Coffee recipes with vanilla, or the secret of a rich aroma

Cooking features

Natural vanilla is often used in cooking for baking desserts such as pies. But in combination with ground coffee, it maximizes its flavor potential. To brew delicious espresso with the addition of this component, you need to follow the recipe exactly.

It is recommended to follow these simple rules:

1. Vanilla has a rich aroma, so be prepared for the fact that the container you put it in will forever retain a sweetish aroma. Therefore, it is better to highlight a separate Turk.
2. A pleasant aroma is the main advantage of this drink. In order not to spoil the impression of the ceremony, it is not recommended to use a soluble product. Firstly, its smell is not rich enough, and secondly, it is difficult to check its quality.
3. The beans should be ground immediately before making coffee. You should not stock up.
4. Spiced espresso should be drunk hot, as the spice will not reveal its aromatic potential in cold liquid.

There are many recipes for making such a cocktail. Choose the best one for yourself.

Vanilla – something airy and aromatic

Vanilla is a spice, and coffee and spices were combined at the dawn of the appearance of an invigorating drink. So, in the East, coffee with cloves and cardamom, cumin and cinnamon is still popular. But probably the most popular of all spiced coffee drinks is vanilla coffee.

By the way, do not confuse vanilla, which is a 100% natural product, and vanillin, its synthetic substitute. That is, vanillin added to a cup of espresso does not give the drink the right to be called vanilla. But by mixing vanillin with sugar you can make vanilla sugar, which is widely used in cooking.

The spice has such a feature as a characteristic aroma that is difficult to confuse with any other smell. BUT! The spice releases its aroma only when heated. That is, you won’t be able to make vanilla iced coffee. You may get coffee, but without the original taste and aroma.

There are several ways to prepare this amazing drink, among which one of the most popular is the French recipe. Return to content

Classic recipe

The traditional recipe involves the use of Turka. Ingredients:

• mineral water;
• vanilla beans;
• granulated sugar (to taste);
• Arabica beans.

To make vanilla espresso, you first need to grind the coffee beans. For this it is recommended to use a special mill. When the raw materials are ready, pour them into the Turk. Also add sugar if you are using it. Fill everything with water.

You need to cook the drink over low heat, otherwise it will have a burnt taste. When the liquid begins to boil, add spiced grains to the container. You should not add them in advance, as in this case the drink will not have a rich sweetish aroma.

As soon as fluffy foam rises to the top of the container, turn off the heat. The cream should settle in less than 1 minute. Then resume simmering. Repeat the action twice.

Sugar is added to coffee to taste. Pour the espresso into thick-walled cups. The drink should be drunk hot.

Classical

The most common and laconic way to prepare vanilla coffee, which does not require any additional ingredients.

• 1-2 tsp. freshly ground coffee beans;
• 200 ml water;
• 2-3 vanilla beans;
• sugar.

Pour crushed coffee beans, spices into the cezve, and add water. Heat over low heat until it boils. You can add sugar if desired. After the grounds settle, pour in portions.

In order to prepare the Cuban version of the invigorating drink, you must first pour boiling water over a vanilla pod and leave it for 10-15 minutes. And then brew coffee using the resulting aromatic water in the usual way.

With vanilla sugar

This coffee is significantly inferior in aroma and taste characteristics to the traditional spicy drink. But it is not always possible to purchase fresh vanilla pods.

Components:

• ground arabica.
• mineral water;
• sugar (optional);
• vanilla sugar.

Mix dry ingredients. Fill them with water and send them to the fire. This espresso needs to be brewed in a Turkish coffee pot or cezve.

It is not recommended to add vanilla sugar to coffee after it has cooled, because this way the ingredient will not share its aromatic properties.

In order for it to have a bright spicy aftertaste, the process of raising and lowering the foam must occur at least 3 times. When the foam settles at the final stage, pour the hot drink into cups.

But that is not all

The traditional recipe for making coffee with vanilla is simple, but there are at least a dozen different variations that involve the use of additional ingredients such as syrup, chocolate and even ice cream.

If you want to surprise your guests and treat yourself to something unusual, you can use a coffee ice cream recipe. To prepare such a dessert, which can hardly be called a drink, you will need:

• freshly brewed and cooled black coffee. Ideally, this is regular espresso without additives;
• vanilla ice cream;
• syrup.

Ice cream and espresso must be thoroughly whipped in a blender until foam appears on a homogeneous mass. The mixture is poured into cups, syrup is added and served. This treat should be eaten immediately after serving so that it does not lose its freshness and coolness.

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Vanilla Raf coffee

This cocktail is brewed with a creamy base. To prepare it you need:

• vanilla pod;
• Arabica beans;
• mineral water;
• heavy cream;
• sugar to taste.

First you need to prepare the main raw material - Arabica. The grains should be washed under running water, peeled and dried. You will then need to use a mill to turn them into powder.

Combine the mixture with granulated sugar and spices. Fill the Turk with the mixture. Fill with water. Place the container on low heat. Its contents should simmer for several minutes. When a lush “hat” rises to the top, remove the Turk from the stove.

Before straining the finished vanilla Raf coffee, take care of the cream. They need to be heated and beaten. To do this, it is better to use a whisk rather than a blender.

Fill the glass with the drink and then with the milk component. If you wish, you can decorate the composition with nutmeg.

How to make real coffee

To get a truly tasty drink, you must strictly follow the technology of its preparation. The process of preparing it is simple, the main thing is to observe the proportions and sequence of actions. Everyone loves coffee for its unique aroma and taste, which is achieved through the use of only natural ingredients when brewing it.

Truly delicious coffee cannot be made from instant powder and artificial vanillin; it must be freshly ground coffee beans and natural spices. But natural vanilla is an expensive pleasure; in extreme cases, it can be replaced with high-quality vanilla sugar or vanilla syrup.

With cognac and liqueur

Preparing such a cocktail is an excellent solution for a Friday evening that ends the work week. A mixture of cognac and vanilla liqueur will help you relax and improve your mood.

Ingredients:

• ground coffee beans;
• mineral water;
• sugar to taste;
• vanilla liqueur;
• cognac.

First you need to brew classic espresso. To do this, fill the Turk with ground grains, sugar (if you are using it) and water. Stir the mixture so that it does not burn.

Without waiting for the drink to boil, remove it from the stove when bubbles begin to form. Strain the workpiece.

Now we need to move on to other components. Mix vanilla liqueur with cognac. Stir the mixture well until it becomes homogeneous.

Pour espresso into the cup first, and then the second preparation. To prevent the drink from going to your head, drink it after 5-10 minutes. During this time, the alcohol vapor will partially disappear.

Cooking classics

To make real vanilla coffee you need the following ingredients:

• fresh ground coffee (6 tsp)
• sugar (6 tsp)
• vanilla sugar (1 tsp). If you don’t have it ready-made, you can make it yourself by mixing regular sugar with vanilla.

Vanilla sugar needs to be mixed with regular sugar, but do not mix it with ground grains (yet). Pour the raw materials into the pot and fill it with cold water (3 cups). There is no need to boil the liquid. Just heat until foam appears on the surface. The finished mixture, without straining, must be poured into cups or glasses made of special thick-walled glass and only now add the pre-prepared sugar combination.

To serve this aromatic treat, you need special cups that should not only be spacious, but also be able to maintain the temperature of the drink for as long as possible. In this case, it will be possible to enjoy not only the taste, but also the aroma longer. Return to content

Cinnamon

Almost all spices go well together. Vanilla coffee brewed with cardamom or cinnamon sticks has an amazing smell and taste.

To make it, you will need the following components:

• ground Arabica;
• cinnamon;
• vanilla;
• mineral water;
• sugar (optional).

Use a Turk to brew traditional espresso. Strain it. Add spices and sugar to the hot drink. Stir well.

To make the aroma of coffee more rich and delicate, it is better to put the spices in the Turk before its contents boil.

With vanilla and cinnamon

For this aromatic drink you will need:

• 1-2 tsp. ground coffee beans;
• 2-3 vanilla beans;
• ¼ cinnamon stick;
• 200 ml water.

Vanilla and coffee beans, place part of the cinnamon stick into a coffee grinder. Grind everything. Brew coffee over low heat. After straining, pour into portions. Serve sugar separately.

Do not forget that the dishes in which the ingredients will be crushed will retain the smell of vanilla even after repeated washing. If this is unacceptable, then it is better to choose another recipe.

Coffee with vanilla in a capsule coffee machine

Owners of a capsule coffee machine can treat themselves to spicy, invigorating espresso at any time of the day. Vanilla coffee is brewed in this device in just a couple of minutes.

There is nothing complicated in the technology of such preparation. All you need to do is fill the coffee machine with all the ingredients, select the desired mode and wait 2 minutes.

You will need: vanilla bean, water, sugar, ground Arabica. When the coffee is brewed, pour it into a large mug and enjoy the pleasant taste.

Baileys - Irish cream liqueur

If you want to really enhance the flavor of your coffee and make it more “adult,” you can add Baileys liqueur to it.
Baileys is an Irish liqueur based on whiskey and cream. This means that the drink will then contain alcohol. The liqueur mixes very well with coffee, giving it a completely unique taste. However, due to the alcohol, this coffee is only suitable for adults. Drink coffee with liqueur carefully, and don't push it too hard, especially if you need to drive soon. As you can see, there are a huge variety of coffee creamers. Remember: When using cream, always consider the calorie and fat content so as not to overdo it. You don’t want to wear clothes a size larger just because of coffee, do you? With this factor in mind, you can feel free to experiment with different options to find your perfect creamer.

Not all varieties of creamer will harmonize with every type of coffee roast. This needs to be verified experimentally. You should always have several options on hand, so make sure you always have the right milk or cream to add to your coffee.

Enjoy!

Instant vanilla coffee

In terms of taste and aroma qualities, this drink is significantly inferior to its “natural” counterpart. But its preparation also has its place, especially if there is no time and desire to prepare the grains.

Components:

• instant coffee;
• mineral water;
• vanilla pod;
• sugar to taste.

Boil water to pour over all ingredients. Stir the mixture well. Leave it for 5-7 minutes. During this time, the spice will reveal its smell and taste, which will give the drink a sweet and delicate note.

Vanilla espresso is a unique drink that has a huge number of fans around the world. It’s easy to prepare, the main thing is to use only high-quality ingredients.

What kind of vanilla is used for coffee?

The answer is basically any one you have or can buy:

• Pods;
• Powder;
• Vanillin;
• Vanilla sugar;
• Syrup;
• Essence.

In pods - the most expensive, because it is collected by hand, it is very valuable, and it is not so easy to find in stores, except at specialized points of sale of spices, in luxury stores, and, of course, via the Internet.
The powder is also completely natural, but it contains lower quality, small, sometimes broken pods. Vanillin, in fact, is a substance that is contained in the pods, but in stores you will only find a completely synthetic product that has a strong smell and taste, so it is often mixed with sugar, and practically not put in its pure form (although, in general, it can , but it's better to mix). If you just want to try it, buy vanilla sugar - it's very inexpensive, but it will give a unique aroma and flavor to your drink.