Coffee experts.... do you have coffee recipes?

[95BXL]

A long time ago, during my travels in Europe and the Middle East, I was fortunate enough to experience coffee the way it was meant to be. Served in a demitasse cup (very small) it was thick enough to practically stand a spoon up... and strong enough to peel paint, with an after taste that stuck with me for what seemed like days.... I LOVED that stuff.

But I haven't been able to find anyone or any particular product to make it with over here.

I have an espresso machine, but I don't think that helps.

So... what's the secret? What do I need... and are their any preferences for brand names?

[Ebony]

only ever bought goats milk 4 my dad once..and sipped a bit of it...didnt like it at all!

Ws

[.: Anna :.]

Originally posted by Ebony
i cnt drink milk on its own..esp cold milk.
but i love using it in coffee etc
hope cows never run out of milk :D

no way am i ever goin2 try goats milk!!!

Ws

i luvvvvvv cold milk on its own!! :love:
isnt there an ayah or 2 in Qur'an saying how milk is like a miracle?
neway...its ace :p and i hope the same about the cows hehe....neva tried goats milk, do u think it tastes way dif?!

[Ebony]

i cnt drink milk on its own..esp cold milk.
but i love using it in coffee etc
hope cows never run out of milk :D

no way am i ever goin2 try goats milk!!!

Ws

[.: Anna :.]

Originally posted by Ebony
i tend2 boil milk in a saucepan.
never do the microwave thing
if u want2 make something...do it properly, not a half- effort attempt
i even mke hot choc using milk!

i really do think coffee,hot choc etc made with water tastes yucky

Ws

yeah hot choc with milk is way better :) or half water / half milk is ok.....if ur runnin out of milk :p

[Ebony]

Originally posted by anna2000uk
when its a cappucino or whateva with milk thats nice, but i dont like the way some ppl make it with milk in the microwave....its just WRONG :p

i tend2 boil milk in a saucepan.
never do the microwave thing
if u want2 make something...do it properly, not a half- effort attempt
i even mke hot choc using milk!

i really do think coffee,hot choc etc made with water tastes yucky

Ws

[Mary Carol]

Originally posted by 95BXL
...almost an instant jolt, and the flavor....

I'm hooked now.

I've made a cup for two mornings in a row.

Then I switch to ordinary drip brew to calm down.

[.: Anna :.]

Originally posted by Ebony
i hate coffee made with water...tasts vile
i tend2 add coffee 2 milk.

Ws

when its a cappucino or whateva with milk thats nice, but i dont like the way some ppl make it with milk in the microwave....its just WRONG :p

[dhak1yya]

BTW to any anti-Zionists that drink Starbucks coffee:

http://www.inminds.co.uk/boycott-starbucks.html
http://www.lebanonwire.com/0206/02062212DS.asp
http://www.boycottisrael.org/is_goods_starbucks.htm

[Huda]

95bxl i know that coffee ur talking abt in the middle east. its extremely strong and specially served to guests. they say the stronger it is, the more the host likes you. :)

[Umm Ali]

heres and interesting recipe i have...

Arabic Coffee
(Qahwa Arabeya)
3 cups water
3 tbsp. cardamom (coarsely ground)
2 tbsp. of Arabic coffee
1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional)
1 cup sesame seeds
Boil the water in a pot. Add the coffee to the water and bring to a boil over low heat. Remove from the heat for five minutes to allow the coffee to settle. Put the cardamom in the pot, strain the coffee into it and add the saffron. Bring back to boil once and serve. Serves 8-10 persons

[Kaiser]

Heh, Ive never drinked coffe, lucky me.

[Ebony]

i hate coffee made with water...tasts vile
i tend2 add coffee 2 milk.

Ws

[Tahiyah]

any cold coffee lovers? to me the mere thought of a cold coffee was just disgusting..until that one day, when i dared to be so bold and tried an iced mocha chill with whipcream.. ahhh starbucks, the only place you will pay $4.00 for a cup of coffee, and say it was worth it.:D

[95BXL]

Originally posted by MalcomBanned4?
Starbucks french roast (bought at supermarket by the pound) is good. Greek I believe: they boil the grounds with the water & then strain it. Avoid paper filters (they soak up flavorfull oils)

I use a Krups 10 cup with a built in grinder and one of those permanant, gold screen filters. French Roast is my coffee of choice!