French Coffee

A taste of France… from Home!

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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!