Best 10 Brewed Coffee Recipes
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from Coffea species. Coffee brewing involves passing hot water through the ground beans. The resulting liquid is characterized by its stimulating effect on humans, due to its caffeine content. It is one of the world's most popular beverages.
This article provides a collection of coffee recipes that showcase the versatility of this beloved drink. From classic coffee brewing methods to creative variations, there's a recipe here for every coffee lover.
1. **French Press Coffee**: This classic brewing method yields a rich and full-bodied cup of coffee. The French press uses coarsely ground coffee and hot water, and steeps the mixture for several minutes before pressing down the plunger to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee.
2. **Pour Over Coffee**: This method produces a clean and smooth cup of coffee. Using a pour over coffee maker, hot water is slowly poured over finely ground coffee, allowing it to drip through a filter into a serving vessel.
3. **Cold Brew Coffee**: If you prefer a less acidic and more mellow coffee, cold brew is the way to go. Coarsely ground coffee is steeped in cold water for an extended period of time, resulting in a smooth and naturally sweet coffee concentrate.
4. **Espresso**: This concentrated coffee forms the base for many popular coffee drinks. Espresso is brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under high pressure, resulting in a rich and intense shot of coffee.
5. **Cappuccino**: A classic Italian coffee drink, the cappuccino combines espresso with steamed milk and frothed milk, creating a creamy and flavorful beverage.
6. **Latte**: Similar to a cappuccino, a latte consists of espresso and steamed milk, but with a thinner layer of frothed milk, resulting in a milky and smooth coffee drink.
7. **Mocha**: This decadent coffee drink is made with espresso, chocolate syrup, and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream. It's a sweet and indulgent treat for chocolate lovers.
8. **Iced Coffee**: A refreshing choice for hot summer days, iced coffee is simply brewed coffee chilled and served over ice. It can be enjoyed plain or customized with milk, sweeteners, or flavorings.
9. **Vietnamese Iced Coffee**: This unique coffee variation from Vietnam combines strong coffee with condensed milk and ice. The result is a sweet and creamy iced coffee with a distinctive flavor.
10. **Affogato**: This Italian dessert combines a scoop of ice cream with a shot of espresso, creating a delightful combination of hot and cold, sweet and bitter.
COLD-BREWED COFFEE
Coffee brewed slowly in cold water is less acidic than hot brewed. You can use this concentrate straight over ice or microwave half a mug coffee and then add a half cup of boiling water for quick hot coffee. Develop your own ratio of coffee to water for your custom brew.
Provided by Cazuela
Categories Drinks Recipes Coffee Drinks Recipes
Time 18h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put coffee grounds in a large container. Slowly pour water over the grounds.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and steep at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours.
- Line a strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and place atop a pitcher; strain coffee through the cheesecloth into the pitcher. Discard the grounds. To get a clearer brew, strain coffee again through coffee filters. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 12.9 mg
HOMEMADE "BREWED" COFFEE KAHLUA
My husband's family introduced me to this Kahlua recipe when we were first married and we have enjoyed it for many years during holidays and special occasions. Enjoy!
Provided by Valeree Dunbar
Categories Hot Drinks
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Brew a pot of strong, good quality coffee to get that rich Kahlua flavor. it should be strong because a weak coffee won't transport the flavors into the final product. Once brewed, prepare to use the coffee immediately.
- 2. Once the pot is done, transfer it over to a large bowl. Add 4 cups of sugar and 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder to the fresh, hot coffee and stir until dissolved.
- 3. Let the coffee mixture cool to room temperature. Once the sugar and cocoa has dissolved and the coffee has cooled, add the vodka stirring to combine. Pour the mixture into bottles.
- 4. Cut the vanilla bean into 3rds and drop one piece into each bottle. Put cap on. Your Kahlua is made. At this point you may add a cinnamon stick or orange peel if you like. This will give it a more dynamic flavor.
- 5. Store in a cool, dry place for 2-3 weeks. The vanilla needs this much time to infuse and the flavors need to settle into the coffee to give it that rich, liqueur flavor.
- 6. Once the time is up, strain it beforehand and then rebottle. Label and store in basement, cellar, or inside a closed box.
COLD BREWED ICED COFFEE
I'm relatively new to coffee drinking, but have graduated from instant to actual brewed liquid energy. I was intrigued when I read about cold brewing and how it can make a smoother beverage with more kick. So I gave it a try and I am a convert. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge, or made into ice cubes.
Provided by Mama_B
Categories Drinks Recipes Coffee Drinks Recipes
Time 8h13m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place coffee beans in a French press or large measuring cup; pour in 2 cups water. Let coffee steep, 8 hours to overnight.
- Combine remaining 2 cups water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour syrup into a container and transfer to the refrigerator.
- Strain coffee using the French press plunger or through a coffee filter in a fine-mesh strainer. Pour 1/2 cup coffee into a glass of ice; sweeten with simple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 50 g
COLD-BREWED ICED COFFEE
A version of this recipe was recently in the New York Times. I've been making it this way for years and it's so much better than the recipes which start with hot brewed coffee. I usually start this at night to have fresh iced coffee the next day.
Provided by MarielC
Categories Beverages
Time 12h10m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid combine coffee grounds and 4 1/2 cups cold water. Cover and shake well. Set aside at room temperature at least 12 hours.
- Strain the coffee twice through sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Pour the strained coffee into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 4 1/2 cups cold water. Serve with sweetened condensed milk or sugar and regular milk.
- Note: Make one batch to use for ice cubes. Freeze the coffee in ice cube trays and serve iced coffee with frozen coffee cubes so it doesn't get watered down.
Nutrition Facts : Sodium 4.7
COLD BREWED COFFEE
Save some money and make iced coffee at home. Serve with a simple syrup and creamer in a Ball Mason jar for added enjoyment! This is a concentrated coffee mixture. It is recommended to dilute with water 50/50. Add creamer to taste.
Provided by Connorsmommy83
Categories Drinks Recipes Coffee Drinks Recipes
Time 12h20m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour coffee grounds of your choice into a pitcher. Pour in water and stir with a spoon. Let mixture steep at room temperature for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Line a fine-mesh strainer with a coffee filter and place over a medium bowl. Slowly pour coffee mixture through the filter. Do not force it through. Discard grounds and rinse out pitcher.
- Pour filtered coffee concentrate back into the clean pitcher. Place in the refrigerator.
- Boil water and sugar together until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool simple syrup and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Pour 3 ounces of coffee concentrate into a Mason jar or cup. Top with 3 ounces water. Add desired amount of simple syrup and ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
AFFOGATO WITH COLD-BREWED COFFEE
This was the best tasting iced coffee I've ever had. Since the flavors are extracted without heat, the results are a smoother, less acidic, less bitter product. You can use the coffee concentrate straight on ice cream or gelato for a classic Italian treat - affogato.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 12h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk together ground coffee and cold water in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 12 hours. Whisk, then strain through a funnel lined with a moistened paper towel into a bowl.
- Place ice cream scoops in 2 coffee or espresso cups. Pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold coffee over the top of each. Garnish with shaved dark chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 46.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BREWED ORANGE CINNAMON COFFEE
I've had this recipe for at least 8 years. It has always intriqued me but I never got around to trying it. Attended a meeting where we were supposed to share homemade gift ideas and decided to take this as one of mine. I'm so glad I did!! I loved it! It smells wonderful brewing and it made a lightly spiced coffee that was just so comforting. Make sure to use the blender to mix it to help keep it from clumping in the coffee pot and not letting the water run through properly. Response to reviewer's question about using dried orange zest: I suspect it would make the coffee bitter. I have only used fresh & have never received any complaints about bitterness even from people who take theirs black.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Blend coffee and dry ingredients in a blender.
- Blend in flavoring and extracts.
- Scrape sides and blend 15 seconds more.
- Makes one 8-cup pot.
- Add sugar/sweetener and/or creamer as desired.
- To give as a gift: Place coffee mix in a filter. Place filter on a square of plastic wrap. Draw together with a ribbon.
COLD-BREWED ICED COFFEE
Cold-brewed coffee is actually dirt simple to make at home using a Mason jar and a sieve. You just add water to coffee, stir, cover it and leave it out on the counter overnight. A quick two-step filtering the next day (strain the grounds through a sieve, and use a coffee filter to pick up silt), a dilution of the brew one-to-one with water, and you're done. Except for the time it sits on the kitchen counter, the whole process takes about five minutes.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories non-alcoholic drinks
Time 12h5m
Yield Two drinks
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a jar, stir together coffee and 1 1/2 cups cold water. Cover and let rest at room temperature overnight or 12 hours
- Strain twice through a coffee filter, a fine-mesh sieve or a sieve lined with cheesecloth. In a tall glass filled with ice, mix equal parts coffee concentrate and water, or to taste. If desired, add milk.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 28, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams
HOW TO MAKE COLD-BREWED ICED COFFEE CONCENTRATE
These step-by-step instructions show just how easy it is to make delicious iced coffee at home.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories Drinks
Time 12h5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the grounds and the water to a 40-ounce or larger jar or pitcher with airtight lid. Stir. Put the lid on and put the jar/pitcher somewhere out of the way on your kitchen counter, out of direct sunlight.
- Let it sit for at least 6 hours, up to 12.
- Line a fine-mesh sieve with a couple of layers of cheesecloth and set it over a bowl. Pour the water and grounds over the strainer and discard grounds.
- Pour the iced coffee concentrate into an airtight jar or pitcher and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. It will keep for up to one week.
- To make iced coffee, fill a glass with ice and add 1/2 cup coffee concentrate and 1/2 cup water. Add cream/sweetener as desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 1 mg
BREWED COFFEE SAUSAGE GRAVY
I received this recipe from an elderly Southern Lady that worked for me 20 years ago, long before Sausage Gravy became popular around here. I have received many compliments when I serve this. I would definitely use a sage sausage. We like Bob Evans the best.
Provided by RogerOH
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place Sausage in a skillet (cast iron is best) and brown.
- Add flour and brown.
- Add milk and water.
- Simmer until it is the thickness you desire.
- Stir in the coffee to the mixture.
- If to thick, add more milk.
- Serve over your favorite biscuits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 533, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 8
Tips:
- Use freshly ground coffee beans: Grinding your own beans just before brewing ensures the freshest flavor and aroma.
- Choose the right grind size: The grind size affects the extraction rate of the coffee. A coarser grind is better for drip coffee makers, while a finer grind is better for espresso machines.
- Use the right water temperature: The ideal water temperature for brewing coffee is between 195°F and 205°F. Water that is too hot can extract bitter flavors from the coffee, while water that is too cold will not extract enough flavor.
- Use the right coffee-to-water ratio: The amount of coffee you use per cup of water will affect the strength of the coffee. A general rule of thumb is to use 2 tablespoons of coffee for every 6 ounces of water.
- Brew the coffee for the right amount of time: The brewing time will also affect the strength of the coffee. A longer brewing time will produce a stronger cup of coffee.
- Use a clean coffee maker: A dirty coffee maker can produce stale-tasting coffee. Be sure to clean your coffee maker regularly according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Conclusion:
Brewing the perfect cup of coffee is an art that takes time and practice. By following these tips, you can make delicious coffee at home that rivals the coffee from your favorite coffee shop. Experiment with different coffee beans, grind sizes, and brewing methods to find the perfect combination for your taste.
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