About Coffee Recipe

Arabian Coffee

2011-08-05T05:03:00.002-07:00

A lightly spiced coffee made traditionally, without any filtering. It takes a bit of practice to serve unfiltered coffee while keeping the grounds in the pot.

Ingredients:
* 1 pint water
* 3 tbs ground coffee
* 3 tbs sugar
* 1/4 tsp cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp cardamom
* 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation:
Heat all ingredients in a saucepan until foam starts to form on top. Serve immediately. To keep it traditional, don't pour coffee through a filter.

Alpine Coffee

2011-08-05T05:03:00.000-07:00

A very easy recipe, with instant coffee and a bit of brown sugar. If you're new to brewing up your own custom coffee drinks, this is a simple recipe to start with.

Ingredients:
* 2 tbs instant coffee
* 2 tbs brown sugar
* 1 tbs vanilla extract
* 1 tsp water
* 1 1/2 cup boiling water

Preparation:
Split coffee and vanilla between 2 mugs. Dissolve the sugar in 1 tsp water, and heat in a saucepan to boiling. Mix in the larger portion of hot water, then pour into the two mugs. Stir well and serve.

Black Forest Coffee

2011-08-05T05:02:00.001-07:00

With cherries, chocolate and whipped cream, it's almost like drinking a cup of liquid black forest cake. You should try this if you have a real sweet tooth.

Ingredients:
* 6 oz hot coffee
* 2 tbs chocolate syrup
* 1 tbs maraschino cherry juice
* Whipped cream
* Chocolate shavings
* Maraschino cherries

Preparation:
In a mug, mix coffee, syrup and cherry juice. Stir well then top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cherries.

Coconut Milk Coffee

2011-08-05T05:01:00.002-07:00

A thick and tropical coffee recipe, using an entire coconut (both the milk and the tasty meat). This exotic coffee drink deserves a little paper umbrella.

Ingredients:
* 1 whole coconut
* 2 cups milk
* 4 cups strong coffee
* 1 tbs sugar

Preparation:
Punch 2 holes in the coconut and drain the liquid into a small saucepan. Bake the coconut in the oven (300F) for about half an hour. Use a hammer to break open the coconut, and scrape out the white coconut meat. Mince finely. Add the meat and milk to the liquid in your saucepan. Heat over low until thickened and creamy. Strain out the coconut pieces. Add hot coconut milk to coffee and sugar. Serve.

White Chocolate Coffee

2011-08-05T05:01:00.000-07:00

You don't always have to use dark chocolate when making cocoa. Hot chocolate made with white chocolate is particularly relaxing and smooth. This is a very creamy recipe.

Ingredients:
* 3 oz white chocolate, chopped
* 2 cups half n half
* 2 cups hot coffee
* Whipped cream

Preparation:
Heat the milk and chocolate together in a saucepan until melted and smooth. Stir in coffee and serve with whipped cream on top.

Cinnamon Caramel Coffee

2011-08-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

Add the cinnamon before brewing to give this recipe spicy touch. You'll need to stir well to blend in the caramel syrup.

Ingredients:
* 6 tbs ground coffee
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 cup caramel dessert syrup

Preparation:
Mix the cinnamon into your loose ground coffee and then brew a pot of coffee by whatever method you prefer. Add the caramel syrup to the cinnamon-spiced coffee, and stir well until completely dissolved. Chill through in the fridge, and serve over ice cubes, with added milk or sugar to taste. The syrup makes this iced coffee pretty sweet as it is.

Coffee Coke Float

2011-08-05T04:59:00.001-07:00

Double the caffeine! A Coke float with coffee ice cream is the perfect summer treat for us coffee-lovers. The extra cream smooths out the bite of the cola.

Ingredients:
* 2/3 cup light cream
* 2 1/2 cups strong coffee
* 4 scoops coffee ice cream
* 1 bottle of Coke

Preparation:
Mix the cream and coffee, pour into 4 glasses (half full). Add a scoop of ice cream to each, then top off with coke.

Coffee Latte Shake

2011-08-05T04:58:00.002-07:00

This coffee shake is a thick and chilly delight, flavoured with coffee and chocolate. The trick to making it thick, is the instant chocolate pudding mix.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup coffee, strong and cold
* 1 cup cold milk
* 10 ice cubes
* 1/3 pkg of instant pudding mix (chocolate)
* 2 tbs cocoa powder
* Hazelnut creamer, to taste
* Sugar, to taste

Preparation:
Combine everything in a blender, and blend until ice is crushed and shake is thick.

Coffee Soda

2011-08-05T04:58:00.000-07:00

An interesting mix of rich creaminess and bubbly fizz. Kind of like a typical ice cream float, but with a few added touches of coffee and cream.

Ingredients:
* 3 cups strong coffee, chilled
* 1 cup half & half
* 4 scoops coffee ice cream
* 3/4 cup club soda
* 1 tbs sugar
* Whipped cream

Preparation:
Mix coffee, sugar and half & half. Fill 4 tall glasses about halfway. Add 1 scoop of ice cream to each, then fill up with soda. Top with whipped cream.

Instant Ice Cappuccino

2011-08-05T04:57:00.001-07:00

A frothy, iced cappuccino style drink, using instant coffee cyrstals. Here is the recipe to start with if you are just starting to experiment with gourmet coffee drinks. Great for that beginner barista.

Ingredients:
* 1 tsp instant coffee crystals
* 4 tbs heavy cream
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 4 ice cubes
* 3/4 cup water
* 2 tsp sugar

Preparation:
Combine everything in a blender, and blend until smooth and frothy.

Cappuccino Mix

2011-08-05T04:56:00.001-07:00

This excellent beverage mix recipe is perfect for gift giving.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
* 1 cup instant coffee creamer
* 1 cup instant sweetened chocolate drink mix
* 2/3 cup instant coffee crystals
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well with a wire whisk. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. To prepare one serving, add 3 tablespoons mix to 6 ounces of hot water and stir well to blend. Makes 3 cups dry mix

Espresso Sorbet

2011-08-05T04:55:00.002-07:00

This light and frosty dessert is the perfect ending to a summer meal. It will take a few hours, so plan to make this espresso sorbet ahead of time so you can enjoy it later.

Ingredients:
* 6 tbs espresso ground coffee
* 4 tbs brown sugar
* 1 quart boiling water
* 1 cup whipped cream
* Cocoa powder

Preparation:
In a bowl, combine the ground coffee and brown sugar. Add boiling water and mix. Let steep until water has cooled, then strain out coffee grounds. Pour the mixture into a shallow pan or dish, and freeze for at least 3 hours. A deeper container will take longer to freeze through. When the sorbet is nearly frozen (still scoopable), serve into tall chilled glasses and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa.

Iced Honey Coffee

2011-08-05T04:55:00.000-07:00

A creamy iced coffee, naturally sweetened with honey. Nothing says summer like the taste of fresh honey. This recipes is only lightly flavoured with coffee, so it's not too overpowering.

Ingredients:
* 2 tbs instant coffee
* 1/4 cup boiling water
* 1/4 cup honey
* 3/4 cup cold water
* 1 quart milk
* 1 cup ice cubes

Preparation:
Dissolve the instant coffee in hot water. Stir in honey and mix well. Add cold water, and pour over ice in glasses. Top of with milk. Serve.

Iced Raspberry Chocolate Cappuccino

2011-08-05T04:54:00.001-07:00

A light iced cappuccino with a chocolate and bright raspberry taste. Ok, it's not a true cappuccino, but you could also make this recipe with espresso if you prefer.

Ingredients:
* 1/2 oz chocolate syrup
* 1/2 oz raspberry syrup
* 1/2 cup strong coffee, chilled
* 1 cup milk

Preparation:
Pour the chocolate and raspberry syrups into the coffee and stir well, to dissolve the syrups. Mix in milk. Pour over ice cubes and serve.

If you find that the syrups don't blend in the cold coffee, try using hot coffee to start and then chill after mixing.

Vermont Maple Coffee

2011-08-05T04:53:00.001-07:00

Maple syrup and rum gives this drink a taste of the outdoors. Vermont does have some of the best maple syrup around, though Canadian maple syrup is in a class by itself.

Ingredients:
* 1 oz light cream
* 1 oz maple syrup
* 2 oz dark rum
* 6 oz hot coffee

Preparation:
Combine in a mug, and enjoy.

Almond Coffee Cream

2011-08-05T04:52:00.002-07:00

A bit of almond liqueur (like Amaretto) goes well with the hot cream and coffee. The perfect winter cocktail for those who like rich and creamy drinks.

Ingredients:
* 3/4 cup hot coffee
* 1/4 cup heavy cream, scalded
* 1 shot of almond liqueur

Preparation:
Just combine the ingredients and serve. You can use almond extract instead of liqueur for a non-alcoholic version.

Orange Coffee Cocktail

2011-08-05T04:52:00.000-07:00

Add a little citrus zest to your cup, with some orange vodka. You might be surprised at how well orange blends with coffee. It's both tangy and mellow.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup of coffee
* 1 1/2 shots of Kahlua
* 1 shot of orange vodka (such as Absolut's mandarin)

Preparation:
Stir coffee, Kahlua and vodka together in a mug or glass. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Thailand Iced Coffee

2011-08-05T04:51:00.001-07:00

A very smooth recipe for an iced chai coffee. The spiciness of chai isn't only for tea, you know. It's a simple blend that won't take you forever to put together. Spice up your coffee today.

Ingredients:
* 2 tsp cardamom, ground
* 4 tbs sugar
* 4 tbs heavy cream
* 1 tsp almond extract

Preparation:
Use your favorite brewing method to make 4 cups of coffee, mixing the ground cardamom in with the grounds first. Add sugar and almond to the hot coffee, and mix until dissolved. Let cool. Half-fill 4 tall glasses with crushed ice, then fill up with chilled coffee. Add a spoonful of cream to each, just before serving.

Mexican Coffee

2011-08-05T04:50:00.001-07:00

Mixing your spices before you brew can add flavour so easily. This is a particularly sweet way to serve up a cup of coffee, with generous amounts of chocolate and brown sugar.

Ingredients:
* 125ml ground coffee
* 80ml chocolate syrup
* 1 tbs cinnamon
* 250ml milk
* 60ml brown sugar
* 1/4 tsp nutmeg
* 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation:
Before brewing, combine coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg. Brew however you like. In another small saucepan, heat brown sugar, syrup and milk. Stir until sugar is melted and dissolved. Pour sugar.

Cajun Coffee

2011-08-05T04:49:00.000-07:00

Molasses will bring a strong and wonderful flavour to your cup of coffee, along with a dash of good Caribbean rum. Serve hot with whipped cream.

Ingredients:
* 3 cups hot coffee
* 6 tbs molasses
* 6 tbs dark rum
* Whipped cream

Preparation:
Heat coffee and molasses in a saucepan until molasses is dissolved. Put 1 tbs of rum in each mug, and pour coffee over. Top with whipped cream.

Kahlua Brownies

2011-08-05T04:46:00.001-07:00

Moist and chewy brownies, flavoured with just a hint coffee and a bit of Kahlua. If you don't want to use alcohol, you can add a bit more coffee instead. You might need to make 2 pans of these brownies, they will go quickly.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1 egg
* 1 egg yolk
* 2/3 cup flour
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 tbs coffee crystals
* 1/8 tsp baking soda
* 1 tbs Kahlua
* 1 tbs vanilla

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F. In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate together. Remove from heat and stir in coffee, egg and extra egg yolk. In another bowl, sift together flour, sugar and baking soda. Mix dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture. Stir in vanilla and Kahlua. Pour batter into a 8x8 baking pan, and bake for 20 - 25 minutes. Let brownies cool and cut into squares.

Coffee Ice Cream

2011-08-05T04:45:00.001-07:00

What a perfect summer-time treat! You'll need an ice cream maker for this. Making your own ice cream is actually pretty easy, and this coffee ice cream recipe is very smooth thanks to all the cream.

Ingredients:
* 3 cups light cream
* 1 3/4 cups sugar
* 3 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
* 3/4 cup coffee, chilled
* 1 cup whipping cream

Preparation:
Scald the light cream and add sugar. Stir until dissolved. In the top of a double boiler, add cream to beaten eggs and mix thoroughly. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat and chill. Add coffee, whipping cream and salt. Use this coffee mixture in your ice cream maker, and add vanilla when almost frozen.

Coffee Granita

2011-08-05T04:44:00.002-07:00

A cold slushy coffee dessert that is a snap to make, though it does take a bit of time while it freezes. Serve it out on the patio for a summer-time treat.

Ingredients:
* 1 cup coffee (hot)
* 1/3 cup sugar
* Whipped cream

Preparation:
Stir coffee and sugar together, until sugar is dissolved. Pour coffee mixture into a shallow dish or pan, and put in the freezer. In about 20 minutes to half an hour, it should start to freeze. Break it up with a fork, and leave in the freezer.

Do this again in another 20 minutes or so. Keep this up until you have a pan of iced coffee slush. Serve cold with a dollop of whipped cream.

Milky Way Cappuccino

2011-08-05T04:44:00.000-07:00

If you like the chocolate bar, you'll love this espresso drink. You really can't go wrong with anything that has both chocolate and caramel, especially if its a cappuccino.

Ingredients:
* 2 shots espresso
* 1 shot chocolate syrup
* 1 shot caramel syrup

Preparation:
Mix together in a mug, and fill with steamed milk. Add a bit of foamed milk on top.

Java Chai Espresso

2011-08-05T04:43:00.001-07:00

You'll need prepared chai concentrate for this recipe.

Ingredients:
* Chai concentrate
* Steamed milk
* 1/2 oz almond syrup
* 1 shot espresso

Preparation:
Prepare the chai, as per the instructions. Add syrup and espresso.