French Coffee
A taste of France… from Home!
Coffee in France
In Parisian cafes, you’re most likely to see the locals downing a quick shot of espresso, called un café.
French coffee is not for the feint-hearted; the boast one of the darkest and strongest coffee roasts out there. Expect a good, full bodied flavour with a hint of smokiness. Some French drinkers like to smooth out the bitterness of this dark roast with sugar.
Depending on your taste, you can choose from a traditional bold and bitter coffee or a sweeter, more indulgent version.
Bold & Bitter
Prep Time: 4min
Total Time: 4min
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- ¼ full cream milk
- 1 shot of expresso (strong & hot!)
Ideally used French roast coffee, or a dark roast coffee
Method
Step 1
If you’re using a coffee machine, select expresso or short black. If you’re using instant (which many French do), mix the recommended amount with just a ¼ cup of hot water.
Step 2
Heat the milk gently, making sure not to boil it.
Step 3
Pour the warm milk over the coffee.
Step 4
Enjoy with for breakfast with fresh croissants!
Sweet & Indulgent
Prep Time: 10min
Total Time: 10min
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or pre-whipped cream)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cups of hot coffee
Ideally used French roast coffee, or a dark roast coffee
Method
Step 1
Beat the cream until it’s rich and fluffy, with soft peaks (or use pre-whipped cream).
Step 2
Mix in the powdered sugar into the cream, and continue to beat until you have stiff peaks.
Step 3
Add vanilla to the coffee and stir.
Step 4
Pour coffee and vanilla mix over cream and do not stir.
Step 5
Enjoy with for breakfast with fresh croissants!
Recipe from Food.com