There are many legends about the history of coffee with garlic. According to one version, such a drink was first prepared in Israel. And you can still order a cup of strong coffee in a Jewish coffee shop. It is noteworthy that you will not feel the aroma of garlic, but the taste of the drink will be remembered for a long time.
You can find many ways to prepare zesty black coffee with garlic. Each barista has his own secrets for brewing the drink. To prepare it, you need to use only fresh coffee beans so that they do not have time to absorb extraneous aromas. This way you can ruin the taste of the espresso. Since ancient times, traders have discovered that if you roast beans with garlic, vanilla, and cinnamon, you can experience the unique taste of coffee and, moreover, restore the aroma of even stale coffee beans. But we won’t talk about this further, let’s look at how to make coffee with pepper and garlic, honey and other products.
Benefits and harms
This coffee drink has many beneficial properties. Thanks to its use, it is possible to achieve the following positive changes:
- reduce cholesterol concentration;
- improve the condition of blood vessels;
- remove bile;
- lose weight.
Coffee with garlic and honey is even more beneficial. Thanks to the addition of a beekeeping product, the immune system is strengthened. The body becomes able to resist bacteria and viruses. In addition, blood circulation improves.
True, beneficial properties are observed only when drinking the drink in moderation. If the permissible daily norm (2-3 cups) is exceeded, a negative effect on the body is noted:
- disruption of the gastrointestinal tract;
- excessive overexcitation of the nervous system;
- increased heart rate;
- development of insomnia;
- allergic reaction;
- increased blood pressure;
- violation of metabolic processes.
Benefits of a drink with garlic
Coffee has supporters and opponents - some talk about its undeniable benefits, others consider the drink to be very harmful. However, when honey and garlic are added, it definitely acquires beneficial properties and helps the body resist a number of diseases.
Garlic contains more than 400 components, including vitamins and minerals essential for maintaining health. This bulbous vegetable contains a lot of zinc, phosphorus, iron, manganese, vitamins B (except B12), A, C, E, K, riboflavin, selenium, thiamine. Vitamin B1 has a good effect on the functioning of the nervous system and helps maintain immunity, keep brain cells young, and promotes vigor. And selenium optimizes metabolism, regulates recovery processes, accelerates skin regeneration, improves the condition of nails and hair, and removes toxic substances from the body.
Even more benefits appear in combination with honey. Turkish garlic-honey coffee is used to fight colds and viruses, maintain immunity in the autumn and winter seasons.
There are several ways to prepare honey-garlic coffee, which will be discussed further.
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Classic recipe
This recipe is called Turkish, Serbian and even Jewish. It is not known for certain which country gave the world this original drink. To prepare it you will need the following components:
- 2 teaspoons ground coffee beans;
- 170 ml water;
- 1 clove of garlic.
The cooking process boils down to the following steps:
- The garlic clove is cut. The result should be thin plates. Excessively large pieces can overwhelm the main flavor.
- The empty cezve is warmed up.
- Garlic cloves are rubbed onto the sides and bottom of the turk. This way the drink will absorb as much juice as possible.
- Pour crushed coffee powder into the container.
- Water is poured into the cezve and placed on the stove.
- Wait until the liquid begins to boil, but do not bring it to a boil.
- When the maximum temperature is reached, the container is set aside. Such manipulations are repeated three times.
- Pour the drink into a cup.
Sugar is added to the finished drink if desired.
Coffee with garlic according to a recipe from Stirlitz: we didn’t believe it, but it turned out to be delicious
Coffee with garlic cannot be called a new product: this recipe has been around for hundreds of years. However, not everyone is still familiar with this combination, and some even cringe at it. However, coffee and garlic are more relevant now than ever before. When we really need strong immunity and a good mood.
We remembered the spy novel by Yulian Semenov, where he described the recipe for the legendary drink, and tried to reproduce our own. With the help of our expert tea tester, Russian champion in tea mixology Natalia Prokhorenko.
Coffee from the author Stirlitz
Let us recall that in 1985, the first part of the spy trilogy “Expansion” by Yulian Semenov about the work of the Soviet intelligence officer Stirlitz was published, and in it the writer casually mentioned an unusual way of brewing coffee, allegedly imported from Turkey. This is how the outlandish recipe found its way to the hearts of Soviet coffee lovers, despite all its strangeness and the seemingly incompatible ingredients:
Quote from the book by Yu. Semenov “Expansion-I. Along the razor's edge"
In fact, it’s difficult to say for sure exactly where the idea of making coffee with garlic came from: maybe from Turkey, or maybe from Tibet. Now this is not important, but how healthy it is and how tasty it is. We decided to check whether coffee “from Stirlitz” is really drinkable and how to prepare it correctly. And since the writer did not leave us specific instructions, we entrusted the reconstruction of the recipe to our own expert.
Author's recipe for coffee with garlic (with video)
- 1 clove garlic (medium size)
- Cane sugar (to taste)
- Ground coffee (fine grind)
- Water in the ratio of 200 ml per 16 g of coffee
Crush the garlic with a knife and put it on the bottom of the pot, pour sugar on top and put it on the fire. When the sugar begins to caramelize, pour water up to the middle of the cup and add ground coffee. After this, you can mix everything and add water to the narrow neck. As soon as a lush foam rises, the Turk needs to be removed from the heat and pour the coffee into cups. If done correctly, the garlic flavor will disappear completely, leaving behind only savory, spicy notes, just like you would if you brewed spiced coffee.
Coffee brewed according to this recipe does not leave a garlic smell either in the cup or in the Turk. And it does not affect the freshness of your breath in any way.
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Benefits of coffee with garlic
You probably know everything about the benefits of coffee yourself, since you are reading this article. Add garlic to the list - a natural antibiotic and antiviral agent.
Garlic contains useful substances that help resist various diseases (for example, phytoncides
kill bacteria and inhibit their growth,
allicin
is an antioxidant), and generally strengthen the immune system.
Each clove gives us vitamins C, K, PP
and
group B
, a large number of microelements (
potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, iodine, selenium,
etc.). Garlic is also good as an expectorant and antipyretic, and can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
However, you need to remember about individual intolerance and various contraindications for certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver.
But the most interesting thing is that garlic (unlike many other plants) is quite resistant to heat treatment: it, of course, loses its beneficial properties if it is cooked for a long time (allicin is gradually destroyed), however, we repeat, this happens quite slowly . And while the coffee is being prepared, this definitely won’t happen.
Overall, we tried this unusual recipe and found it very tasty. And Stirlitz, by the way, too:
Quote from the book by Yu. Semenov “Expansion-I. Along the razor's edge"
Will you take the risk?
Coffee with garlic and honey
To make coffee with honey and garlic at home, you need to make sure you have the following ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of ground coffee beans;
- 1 garlic clove;
- 15 g honey;
- 1 lemon wedge;
- 200 ml water.
Preparation is carried out in stages:
- Coffee powder is poured into the Turk.
- Place a garlic slice on top.
- Add water to the composition.
- Brew the drink over low heat, without bringing to a boil.
- The cup is warmed up and the prepared coffee is poured into it.
- Spread honey, but do not mix. Wait until it dissolves on its own.
- Finally add a slice of lemon.
The nuances of making coffee with honey
There are several recipes for coffee with honey, but there is a general rule: add the healing treat only to a warm drink, not a hot one. At temperatures above 45 degrees, vitamins are destroyed and the healing properties disappear. For lovers of a scalding drink, it is better to eat honey as a bite.
Honey is a very versatile substance, therefore there are a great many options for its use.
This drink is good in winter during the cold season to boost immunity and treat coughs. It is also pleasant in the summer heat for vigor and freshness. Cold coffee with honey will perfectly refresh and give you strength in the heat. You can add a couple of ice cubes.
It is better to drink a drink with added milk or cream right away: if the cup sits for more than half an hour, the surface will become covered with a film. And you can make a larger coffee-honey-lemon cocktail and put it in the refrigerator to quench your thirst during the day.
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Slimming drink
The recipe for coffee with garlic and pepper is often used when you want to get rid of extra pounds. During preparation you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons of crushed coffee beans;
- ground black pepper (on the tip of a knife);
- 350 ml water;
- garlic clove.
The drink is prepared as follows:
- Place all ingredients except water in a cezve.
- Pour 100 ml of water into the pot.
- Bring the liquid to a boil.
- Add another 100 ml of water.
- Boil the drink again.
- Add the remaining water and bring to a boil.
The coffee pours into the cup in a thin stream, which allows you to enjoy its unusual, multifaceted taste.
Cooking options
Fans of coffee with garlic usually prepare the drink according to the classic Turkish recipe. However, there are a number of nuances regarding the amount of ingredients - sometimes other products are added to garlic and honey.
Classic recipe
For the traditional version you will need the following components:
- 200 ml water;
- 1 tsp. ground coffee beans;
- 1 tsp. honey;
- thin clove of garlic;
- lemon wedge for garnish.
Honey-garlic coffee is prepared according to the following algorithm:
- Place the required amount of crushed coffee beans and a very thin garlic strip cut from a medium clove about 2 cm long into the cezve.
- Boil water separately and cool slightly.
- Pour the cooled liquid into the Turk and place it on the stove again.
- Bring to a boil three times, but do not boil, otherwise the drink will lose its aroma.
- Pour the contents of the container into a mug, add honey there without stirring.
- Wait until the sweet product melts in the hot coffee.
- Before serving, garnish with a slice of lemon, which will add an original flavor to the drink.
Please note that honey retains its beneficial properties only at temperatures not exceeding 60 degrees. Otherwise, the treat will become a regular sweetener and lose its quality.
You can preserve the antiviral and protective functions of such coffee as much as possible in the following way: mash a clove of garlic into a cup, pour the brewed drink and drink it with honey. It will be very tasty and healthy.
Garlic coffee with pepper
For lovers of salty foods, a hot drink with garlic and pepper is a good option. It is especially useful during the circulation of viruses and exacerbation of colds.
List of ingredients:
- 16 grams of finely ground grains;
- 125 ml water;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- 3 g salt;
- 2 grams of black pepper.
Cooking method:
- Place salt, pepper, garlic, coffee into the cezve and add cold water.
- Brew espresso, pour into a mug in a thin stream.
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It is recommended to drink coffee with pepper in small sips. You can add cold water.
Recipe with garlic and milk
The manufacturing method is similar. Brew coffee (1 spoon) with garlic (1 clove), pour into a cup. Then add milk (2 tablespoons) to the hot liquid, which will smooth out the harsh taste of garlic while preserving its aroma. Interesting coffee is best drunk with regular or cane sugar.
The milk-garlic drink is brewed for a large group. In this case, few grains are required, garlic gives strength and intensity.
Contraindications
Not everyone is allowed to drink coffee drinks with garlic. There are a number of contraindications to their use:
- high blood pressure;
- disturbances in the activity of the gastrointestinal tract;
- kidney and heart diseases;
- anemia;
- individual intolerance to garlic (the product can lead to the development of an allergic reaction);
- pregnancy;
- insomnia;
- breastfeeding period;
- nervous disorders (psychosis, depression, neurosis);
- epilepsy.
Coffee prepared with the addition of garlic has an unusual multifaceted taste. At the same time, the characteristic garlic aroma is not felt in it. Therefore, you can safely drink it before going to work or going on a date. There will be no unpleasant odor from your mouth. The body will have an extremely positive effect, but only when consumed in moderation. No matter how tasty the drink may seem, drinking more than three cups a day is strongly not recommended. Otherwise, the opposite effect will be achieved. Instead of the expected benefit, the body will be harmed.
Recipe with sugar
This option can be called preventative. During influenza epidemics, you can consume it not only at home, but also at the workplace in the office with a friendly team, get cheerfulness and at the same time disinfect your body. Many people go to work during this period and take antiviral drugs for prevention purposes, but I offer a harmless option. And if you have to communicate with a large number of clients, then this is just a godsend for you. Brew ground coffee as you please, as you are used to, as you like. Halfway through the process, simply add a thin flake of garlic clove. You can add sugar if you don't like it without it.
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee significantly reduces a person’s risk of death from various cardiovascular diseases, suicide and diseases of the nervous system.
Scientists came to this conclusion from research within the Nurses' Health Study project, where they monitored the health of over 160 thousand American female nurses and 41 thousand male doctors for almost 30 years. It turned out that moderate coffee consumption had a positive effect on the health of nurses and doctors, reducing the chances of death from cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and other serious diseases of the nervous system, and even suicide.
But the unusual property of garlic was discovered by researchers from the University of Stirling and Charles University in Prague, who came to the conclusion that garlic contributes to the success of men in romantic matters. The experiment involved 42 men and 82 women: the men were offered either garlic with bread and cheese or capsules with garlic extract (the control group ate neither), after which odor samples were taken from them and given to the women, who were supposed to smell them. then evaluate the smell and attractiveness of its owner. Garlic had an unexpectedly positive effect - after eating it, men became more “interesting.” True, for the proper effect it was necessary to eat quite a lot of it: male attractiveness increased only after 12 g of garlic (this is about 4 cloves of garlic). The results were the same for both natural garlic and the extract capsules, so it really was the garlic itself that was at fault, not the bread and cheese it was eaten with.
Did you know that coffee and garlic can be consumed together? The combination is certainly incredible, but definitely worth a try. Don't expect to have a clove of garlic floating in your cup. It is placed there only for a while and gives the coffee an unusual tart flavor. In addition, after drinking a cup of coffee with garlic, you will not be left with any garlic smell. Therefore, you can drink this coffee both before a date and before a business meeting.
There are many recipes for coffee with garlic, one of them is given below. Try it and enjoy.
One of the recipes
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 2 teaspoons ground coffee
- 2 cloves garlic
- 300 g purified water
- Sugar to taste
- Salt and black pepper - just a little
Method of preparation : put all ingredients in a pot and add water. Wait until the composition boils, but do not boil! Remove from heat and cool the drink for 2-3 minutes. Pour into cups and drink. Garlic will give your coffee a bright flavor, while salt and pepper will make it rich and strong.
