World-Sourcing Inc.® Tips and Recipes
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Coffee Storage Tips.....
When purchasing coffee....
For the best tasting cup of coffee, we recommend buying the freshest coffee beans which you can grind at home just before use. Coffee beans retain their flavor for up to three times longer then ground coffee. If you don't own a grinder, buy vacuum sealed coffee and freezing after opening. Ground coffee often looses it's flavor faster then whole bean. Ground coffee is much smaller then whole bean coffee. Since the grounds are much smaller, the surface area is smaller and particles of oxygen enter which speeds the loss of the coffee's natural oils.
Containers to store your coffee....
It's always best to store your coffee in an airtight container. This will reduce exposure to moisture and oxygen. The best containers are those made of glass or those with a rubber sealing lid.
Where to store your coffee....
It's best NOT to store your coffee in the refrigerator section of your refrigerator since this can add moisture and other flavors to the coffee. FREEZING will maintain the best freshness of your coffee and allow you to store it for longer periods of time. Moisture is always the enemy of storing coffee, be sure to store in a moisture proof container. Whole beans are known to freeze better then ground coffee which will help provide you with the best flavor.
When preparing the perfect cup of coffee....
ALWAYS use cold water for brewing. Cold water contains a small amount of dissolved oxygen, which hot water lacks, therefore, the latter has a flat taste. Use the recommended ratio of coffee grounds to water according to the coffee maker's instructions. For a medium-strong cup, use a standard measure of 1 level table spoon per 6 oz. Preferred strength will vary based on the coffee drinker's experience and location.
Recommended Coffee Recipes....
Irish Coffee
Ingredients per cup:
½ shot of whisky
1 tea spoon sugar
1 cup Coffee
Top with Whipped Cream
How to prepare:
In a shaker, mix the whisky, hot coffee and sugar. Transfer the Irish Coffee in a special tall glass for coffee adding whipped cream on top. Only mix the ingredients once. Enjoy!!!
Vienna Coffee
Ingredients per cup:
1 tea spoon of powder chocolate
1 tea spoon of sugar
½ shot of milk cream
1 cup Coffee
½ tea spoon cinnamon powder
To with whipped cream
How to prepare:
In a shaker, mix the milk cream, sugar and powdered chocolate until the cream is uniform. Transfer this cream to a long drink glass and slowly add coffee. Cover with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon powder. Enjoy!!!
Parisian Coffee
Ingredients per cup:
½ cup of coffee and cold milk
1 tea spoon sugar
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
½ shot of cocoa liqueur
1 clove
1 cherry
½ tea spoon cinnamon powder
Top with whipped cream
How to prepare:
In a shaker mix the coffee, milk and sugar. Add the clove and let the mixture rest to absorb the taste of the clove. Transfer the mixture to a large drink glass and add the liqueur and the vanilla ice cream, mix slowly. Top with whipped cream, dusting it with cinnamon. Give it a final touch with a cherry. Enjoy!!!
Hot Brandied Coffee
Ingredients per cup:
1 tea spoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of powder chocolate
½ shot cognac
1 cup coffee
Top with whipped cream
How to prepare:
In a shaker mix coffee, cognac and chocolate. Transfer to a large coffee cup and top with whipped cream. Enjoy!!
The Coffee Shake
Ingredients per cup:
1 table spoon caramel topping
1 tea spoon sugar
1 cherry
1 egg yoke
½ hot coffee cup and cold milk
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
Top with whipped cream
How to prepare:
Beat the sugar and the egg yoke well. Afterwards, add the coffee and cold milk and beat again. Line the inner part of a drink glass with caramel topping and place the sugar mixture and the egg yoke. Add the ice cream and mix slowly. Top with whipped cream and cherry.
Coffee Pudding
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 can of condensed milk/cream
1 cup of powder chocolate.
2 cups of milk
3 eggs
4 table spoons of very strong coffee
How to prepare:
Caramelize a pudding mold with one cup of sugar. Use a blender to blend eggs, condensed milk, coffee, powder chocolate and milk, and transfer the mixture to a mold. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a double boiler (baigne-marie) for one and one-half hours. Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Unmold and best served very cold.
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