Three times the foam should rise and three times you should lower it. The process is clearly shown in this video.
Using a Turk is not an easy task and requires attention and certain skills. But this particular method of brewing coffee has many followers, since it requires a minimum of equipment: only the right dishes and a stove.
Cuban coffee / Cafecito
Cuban coffee is a sweet, rich, delicious hot drink. Traditionally served after dinner, it makes a great dairy-free alternative to ice cream after a meal. You make it by adding a thick layer of foamy creamer, made from sugar rather than milk, to a shot of espresso.
How to prepare ground coffee correctly?
True connoisseurs of an aromatic and invigorating drink must adhere to the following rules during its preparation:
- Ground coffee must be fresh. This means that a minimum of time should pass from the moment the beans are roasted, or rather, no more than three weeks.
- All the taste and aroma of the drink is contained in the essential oils contained in the grains. When exposed to air, they begin to oxidize, making the coffee taste poorer. To make the drink tastier, no more than 1 hour should pass from the moment of grinding the grains.
- Ground coffee can be stored in a place protected from light and moisture for 3 weeks. If you need to increase its shelf life, it is recommended to place a sealed bag with ground grains in the freezer.
- Another rule regarding how to make ground coffee at home concerns the grind level. For Turkish grains, you need to grind the grains as much as possible. But coarse grinding is also suitable for a French press.
- The quality of water is an equally important point in preparing an invigorating drink. It is recommended to use purified or spring water with a low degree of mineralization.
Coffee cappuccino recipe
Light, frothy cappuccino, as if just from Italy. Always have this traditional recipe at your fingertips. Make it with a double espresso shot with hot milk and foamed milk.
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Making coffee in an AeroPress
Choosing an Aeropress
The AeroPress is one of the newest ways to brew coffee. The device was invented in 2005 by Aerobie and has become so popular that since 2008, annual championships have been held for brewing coffee using the AeroPress.
There are no difficulties with choosing an AeroPress: the device is quite simple, the product configuration may change slightly from year to year, the manufacturer adds additional stirring spoons, replaceable filters, and funnels. The reason coffee brewing competitions are possible is because of the intricacies of using this simple device.
Cooking in an AeroPress
Grind 1.5 tablespoons of coffee and pour into the flask. The grind should be a little coarser than for Turks. You need to prepare 200 ml of hot water - not boiling water, the temperature should be about 90 °C. If you have a kettle with a thermostat, you can select the exact temperature. If not, wait three minutes after the kettle has boiled.
Fill the coffee with water. And from this moment the magic begins. The taste and strength of the drink depends on how long you keep the coffee in the flask and when you start stirring. It is no coincidence that a special application was released for iOS, telling how long coffee should be kept in an AeroPress.
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Owners of Android smartphones are a little less fortunate: they will only be able to use a universal application that covers different methods of making coffee. There are also tips for Aeropress owners.
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After the coffee has been standing for one to three minutes, put the filter on the flask, turn the Aeropress over and slowly push the coffee through the filter into the cup. If the piston moves hard, next time use a slightly coarser grind of coffee. The cooking process is shown in detail in this video.
The AeroPress is very easy to use, compact, easy to clean, coffee brews very quickly, and fine adjustments open up a truly limitless field for experimenting with the taste of your favorite drink. The only drawback is that there will be no coffee foam with this brewing method, since the water is heated separately from the beans.
Iced Coffee Recipe
You don't need any special equipment to make delicious iced coffee. The simple method of immersing ground coffee beans in cold water produces a rich-tasting drink without any bitter taste. This is a great recipe for welcoming guests in the summer. Serve in tall glasses with ice.
French technology
Another variation on how to brew coffee is to use a French press.
We will need:
- Ground coffee beans – 10g;
- Water – 100ml.
To properly brew coffee in a French press, follow the following technology:
- First you need to boil the water.
- Then heat the flask.
- Pour the ground grains into a container and fill with boiling water not to the brim.
- Cover the flask with a lid and lower the piston without reaching the drink.
- Leave for 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the piston. This way we separate the coffee grounds from the drink.
- Pour the brewed drink into cups.
Mocha recipe
Doesn't the thought of a sweet, creamy white chocolate latte make you weak in the knees? We can't stop those cravings—but we can share this great recipe so you can skip the trip to the coffee shop and enjoy a mocha at home.
Chinese coffee / Yuanyang
Yuanyang is a popular, delicious, energizing drink from Hong Kong that you'll want to add to your cookbook. Creamy and sweet thanks to condensed milk, with a stimulating caffeine kick - perfect for when you can't decide between hot coffee and tea.
A method originally from Brazil
A special feature of brewing the Brazilian drink is the use of coarsely ground coffee.
The Brazilian version of preparation is widespread not only in the country itself, but in many other South American cities.
Ingredients:
- coarse coffee 2-3 tsp;
- sugar (to taste);
- boiling water – 200 ml.
Preparation:
- Boil water and cool slightly.
- Mix the ingredients in a cup, after pouring boiling water over it.
- Pour boiling water over the mixture and leave. With this method, there is no need to cover the mug, since due to the coarse grinding, foam rises, which retains heat and aroma.
- Wait 3-5 minutes.
- Stir and the drink is ready to drink.
Latte coffee recipe
Enjoy an Italian cafe latte at home. This popular coffee drink is usually made from a large amount of milk. Even more than cappuccino, it requires only two simple ingredients. Although it's also wise to add some flavored simple syrup for sweetness.
Turkish coffee
Turkish coffee has a well-deserved reputation for its surprisingly strong taste. This classic recipe includes ground cardamom, but all that really matters is the fine grinding of the coffee beans.
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Pumpkin latte
It wouldn't be fall in America without the pumpkin spice latte, one of the fall hits at the famous coffee chain. You can fly to America and queue up and fork over a fortune, or brew your own at home with this recipe, which includes autumn spices and real pumpkin puree.
Modern method in 5 minutes
This method uses grains of any grind.
This method appeared relatively recently and involves using 5 minutes of brewing along with cooking.
Ingredients:
- ground grains 1 tsp;
- sugar (to taste);
- water -150 ml.
Preparation:
- Boil the kettle.
- While the boiling water is heating, warm the mug in the microwave.
- Pour the ingredients into a warm cup.
- Pour water and leave for 2-3 minutes under a saucer.
- Stir and the express drink is ready.
Greek coffee
On hot days, cold drinks with ice are popular. This Greek frappe recipe originates from Greece, but variations of the refreshing drink are popular all over the world. You don't even need to plug in a coffee maker or use any tools, although a blender can come in handy if you need to get a lot of friends drunk.
Irish cream coffee
Decadently flavored with cream and added caffeine, Irish Caramel Coffee is a delicious, warm cocktail that puts a fun twist on traditional Irish coffee. A great after-dinner drink during the holidays or when friends gather in cold weather.
