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Best Coffee Recipes to Make at Home

Nothing beats coffee in so many different situations. You turn on the kettle as soon as you wake up to drink a hot cup of coffee and wake up right away. The remote Southern Hemisphere continent is famous for its obsession with coffee.

Coffee etiquette is so ingrained in Australian culture that every conversation begins with "Want a coffee?" It doesn't matter if it's a good friend, a colleague or a date. 

An instant energy boost, a cup of coffee is the most essential thing in the morning for millions worldwide. Here we have the top 4 coffee recipes you want to enjoy early in the morning.

1. Affogato

Affogato is a hot and cold dish that is available on many menus of specialty cafes, as well as in restaurants. It's a rich, creamy blend of two very different flavours. Although often considered a dessert, some people think of affogato as a drink. Even though this delicious coffee treat originated in Italy, it can now be found worldwide. It consists of a large scoop of ice cream and a cup of espresso. You even have to use a spoon to eat it.

Despite the controversy over whether affogato is a dessert, there is consensus on how to eat it. Usually, you should pour your coffee over ice just before serving and eat it before it melts. Whether or not the affogato changes in the future, it's one of the most popular coffee-based desserts. Grab some vanilla ice cream, make some strong coffee and try it yourself. Place two tablespoons of cream (coffee, chocolate or vanilla) in a coffee mug, then pour in a bit of espresso or three teaspoons of strong brew. Garnish with grated dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts.

2. Dalgona Coffee

If you’re even slightly active on social media, chances are you've seen videos of someone making coffee out of a whisk of sugar, instant coffee, and boiling water. This concoction is poured over iced milk to create the bubbly drink known as Dalgona coffee. According to Google Trends, "Dalgona coffee" has become 2020's most searched coffee in the world, surpassing the previous high for all other coffees.

It was popularised on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people started making videos on how to whip coffee at home, by hand, without using an electric mixer.

So basically, dalgona coffee is whipped-foamy, delicious coffee- very easy to make and is definitely worth a try at home. It's made with only four simple ingredients: instant coffee, sugar, hot water, and milk. In a medium bowl, mix sugar, coffee and water. Then, using a hand mixer or whisk, beat vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy, then continue beating until it thickens and retains its frothy shape. If whipping by hand, it will take 8-12 minutes to achieve optimum fluffiness.

3. Flavoured Latte

While Americans prefer high-sweet coffee drinks like Frappés or Macchiatos, Australians keep it simple and prefer coffees like Long Black or Flat White. Australia's most popular coffee drink is still served in a glass mixed with espresso, mostly steamed milk and a small layer of foam.

But are lattes challenging to make at home? Latte is simply steamed and frothed milk mixed with hot espresso. Simply crazy, right?

The first step is that you need espresso. You'll need one espresso for every 12-ounce latte you plan to brew. Prepare the espresso of your choice. Pour milk into a separate pitcher and fill it no more than halfway. Tighten the cap and shake the jar until the milk is frothy and has almost doubled in volume, for 30-60 seconds.

Now while espresso is brewing, warm the milk of your choice for 30-45 seconds in a microwave-safe coffee cup. Once the milk is heated, take a small whisk and beat vigorously for 15-30 seconds until the milk is frothy. Pour espresso or coffee into a shallow and wide coffee cup. Use a large spoon to retain the foam, and pour as much hot milk as you like into the espresso. Pour as much milk foam as you want into your coffee mug. Garnish, if desired, with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or nutmeg on top of the mousse and voila!

4. Caramel Macchiato

Caramel Macchiato is one of the dishes that many people choose at restaurants and cafes, for all the good reasons. Caramel macchiato consists of espresso and some milk foam on top, which is much stronger than other popular coffee options like latte or mocha but induces a flavourful consistency for espresso lovers looking for a bit of sweet and salty notes.

So for a caramel macchiato, expect more milk than a hint of foam and a clear smoky caramel flavour. Famous coffee brands in the world have made this combo, but now you can also make it yourself at home. If you like a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, you should learn how to make your favourite drinks at home. You only need three ingredients to make it!

To start, put a spoonful of caramel sauce in the bottom of the cup. Next, you'll need to add your espresso to the cup, precisely one drink. Next, pour the hot milk into the cup and pour the milk froth over the drink. Finally, for a unique bittersweet taste, drizzle fresh caramel sauce over the top for extra flavour and look.

Final Words

With 1.3 million coffee cups sold daily in Australia, the food industry produces around 1.26 billion cups a year.

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