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Black Coffee Recipe

Black Coffee is made by brewing coffee powder in hot water and served without any additives like milk, sugar etc. Black Coffee is a great beverage for weight loss has a lot of health benefits as it is made without using milk or any sweetener or additives. Learn to make Black Coffee the perfect way using 3 methods with step by step pictures and video.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

Using moka pot

  • ½ cup water (as needed to fill till the mark)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoon ground coffee powder

Instant Version

  • ½ teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar optional

Using filter

  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 teaspoon ground coffee powder

Instructions

Using Moka Pot

  • Take your moka pot.
  • First fill in the moka pot with water till just below the safety valve.
  • Now fix the perforated basket.
  • Fill it with coffee powder loosely and level it using a butter knife. Do not press tight, it should be loose.
  • Close with upper chamber and screw up tightly.
  • Keep the moka pot in low flame.
  • In few minutes it starts flowing out. The first comes stronger and thicker.
  • Slowly it becomes weaker and thinner. When the flowing starts to slow down switch off.
  • Mix it well so that it is even.
  • Add it from the moka pot to the serving cup.
  • Add hot water to it.
  • Mix it well and your black coffee using moka pot is ready!

Instant Version

  • To begin with first add 1 cup water.
  • Boil it well.
  • After that to a serving cup add ½ teaspoon instant coffee powder and ½ teaspoon brown sugar. If you like your black coffee strong then 1 teaspoon coffee powder. Adding sugar is optional.
  • Add little hot water first.
  • Mix it well.
  • Add remaining hot water to it.
  • Mix well and serve hot! Your black coffee is ready.

Using filter

  • Filter for coffee is shown in the picture below and we make decoction for coffee with the filter.
  • Coffee Filter has 4 parts s shown here.
  • First fix the upper compartment to the lower compartment like this.
  • Add 3 teaspoon freshly ground coffee powder or filter coffee powder you get in stores.
  • Place top chamber on it. Press it well.
  • Add ¾ cup hot water to it. If you want strong decoction then add ½ cup water.
  • After adding water close and keep it undisturbed for 20 minutes at least for the decoction to drip down fully.
  • It takes time as it slowly drips because of the finest holes.
  • Add ¼ cup decoction to a serving glass.
  • Add ¾ cup hot water to it. Add less water if you like your black coffee strong.
  • Mix it well. Add sugar if needed. Black coffee is ready!
  • Black coffee is ready. Serve hot!

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Notes

  • Coffee Powder - Use finest good quality coffee powder. If buying coffee grounds make sure to buy fresh. You can even buy raw coffee beans, roast and grind it at home. Adjust coffee powder according to your preference. If you like strong bitter black coffee then add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder for 1 cup water.
  • Decoction - Make thick coffee decoction so that it will be perfect while mixing it with water.
  • Methods - You can choose either instant version or filter method or moka pot method to make black coffee.
  • Sweetener - If using sweetener you can use cane sugar or brown sugar.
  • Creamer - If you are not used to have black coffee then you can add 1 tablespoon creamer or milk or almond milk for vegan option.
Nutrition Facts
Black Coffee Recipe
Amount Per Serving (250 ml)
Calories 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.01g0%
Sodium 12mg1%
Potassium 18mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 0.1g0%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.02mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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