11 Delicious Coffee Recipes To Make at Home or Outdoors
For many of us, the difference between the cup of coffee we brew at home and the speciality drink we order from a barista is profound. The reason? Coffee professionals know the perfect grounds-to-water ratio, milk temperature, and foam volume to deliver you that special experience every time!
To get a great tasting coffee at home you'll have to have the right gear & you'll have to know what kind of styles you like or want to try.
But learning to make your ideal cup of coffee is within reach. To help you become your own barista, we’ve rounded up the best specialty coffee recipes, from the perfect cup to cold brew and to Irish coffee, along with the tools you need to achieve them.
1. Pour Over Coffee
Pour over coffee is is made by pouring hot water onto ground coffee beans, then allowing to brew. If you like your coffee black this is our favourite coffee to brew at home, its super simple to do and makes really delicious strong coffee.
There are so many different ways to make pour over coffee too, which makes it fun and customisable to your preferences.
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Hot water
For a full recipe of how to make a great pour over coffee check out this article.
2. French Press
We are sure you know what a french press is, however just to clarify...It works by soaking ground coffee directly in hot water, which you then separate using a plunger.
It is a super easy & elegant way to make coffee at home. It makes great black coffee and depending on the size of the french press it can be capable of making large amount of coffee at once.
The basics you'll need:
- French press
- Ground coffee beans
- Hot water
3. Cold Brew
Cold brew is a summer favourite and is a perfect drink to have on a hot day. Cold brew is made using a cold brew jug, the coffee grounds are brewed in water in the fridge for 12hrs+.
Cold brew coffee is delicious by itself! But feel free to add any other things like honey, milk etc!
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- water
- Fridge
For a full recipe of how to make a cold brew coffee check out this article.
4. Cortado
Cortado comes from the Spanish word meaning “to cut,” and this small drink uses warm milk to “cut” the bitterness and acidity of espresso.
Like the café au lait, the cortado is made of equal parts coffee and milk, although it’s both smaller and stronger thanks to the short size of the espresso.
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Milk frother
- Espresso device
5. Macchiato
This small Italian drink is designed to be consumed in the afternoon, a counterpoint to the morning cappuccino. Its similar to the cortado but has less milk.
The name roughly translates to “marked” or “stained,” which refers to the dollop of milk foam right in the centre of the beverage.
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Milk frother
- Espresso device
6. Long Black (Americano)
A long black is an espresso shot with a good amount hot water. It is made by pulling an espresso shot and adding hot water to your desired amount, it creates a strong longer lasting coffee.
This is a great drink to have if you like black coffee but like to sip it over time, in contrast to an espresso shot!
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Espresso device
- Hot water
7. Irish Coffee
A popular coffee cocktail for brunch, dessert and more, Irish coffee balances hot coffee with Irish whiskey and lightly whipped cream.
We recommend you use brown sugar instead of white granulated sugar for a sweeter, more caramelised flavour.
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Whisky
- Cream
- Sugar
The basics you'll need:
- Instant coffee
- Sugar
- Whisk
For a full recipe of how to make a great dalgona coffee check out this article.
9. Affogato
This classic Italian dessert has two simple ingredients: Hot espresso and cold vanilla ice cream. The name refers to the ice cream being “drowned” in the espresso.
You can mix up this recipe to your liking by adding a dessert liqueur like Frangelico or Kahlúa, some grated chocolate, or other sweet elements.
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Espresso device
- Ice cream
Although it has different names and variations throughout North Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Turkish coffee is typically prepared unfiltered with extra finely ground coffee and ground cardamom.
This warm, spiced coffee is a great alternative to syrup-flavored drinks in the autumn and winter.
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Cezve (Turkish coffee pot)
- Hot water & heating device
The basics you'll need:
- Ground coffee beans
- Masala chai
- Milk
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I ordered your double espresso item but have only received the filter (top) nothing else I had to pick it up from EzyMart Pyrmont not delivered to my address.Please let me know what to do Carolyn Young.