Cold Coffee Recipes Lecture Notes

Introduction

• The chef specializes in drinks that require a gas stove.
• Focus on preparing cold coffee.
• Motivation comes from being able to create coffee that rivals popular coffee shops.

Cooking Techniques

• Using Cooked Sugar:
  • Enhances the shelf life of cold coffee.
  • Provides a shine and finish to the drink.
  • Ensures a taste similar to that of popular coffee chains.

Ingredients and Secret Tips

• Green Cardamom:
  • Adds richness and subtle flavor.
  • Important to let ingredients boil for flavor infusion.
• Sugar Syrup vs. Powdered Sugar:
  • Sugar syrup gives a better texture and richness.
  • Popular coffee shops often use syrup instead of powdered sugar.

Recipes Overview

• 5 types of cold coffee to be made in the session:
  1. Iced Coffee
  2. Frappuccino
  3. Iced Mocha
  4. Homestyle Cold Coffee
  5. Coffee Freakshake

Detailed Recipes

1. Iced Coffee

• Ingredients: Ice cubes, coffee liquor, fresh cream (optional), milk.
• Method:
  1. Place ice cubes in a glass.
  2. Add coffee liquor and fresh cream.
  3. Pour in milk and stir.
  4. Serve chilled.

2. Frappuccino

• Ingredients: Coffee liquor, condensed milk, ice.
• Method:
  1. Blend together coffee liquor, condensed milk, and ice for a slushy texture.
  2. A viscous texture is key for a good frappuccino.

3. Homestyle Cold Coffee

• Ingredients: Coffee liquor, coffee powder, ice cubes, milk, a pinch of salt, fresh cream (optional).
• Method:
  1. Add coffee liquor and coffee powder to a clean container.
  2. Add ice cubes and milk.
  3. Shake well to create foam.
  4. Serve with a sprinkle of coffee powder on top.

4. Iced Mocha

• Ingredients: Chocolate syrup, coffee syrup, milk.
• Method:
  1. Combine chocolate syrup and coffee syrup in a glass.
  2. Add milk and garnish as desired.
  3. Discusses the historical connection of coffee with the Mocha port in Yemen.

5. Coffee Freakshake

• Ingredients: Biscuits, coffee syrup, chocolate syrup, milk, sprinkles, optional toppings (e.g., strawberries, gulab jamun).
• Method:
  1. Coat the rim of the glass with chocolate syrup and sprinkles.
  2. Fill the jar with crushed biscuits and chocolate chips.
  3. Pour in the shake, allowing it to overflow for presentation.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to subscribe and try at least one recipe.
• Promotes the idea of starting a café with these recipes.
• Final thoughts on simplicity and enjoyment in making these drinks.