My wife is an excellent cook and she recently surprised me with a delicious iced coffee drink. By simply adding a couple of spoons of chocolate syrup it adds a knock out taste to the drink. You can serve this over ice or make it as a smoothie in a blender.
Another great way to enjoy your gourmet coffee as a refreshing drink during the hot summer months!
A “coffee industry problem” is that a true cup of
coffee is 6 oz. but the majority of coffee makers use
4 oz. The correct measurement is 1 tablespoon for each
6 oz. then adjust to taste. To get there you need to
measure your water with a measuring cup and measure
your cup with a measuring spoon. After you do this a
few time you can figure out exactly how much water and
your grinder settings for a great cup of coffee.
I have a Capresso coffee maker that I bought last
month and just went throught this process to fine tune
how I like my coffee. For the 10 cup water level I use
the the 4 1/2 cup grind setting with the grind set two
notches below the mid-point.
A liquid there is to the poet most dear,
T’was lacking to Virgil, adored by Voltaire,
Tis thou, divine coffee, for thine is the art,
Without turning the head yet to gladden the heart.
Voltaire
French Writer and Philosopher
During prohibition coffee sales were boosted as people found a substitute drug. Today coffee is the most popular unregulated and legal drug consumed in the United States.
Heloise does coffee. Here is a simple recipe to make your own cafe mocha. She also has an address where you can get more coffee and tea recipes.
Wake up and SMELL THE COFFEE! It can be even more enticing if you do something a little extra to that cup of java. Here’s a little Coffee 101, so you can sound like an expert when you step up to the coffee bar to place your order.
Espresso is popular coffee drink that is concentrated, strong, rich-flavored and usually served in small demitasse cups. It is a basic ingredient for cappuccino, caffe latte and cafe mocha. By adding spices, milks and syrups, you can make your own specialty coffee.
A simple method for making an instant cup of cafe mocha is to make a mix by combining 1/2 cup of instant coffee, 1/2 cup of sugar (or equivalent measure using sugar substitute), 1 cup of powdered milk or powdered creamer and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. To make, put 2 rounded teaspoonfuls into 6 to 8 ounces of hot water. This dry mixture can be stored and made up quickly when needed, and you’ll avoid all the hassle of cleaning up a coffee machine. There are other fun, quick coffee and tea recipes in my Heloise’s Flavored Coffees and Teas pamphlet. Send $3 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (63 cents) envelope to Heloise/coffee, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. With spring coming just around the corner, save up your used coffee grounds and sprinkle them in your flower beds. If you do want to dispose of them, try putting them in a plastic newspaper sleeve for less mess in your garbage can.
