The fantasy of coffee lovers to create new drinks knows no bounds. Gourmets endlessly experiment with espresso, milk and other ingredients, creating a variety of cocktails. One of the latest results of such experiments was raff coffee. We will look at the orange variation of this new cocktail in this article.
It should also be mentioned that there are other types of raff coffee: classic (vanilla), honey, cinnamon and even sage and lavender. But many gourmets believe that such a soft combination provided by orange juice, espresso and cream cannot be found in any other cocktail. Rough can be prepared at home, although it will be much easier and faster to make the drink with the pitcher of a professional coffee machine. But a French press and a cezve will also work.
Raf coffee - what is it anyway?
Raf coffee is more accurately called a coffee-based cocktail. Traditional raf coffee is mixed in a 1:2 ratio, where one part of coffee is divided into two parts of cream or milk.
The very idea of drinking coffee with cream was born a long time ago, and its authorship was lost in the darkness of time. But raf coffee was first prepared in the 90s in one of the capital’s coffee establishments.
- Participants in the events say that it came out in a small Coffee Bean store not far from Kuznetsky Most. There they sold grains, freshly ground coffee and prepared a drink. In the middle of the 90s of the last century, one of the regular guests named Raphael asked to make him “delicious coffee.” But he didn't like the traditional espresso recipe. The barista mixed espresso with cream, added vanilla sugar and steamed the resulting mixture directly in the cup. Rafael liked the purchased cocktail, and he began to actively order it.
- Regulars of the establishment quickly appreciated the recipe and began asking to make coffee “like Raf’s.” The name of the recipe stuck, and that’s how the famous Raf coffee appeared.
- Among the first baristas to prepare raf coffee was Tatyana Elizarova, who later became a two-time winner of the Russian Barista Championship and a European Favorite.
- It quickly became widespread. The traditional recipe has been creatively processed and supplemented, and nowadays raf coffee is prepared using a variety of methods.
You can also find an alternative version on the Internet. In it, the first sip of raf coffee is attributed to the Emperor of China of the Lian era himself. They say that the Lord mixed coffee and full-fat milk, and fell asleep before tasting the drink. Flower petals fell into the cup, the awakened ruler drank his own coffee and felt a surge of vigor. Everything could be, naturally, but only in the 6th century, when the nuances of the Lian Dynasty, coffee had not yet become widespread, so it is unlikely that the ruler indulged in a cup of raffa.
Rough coffee recipe: classics of the genre and honey raf
In order to prepare raf coffee according to a traditional recipe, you will need a few ingredients.
- Freshly brewed espresso – 50 ml.
- Cream 10% - 100 ml.
- Regular sugar – 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla sugar – 1 teaspoon.
How to cook?
- Brew espresso.
- Heat the cream; it should be noticeably warm.
- Mix coffee with cream in a cup, add sugar.
- Beat the resulting mixture.
Honey raf, which is very popular among foreigners, is also prepared on the basis of a traditional recipe. In it, sugar is replaced with watery honey. Other ingredients and sequence of actions are the same as in the traditional recipe.
They say that the honey version was also invented in Moscow, in one of the nightclubs. In some coffee shops in Europe, this recipe is called Russian coffee.
Orange or citrus raf coffee: recipe
Rough coffee is a creative recipe, and new versions of its production often arise. Lovers of unique flavors came up with orange or citrus raf. It differs from the ordinary one by the presence of light sourness, which enriches the flavor bouquet.
What will be useful?
- Espresso – 50 ml.
- Cream 10% - 100 ml.
- Orange juice – 20 ml.
- Sugar – 1 teaspoon.
How to cook?
- Brew coffee. If you drink coffee brewed in a cezve, it must be strained.
- Heat the cream.
- Mix coffee with sugar, orange juice and cream.
- Beat the mixture.
If you want to use freshly squeezed orange juice, you must strain it so that the pulp does not fall into the cup.
You can use honey instead of sugar in this recipe.
Orange raff can be prepared without juice, replacing it with orange sugar. For this production option you will need 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar and 1 teaspoon of orange. Sugar is added to the hot mixture of coffee and cream, then everything is whipped using a cappuccino machine. In this version, the citrus sourness is actually not felt, just the smell of orange remains.
Classic recipe
Ingredients for one cup:
- 5 grams of vanilla sugar;
- 100 grams of low-fat cream;
- 25 grams of espresso;
- 5 grams of sugar;
- 1 gram of cinnamon.
Preparation:
- Before preparing the drink, you need to prepare the dishes. To do this, the cup or glass is preheated.
- Cream is poured into the pitcher, sugar and espresso are added.
- Everything is whipped using a steam vent. The result is a delicate airy foam.
- Pour RAF into a cup and garnish with cinnamon.
Subtleties of making raf coffee
To get a high-quality drink with a smooth and uniform structure, you need to know some secrets of craftsmanship.
- The structure of the drink depends on the whipping method. Coffee shops have massive professional coffee machines, their cappuccino makers whip up raf to form the highest foam. The cappuccino maker of a home coffee machine may not have enough power, and the foam will be weaker.
- Scientists recommend using a regular cappuccino maker for frothing coffee, not an automatic one. A mixture of coffee and cream can clog the tubes of the automatic cappuccino maker with small coffee particles.
- As a result of the manipulations, you should get a gentle, homogeneous drink, smooth structure, with soft and high foam. The taste of raffa is creamy vanilla, with a distinctive coffee aroma.
- Do you want a huge portion? Then increase the volume of cream and take two shots of espresso. Even if you only have 150 ml of cream and not 200, then still add double volume of coffee. Otherwise, the taste will be very weak and inexpressive.
- At first, the raf was whipped directly in the cup. Modern baristas often do this in a pitcher, and then pour the drink into heated glasses.
- Very heavy cream is not suitable for this recipe; the taste will be oily and the texture will be heavy. Therefore, it is better to dilute cream with a fat content above 15% with skim milk or even water.
Orange raff coffee: recipe for machine
First we brew the espresso. Already at this stage we need to decide how we will serve the coffee cocktail. Raf, since it is considered a subtype of cappuccino, is poured into medium-sized porcelain cups. But there is another way to serve it - in tall glass glasses with a small handle, like for a latte. In this case, you need to double the espresso from one shot to two.
- Pour cream, coffee and orange juice into the pitcher.
- Add two types of sugar.
- Beat with a cappuccino maker until a thick, dense foam forms.
- Warm up a cup or glass goblet. Pour in the prepared orange raff. As you can see, a small amount of citrus juice did not ferment the not very heavy cream. The mass turned out to be homogeneous.
- Garnish the coffee cocktail with an orange slice.
- Sprinkle the surface of the foam with cinnamon or grated zest.
- When serving in a glass, a spoon with a long handle is required. You can use it to collect the delicious foam that has settled on the walls.
Is it possible to make raf coffee at home?
The recipe can be prepared at home even without a coffee machine.
What will be needed?
- Strong coffee brewed in a cezve or brewed in a French press – 50 ml.
- Heated cream, the fat content of which does not exceed 15%.
- Sugar – regular and vanilla if you are preparing traditional raf.
- Honey, if you are going to drink honey raf.
How to cook?
- Brew coffee and strain it through a strainer so that particles of grounds do not get into the drink. The sediment will interfere with the quality of the frothing and will spoil the taste and structure of the coffee.
- Heat the cream.
- Mix coffee, cream and sugar (honey).
- Beat with a whisk or blender.
Most likely, the foam will not be as thick as a drink from a professional barista, but the taste will be close to unique.
Cooking method
First, prepare a classic espresso. To do this, take 7 grams of finely ground grains and pour 30 ml of cold water. Heat it over low heat until foam appears. Remove from stove.
Second, mix the cream and sugar and heat until hot and the sugar has dissolved.
Combine espresso and cream mixture and blend using a whisk or cocktail blender. The special taste is given by the persistent foam mass, which is formed through thorough whipping. It is best to serve the drink in transparent glasses.
Now you know everything about raff coffee, what it is and how to prepare it at home. Bon appetit!
Raf coffee: characteristics and calorie content
Rough coffee is classified as a dessert drink. It can be consumed in the second half of the day, although Italians recommend drinking coffee with milk and cream only before lunch and never after meals.
Raf can be safely ordered in the evening, during a meeting with friends, or instead of an afternoon snack. Its calorie content is quite high due to the presence of cream and sugar. 150 ml of drink contains 135-150 kcal. Taking into account the trend towards larger servings in coffee shops, you can quietly eat up to 15% of your daily calorie intake. That's why raf doesn't need desserts.
How much does raf coffee cost?
The price of the drink will vary depending on the class of establishment and region.
In Moscow and St. Petersburg, you will have to pay 100 rubles or more for a serving of raf coffee. High-end establishments will require 200 rubles for 150 ml of this cocktail.
In the regions - from 75 to 150.
Honey raff usually costs a little more than vanilla.
Rough coffee prepared at home will cost approximately 30-40 rubles.
- Raf coffee is a coffee cocktail of Russian origin.
- It has a gentle, creamy taste and a catchy coffee smell.
- It is best consumed as an independent dish due to its high calorie content.
- Can be prepared at home.
- Allows for a huge variety of options and opens up space for creativity.
Citrus raff - how to make it at home.
I love coffee. I drank and drink it in a variety of forms - dark, and with milk, with foamed and regular milk, I love coffee with cinnamon and other spices. Well, maybe I don’t like unsweetened coffee, I always add sugar, but everything else depends on my mood and current needs. And now I also tried citrus raf. And I fell in love with this new drink so much that I wanted to tell about it and share the recipe for citrus raffa on how to prepare it at home.
I tried citrus raf in “Dudnik”, there is such a chain of coffee shops, probably many people know about them. In general, I like the coffee there, but here I decided to try something new, the choice fell on citrus raf, and since then it has been such a pleasure to drink such coffee.
History of creation
Raf coffee - what is it? How did he appear? This drink was first made in a Moscow cafe called Caffee Bean in 1996. New (unusual at that time) cafeterias offered a huge number of different coffee options. And one of the regular visitors to this establishment once said that he didn’t really like the taste of coffee. To try to please the client and not fall flat on his face, the barista of this cafe came up with a recipe that combined coffee, cream and sugar. The result was a very original cocktail, which was presented to the capricious client. This man's name was Raphael, or Raf for short.
After a while, looking at his friend who was happily sipping an unusual drink, Raf’s friends also wanted to try it and began asking for the same coffee as Raf’s. This is how the name appeared - raf coffee.
Despite the fact that this drink appeared almost 20 years ago, you rarely see it in local coffee shops. You can try it only in some establishments in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Be sure to try raff coffee someday. You already know what it is.
How to prepare citrus raf
But I don’t go somewhere very often, and it turned out that drinking citrus coffee exclusively in a coffee shop is not enough for me, so I wanted to know how to prepare it at home. Well, in general, I was just curious to find out what it actually contains - it has such an especially excellent taste, so soft and unusual. I started to figure it out.
Citrus raf is prepared in different ways. In the same aforementioned coffee shop they use orange zest, as I realized, and vanilla syrup. And milk, of course. Quite a strange combination, it’s true, but how delicious it all turns out! And in another establishment I ordered this drink, it contained citrus syrup.
I looked it up on the Internet, and it turns out that you can also add orange juice to citrus raf, either from tetra packs or freshly squeezed. That’s where I started my experiments with the citrus raffa recipe.
But here's what it turned out - orange juice curdles milk in coffee. As this became clear, I became preoccupied with finding orange syrup and thought that with it, everything would probably work out. I took it from a special store where everything for coffee is sold. Yes, and it curdled the milk.
I went back to looking on the Internet and found information that citrus additives curdle in coffee if it is very hot. Well, after that it became completely clear to me how to prepare citrus raf at home.
Citrus raff at home
First we prepare the coffee. I have a drip coffee maker, so I made coffee in it.
Whisk the warm milk, I do this with a small electronic milk whisk.
We put sugar in the coffee, and I also added a little cool milk so that the coffee is not hot, but warm. Then add orange syrup.
Finally, add steamed milk to the coffee.
The proportions are approximately the following: two parts coffee, one part milk. Although you can have more milk – it’s also tasty and depends only on personal preferences.
And one more important detail - you need to add a little orange syrup, about a tablespoon per glass, otherwise the milk in the coffee will curdle again. Well, it’s not so tasty when there is a lot of syrup - then it overwhelms all the other tastes in the drink, coffee and milk, and it’s no longer the same.
And here it is in the end - our citrus raf.
Features of making citrus raffa
By the way, when I tried to prepare a citrus raf recipe with orange juice, it seems that I also just added a lot of juice, and the coffee was very hot. So someday you can try making coffee with juice again, and it’s also interesting to experiment with orange zest, sometime if necessary.
Again, if you don’t really want to bother with whipping milk for citrus raffa, then you don’t have to whip it. Then we do everything exactly the same - add sugar to two parts of hot coffee, one part of cool milk and a tablespoon of syrup.
Here is a recipe for citrus raffa at home. I’m sure it can still be improved, and at the moment you can already enjoy this drink at home, which is, in fact, what I was striving for. And again, you may need my experience. Let's love coffee together!
UPD. I nevertheless tried to prepare citrus raff with orange zest and natural juice, and it turned out exactly the same, simply the best option!
So, let's prepare coffee, now I prepared it using a coffee machine, but this does not change the essence. Three little zests, squeeze the juice out of almost a slice of lemon to a volume of 200-250 ml, add them to the coffee together with sugar.
Then pour warm milk into the drink - the temperature should be such that the coffee ultimately comes out pleasantly warm.
I think if you add a little vanilla sugar to all this, it will be even better, and even without it, the citrus raf prepared using this method was enormously fun.
So it turns out, in fact, you don’t need anything special, just coffee, milk and an orange. At the same time, this time I used the most ordinary milk, fat content 2.5%, and not baked milk, as at first. So everything turned out to be so simple!
Author's recipe for orange raff coffee from Semyon Mogyl.
The barista of the ROUSE coffee shop shared with us his original recipe for making orange raff coffee.
Ingredients:
- Cream 11% – 250 ml.
- Orange juice – 20 ml.
- Vanilla syrup – 20 ml.
- Orange essential oil – 2 drops
- Espresso – 1 serving
Step 1
Prepare all utensils, devices and ingredients.
Step 2
Pour cream into the pitcher, add vanilla syrup, orange dream and orange essential oil.
Step 3
Prepare espresso and pour it into a pitcher with cream.
Step 4
Steam the espresso and cream mixture using a steam vent. You should get airy and warm foam.
Step 5
Warm up a cup or glass, pour the drink.
Orange raf - coffee recipes with orange juice.
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Rough coffee is a relatively new type of drink, pleasing with a variety of ingredients and production options. Right behind the traditional vanilla cream espresso, a huge number of other recipes were invented, including coffee with orange. Gourmets have not stopped at the only option for creating the drink: you can vary the product by introducing cinnamon, zest, liqueur into the recipe, and each time a new palette of tastes and smells emerges.
The nuances of making raff coffee
The new drink was invented in Russia in the 90s. It differs from the usual version of making coffee with cream and other additives in that the ingredients are mixed at the very beginning and whipped in the pitcher of an espresso machine.
If you don’t have a coffee machine at hand, you can prepare espresso in a coffee maker, French press or Turk, and then beat the ingredients using a blender or whisk. Before mixing coffee with other ingredients, it is recommended to strain it. Regardless of the method used to prepare orange raf, it is recommended to keep in mind that an indispensable condition for a properly prepared drink is the formation of an airy foam as a result of whipping.
Traditional raf, in addition to espresso, includes cream and vanilla sugar. Usually 11% cream is used chilled. Sugar and cinnamon are usually added to the drink.
Many people liked other options for making raff drinks: experiments with adding various ingredients led to the creation of a huge number of successful recipes for coffee drinks. Coffee with orange juice has a pleasant taste and unique aroma. It is not difficult to prepare, and the introduction of various additional ingredients will not allow your favorite drink to become boring.
To make raf coffee truly delicious, it is recommended to follow the correct sequence of actions when developing the drink:
- Brewing espresso - it is better to use a coffee machine, but a coffee maker or Turkish coffee maker are also suitable.
- Pour espresso, cream, orange juice into a pitcher or blender and add other ingredients according to the recipe.
- Beat the mixture until an airy foam forms.
- Pour the drink, garnish it with orange slices, grated chocolate or another method and serve.
In order for the drink to be tasty, it is necessary to take into account certain aspects. Water for coffee must be of high quality. An off-flavor when using tap water can ruin the enjoyment of a unique drink.
The coffee must be of good quality. In order not to lose the brightness of the taste and smell of the product, it is recommended to store it correctly. Elite coffee is usually sold in special packaging that allows the product’s characteristics to be preserved for a long time even after opening.
When making Turkish coffee, it is recommended to keep in mind that the drink cannot be boiled. It is necessary to wait for the foam to appear, and when it begins to rise, set aside the Turk. Then put the coffee back on the fire, and after forming a new head of foam, remove the Turk again. Repeat again.
Favorite recipes
Throughout the history of the drink, more than one recipe has been invented. Various flavoring additives were added to coffee to enhance its taste. There are various types of raff coffee, which are still in demand in coffee shops.
To begin with, it’s worth considering the classic raff coffee recipe. It was he who fell in love with many fans of the drink. How to make raf coffee? To do this you need to take the following components:
- Strong espresso, hot – 25 ml,
- sugar – 5 g,
- Vanilla sugar - 5 g,
- Cinnamon powder – 1 g,
- Cream, the fat content of which is not more than 15% - 100 ml.
Preparing the treat:
- Espresso must be prepared before combining the ingredients in one bowl. It will require good quality coffee beans, which are recommended to be ground before preparing the drink;
- Place espresso, sugar, cream in a pitcher;
- Using a steam vent, beat all ingredients into a fluffy foam;
- Warm a coffee glass by rinsing it with boiling water, and then pour the finished drink into it;
- Sprinkle the foam with cinnamon and serve the delicacy to the table.
As you can see, the recipe for raf coffee is quite simple, the main thing is to follow the rules and order of preparation.
Lavender coffee
Lavender raf coffee recipe is as follows:
- Ice water – 100 ml,
- Lavender flowers - half a teaspoon,
- Ground coffee beans – 1.5 tsp,
- Sugar – 1 tsp,
- Cream from 11 to 15% - 100 ml.
The preparation of the drink will be as follows:
- The Turk needs to be warmed up; if you took a grain product, you must first grind it. Pour ground coffee into a pot and add ice-cold water (hot water will ruin the taste). Place on a hot stove and bring to a boil, without letting it boil. Remove from heat and repeat the process of raising the foam 2-3 more times. Leave the finished drink for 2-3 minutes to allow the grounds to settle;
For lovers of delicate floral aromas, lavender raff coffee will please your taste
- Grind sugar with lavender flowers. This way it will acquire a delicate lavender aroma, which will then give off to the coffee;
- Add sugar to strained espresso;
- Pour the prepared cream into it and heat over the fire for a couple of minutes;
- Beat the mixture using a cappuccino maker until fluffy;
- Pour into cups and serve.
Orange
Orange raf coffee will definitely appeal to those who love citrus notes in drinks. To make it you will need:
- Ready hot espresso – 50 ml;
- Vanilla sugar – 1 tsp,
- Cream from 11 to 15% - 100 ml;
- Orange juice, freshly squeezed – 2 tsp;
- Orange sugar – 5 g.
The cooking method is as follows:
- The finished hot espresso needs to be poured into the pitcher.
- Add sugar, orange juice and cream to it.
- Beat to a thick, airy foam.
- Pour the drink into a heated glass, garnish with orange zest if desired.
Instead of orange juice, you can take any other citrus fruit. It is important that the juice is freshly squeezed and not poured from a store bag. It is the freshly squeezed product that will give that unique and unforgettable taste and aroma to the finished drink.
For lovers of citrus notes in coffee, orange raff coffee will be an excellent delicious option.
By the way, you should not prepare a drink from instant coffee, since in this case it will not work.
Coconut
Coconut raf coffee is another variety of this popular drink. For it you need to take:
- Ground coffee beans – 1 tbsp,
- Coconut milk – 20 ml,
- Cold water – 100 ml,
- Cow's milk – 150 ml.
Step-by-step preparation:
- First you need to brew strong espresso. To do this, you need to pour ground coffee into the Turk and pour ice water into it. Place the container on the fire and bring the contents to a boil. Remove from heat for a while for 10-20 seconds and return to the stove again. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times.
- Pour coconut and regular milk into a cup, add espresso and whisk using a cappuccino maker.
- Pour the finished drink into warmed cups, sprinkle with coconut flakes and serve.
Features of making raff coffee
Rough coffee, the preparation of which involves brewing espresso and whipping all the ingredients together, has its own characteristics that affect the taste of the delicacy. These include:
- Depending on the method of whipping the drink, the foam will be different. Using special professional coffee machines, which are available in coffee shops, you can prepare a drink with high, stable foam, but at home you will never get this. A home cappuccino maker, which often comes with a blender, has less power and, as a result, the foam is more delicate;
- To prepare real raf coffee, it is better to use a special cappuccino maker, but an automatic one is not suitable for this purpose. The automatic one may get clogged and then nothing good will come of it;
- The structure of the finished treat should be smooth, tender and uniform. The presence of lumps will indicate incorrect cooking technology;
- The taste of the classic drink should be soft and creamy with a vanilla aroma;
- In order to prepare a large portion or several at once, you will need to increase the amount of ingredients several times;
- The first raf coffee was prepared directly in a cup, where it was immediately whipped. Currently, coffee shops use a pitcher for this purpose;
- Cream should be taken at 11%; fattier ones will spoil the taste of the product, making it oily rather than creamy. In addition, heavy cream in this case is difficult to whip. If you don’t have the necessary cream, you can dilute the fatty product with milk or water.
Many lovers of various versions of this delicacy, having tried it once in a coffee shop, are interested in whether it is possible to make raff coffee at home? The answer is definitely yes, even if you don't have a coffee machine.
To do this you need to take the following components:
- Strong espresso – 40-50 ml;
- Cream, fat content no more than 15% - 100 g;
- Vanilla and regular sugar - 5 g of each type;
- Other ingredients if you are going to make lavender, citrus or other flavored types of drink.
Making raff coffee at home is easy, but drinking such a drink is simply a pleasure
How to cook?
- Strain the finished hot coffee to avoid any grounds. The sediment will ruin the taste and appearance of the drink, so don’t be lazy and better do everything according to the rules.
- Warm the cream and pour into the coffee.
- Add sugar and other ingredients if necessary.
- Beat using a mixer, blender and other devices. Of course, the foam will not be the same as that of a drink from a coffee shop, but it will be approximately ideal.
- Pour into portioned glasses that have been preheated. If desired, the foam can be sprinkled with cinnamon, coconut flakes, orange zest and other additives.
You can make cold raf coffee on a hot, hot day when you need to cool down. This cocktail will perfectly quench your thirst and give you a breath of fresh air that will fill your whole body.
Rough coffee is a dessert that can be consumed even in the evening. However, it must be remembered that its calorie content is about 150 kcal. In this regard, additional desserts or pastries are never served with the drink.
The finished treat is served in large cups or latte glasses. The color of the drink is delicate, and the foam is high and beautiful, so a transparent glass for serving will be an excellent solution. No special decorations are used for the delicacy; here you can serve it without various additions or lightly sprinkle it with cocoa powder, cinnamon and others.
The cost of the delicacy is in the middle price category, approximately from 100 to 200 rubles in coffee shops in the capital and other large cities. Rough coffee with additives costs a little more. If you prepare the delicacy at home, you will spend no more than 50 rubles on groceries. In this regard, it can be considered quite economical and also tasty.
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- Making espresso - It's best to use an espresso machine, but a coffee maker or coffee pot will also work.
- Pour espresso, cream, orange juice into a pitcher or blender and add other ingredients according to the recipe.
- Beat the mixture until an airy foam forms.
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Rough coffee is a relatively new type of drink, offering a variety of ingredients and preparation options. Following the classic vanilla-creamy espresso, many other recipes were invented, including coffee with orange. Gourmets did not stop at the only option for creating a drink: you can diversify the product by introducing cinnamon, zest, liqueur into the recipe, and each time you get a new range of tastes and aromas.
The new drink was invented in Russia in the 90s. It differs from the usual version of preparing coffee with cream and other additives in that the components are mixed at the very beginning and whipped in the pitcher of the espresso machine.
If you don't have a coffee machine at hand, you can make espresso in a coffee maker, French press or Turk, and then beat the ingredients using a blender or whisk. Before mixing coffee with other ingredients, it should be strained. No matter how the orange raffe is prepared, it should be remembered that a prerequisite for a properly prepared drink is the formation of an airy foam as a result of whipping.
Classic raf, in addition to espresso, includes cream and vanilla sugar. Usually chilled 11% cream is used. Sugar and cinnamon are traditionally added to the drink.
Many people liked alternative options for preparing raff drinks: experiments with adding different ingredients led to the creation of many successful recipes for coffee drinks. Coffee with orange juice has a pleasant taste and refined aroma. It is not difficult to prepare, and the use of various additional ingredients will not allow you to get bored with your favorite drink.
To make raffe coffee truly delicious, you should follow the correct sequence of actions when creating the drink:
To make the drink tasty, you need to take into account some nuances. Water for coffee must be of high quality. An off-taste when using tap water can ruin the pleasure of a delicious drink.
Coffee must be of good quality. In order not to lose the brightness of the taste and aroma of the product, it should be stored correctly. Elite coffee is usually sold in special packaging, which allows the properties of the product to be retained for a long time even after opening.
When preparing Turkish coffee, you should remember that the drink cannot be boiled. You need to wait for the foam to appear, and when it starts to rise, set aside the Turk. Then put the coffee back on the fire, and after a new head of foam has formed, remove the Turk again. Repeat again.
How to Serve Coffee Drinks with Orange Juice
Rough coffee is usually served in porcelain cups, similar to cappuccino. The cups are warmed up in advance. Rough coffee can also be poured into huge transparent glasses, like a latte macchiato. This way the drink will look especially appetizing thanks to the creamy, airy foam.
A coffee drink with orange slices, juice or zest can be prepared using another method. For example, cream is not combined with other ingredients, but is added at the end, forming a beautiful air cap on top of the drink.
It is better to garnish coffee with orange slices. You can sprinkle cinnamon on top of the airy foam: this will give the drink an appetizing appearance and add an unusual tart note to its smell. Orange iced coffee poured into glasses looks great.
Various recipes for raff coffee with orange
Classic ingredients of orange raff coffee:
- espresso 50 ml,
- cream 11% 100ml,
- vanilla sugar 5 g,
- sugar 5 g,
- orange juice - 2 teaspoons.
To make the drink, it is better to take freshly squeezed juice. All ingredients are added to the pitcher and whipped. If you need to prepare a larger volume of coffee, you can take 2 espresso shots.
Coffee drink with orange and hot chocolate
The recipe for coffee with orange and hot chocolate is one of the favorite drink options. The ingredients are the same as in the previous version, plus 100 ml of chocolate and a pinch of cinnamon.
There are 2 drink options. In the first case, all ingredients are whipped together, as it should be when developing raff coffee. In the 2nd option, instead of juice, an orange slice is taken and placed at the bottom of the cup, then chocolate and coffee are added and, finally, whipped cream with a pinch of cinnamon is added.
Coffee with orange liqueur
Orange liqueur and coffee mix well in this drink. The recipe contains ingredients for 4 servings. This coffee drink will come in handy on a winter evening in a cozy company of friends:
- strong coffee - about 500 ml,
- orange liqueur 150 ml,
- a pinch of orange peel powder,
- whipped cream 100 ml,
- one orange slice per serving.
According to this recipe, coffee is combined with liqueur, and whipped cream with zest is placed on top. The composition is completed with an orange slice. The perfect design of drinks is very important: the breathtaking taste and smell of coffee with citrus notes will give a real holiday, and a unique presentation at the table will add charm to the moment.
Coffee with cinnamon and orange
Many recipes that combine coffee and orange juice also contain cinnamon. This strong-smelling spice complements the drink very well, and coffee with orange and cinnamon is constantly popular.
Orange coffee with cinnamon for two is prepared using the following ingredients:
- coffee 500 ml,
- orange,
- ground cinnamon - teaspoon,
- sugar 30 g,
- chocolate,
- cream 200 ml.
Coffee is boiled for 20 minutes together with cinnamon and orange, cut into slices. Half the sugar is added to the coffee a few minutes before it is ready, the rest of the sugar is whipped with cream.
Coffee is poured into glasses, cream is added, and grated chocolate is sprinkled on top. In order to easily grate a chocolate bar, it must be cooled in advance.
Coffee with spices and orange zest
When making coffee drinks with orange, you can improvise. Any recipes, including the very idea of raff coffee and other options for drinks with coffee, are the result of creative searches, culinary trials and tests. You don’t have to limit yourself to just one spice; the recipe for coffee with orange zest includes cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves.
This coffee contains the following ingredients:
- ground coffee - 4 teaspoons,
- water 150 ml,
- orange zest - half a teaspoon,
- cinnamon - a quarter teaspoon,
- a little vanilla and cloves.
All ingredients are mixed and coffee is prepared in a Turk or coffee maker. The drink poured into cups is decorated with whipped cream and orange slices.
If desired, and taking into account personal preferences, one of the spices can be changed. Cardamom, nutmeg, and ginger mix harmoniously with coffee. But when adding spices to a drink, it is always recommended to keep in mind moderation: they should only enrich the smell of coffee, and not change it.
Making coffee and tea with the addition of orange juice.
Once upon a time, an unknown bartender from Rio de Janeiro prepared coffee with coffee with the juice of a ripe orange. An invigorating cocktail with an unusually subtle taste soon gained popularity around the world. Now it is included in the menu of almost every establishment in Europe and America.
The difference between raff and other coffee drinks
Most often, raf is compared to cappuccino and latte, because they are quite similar. Both latte and cappuccino are classic drinks, much more famous than raff.
Its main difference is the use of cream in the preparation, while cappuccino and latte are prepared using milk. If you compare the composition of drinks, raf, unlike cappuccino and latte, is prepared using cream rather than milk.
Like latte, raf is usually served in large cups.
Also, the preparation technology for these drinks is slightly different. For raffa, all ingredients are whipped together with the espresso, while for latte and cappuccino, the milk is whipped separately from the espresso and only then poured into it.
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Making “simple” drinks
Such cocktails invigorate and make you feel better. But you don’t need to consume them on an empty stomach. To prepare tea with orange juice, you need to use the following ingredients:
Pass the brewed tea through a strainer, add sugar, and cool. Then pour in fresh juice. Tea cocktail with fresh juice is ready. The recipe for coffee with orange juice is more difficult. And a citrus coffee cocktail can be prepared in 15 minutes.
Fans of cool coffee with the freshest orange juice need to know the following nuances:
- Do not grind the grains in advance, otherwise the smell will dissipate.
- Before putting the fruit into the juicer, remove the skin until it turns snow-white.
- Before making, mix the zest with ground grains, which will give the drink a richer taste.
According to the traditional recipe, it will be useful:
- fresh 50 g;
- water 50 g;
- cream 30 g;
- zest (one spoon);
- coffee beans.
It is necessary to choose cream with the highest percentage of fat content. It is thanks to the use of such a product that a thick, fluffy mixture is obtained. In most recipes, the espresso is prepared first. Then the cream is whipped with sweet powder - fresh juice is added to this mixture.
First you need to pour cream with citrus juice into the glass, then espresso - so that a new layer is formed. It is better to use a small coffee pot with a narrow spout.
Preparing orange raff
Few people know that there is an unlimited number of recipes based on the world’s most popular drink. For example, citrus raf. There are a huge number of manufacturing options. It’s worth adding a little zest, liqueur, cinnamon and other spices, and you’ll get a coffee cocktail with an inimitable range of smells and tastes.
Rough differs from cappuccino in the production sequence. The ingredients are mixed, the purchased mixture is whipped using a cappuccino maker - a special part of the coffee machine. But raf can be prepared at home, without having such a complex unit. To do this, you need to brew espresso in a Turk, add cream and beat with a whisk. The main thing in this drink is the presence of airy foam.
Making raf consists of only 2 steps:
- Churning espresso with cream.
- Adding fresh.
After the mixture has acquired a homogeneous consistency, it must be carefully poured into a glass, then sprinkled with cinnamon.
How to cook classic raf
Espresso, cream, vanilla sugar... We've already heard this list of ingredients somewhere. Surely! This is a set of products for cappuccino! What is the difference between these two coffee drinks? Only by the method of preparation. In a cappuccino, the espresso is prepared separately and poured into a cup. Milk or cream is whipped and added at the very end, forming a cap. And in classic raffa, all ingredients are mixed in the pitcher of a coffee machine or (at home) in a mixer and whipped together.
This method of preparation allows the ingredients of the cocktail to “marry” and form a strong connection. The orange raffa recipe differs from the classic one only in the addition of a citrus component. But it is also mixed with other ingredients at the very beginning of preparing the drink. Our main task is to prevent the cream from coming into contact with citrus juice. How to do it? Read on.
Coffee with spices and orange zest
Citrus espresso can be a hot or cool drink. In any case, the following ingredients will be useful:
- fresh 50 g;
- coffee beans 20 g;
- sugar 1 teaspoon;
- cream;
- cinnamon, paprika.
Step-by-step instructions for making drinks:
- Remove the zest.
- Squeeze out the juice.
- Strain the purchased fresh juice.
- Add a little ground coffee.
- Brew espresso.
- Pour juice into a glass.
- Add espresso.
Espresso has a thicker consistency. Therefore, a black layer appears on the bottom of the glass. Whipped cream is often added. This ingredient has a decorative function - a wonderful three-layer drink comes out.