Raf coffee - what is it, recipe, composition, calorie content

Homemade recipe

You can prepare peanut raff at home. For production we will need the following ingredients:

• peanut butter – 1 tablespoon;
• chocolate syrup or watery chocolate - 1 teaspoon;
• espresso – 50 ml;
• milk – 80-100 ml;
• peanuts for decoration

Manufacturing method

1. In a glass of hot boiled water, dilute the peanut butter until it becomes watery. Mix the ingredients well so that the mass obtains a homogeneous consistency;
2. Add chocolate syrup to the consistency and mix everything again;
3. Making espresso. You can use a coffee machine or a regular coffee maker;
4. Separately whisk milk for latte;
5. Add coffee to the chocolate-peanut mixture and carefully pour in the whipped milk in a thin stream.
6. You can sprinkle finely chopped peanuts on top of the coffee.

The sticky taste of peanut butter mixes well with the sweet chocolate and taste of freshly brewed coffee.

Calories in coffee with peanut butter

We have already said that the drink has a fairly high energy value, precisely because of peanut butter, which is essentially oil, that is, fat.

• The calorie content of espresso or Americano is about 2–4 kcal, which is very little even with a very limited daily diet.
• The calorie content of the paste depends on the manufacturer and composition, but, on average, you can take the value of 550 kcal per 100 grams, about 65 kcal in a teaspoon.

That is, if you cook Americano with two tablespoons of pasta, you will get about 130 kcal. If you add milk - plus 30 kcal per 50 ml. The result is a drink with nutritional value of about 160 calories.

Any syrups, sugar, chocolate or cream, as well as liqueurs further increase calories.

Overall, peanut butter coffee is definitely worth a try if you like both of these products. It's good for your body and very tasty. Try different pasta flavors and combine them with different ingredients, add ice or drink the cocktail hot - and you will find the best taste for yourself!

Which coffee shops can you try?

The list of coffee shops offering this drink is actively expanding. But at the moment you can also try the Snickers latte in Traveler's Сoffee, Coffee like, Coffee moose, and “Taste of Life” coffee shops.

Snickers coffee..

I would like to tell you one mind-blowing recipe. A recipe for those who love coffee, regular dark coffee with milk and sugar. The main character of this recipe. Snickers, everyone's favorite candy bar.

And so we make regular hot coffee, add milk, sugar (although I recommend without it), and add a piece of Snickers. That's all, I promise you a new taste and smell.

Raf coffee: recipes for real gourmets.

Rough coffee was invented by metropolitan baristas 20 years ago. This drink is a little reminiscent of cappuccino, but its milk component is not whipped separately, but together with the other ingredients. Therefore, the taste comes out very tender and creamy.

This is a dessert drink, popular among gourmets, based on espresso, with the addition of cream and two types of sugar: regular and vanilla. It has a soft, delicate taste, slightly reminiscent of creme brulee ice cream.

The coffee cocktail is served in a cup like a cappuccino or in a glass goblet, often decorated with fancy designs (latte art). And to make it sparkle with new colors, add seasonings, cognac, chocolate or syrups.

Iced Snickers Latte Recipe

This option is popular on the American continent. One of its original ingredients, Hershey's coffee syrup, is quite problematic to find in the Russian Federation. Therefore, we can recommend not to get hung up on this manufacturer and purchase any available coffee syrup. By the way, you can make it yourself. Recipes are not at all difficult to find on the Internet.

To make a Snickers latte, you just need to mix all the ingredients. The process is carried out using a blender until foam forms. The following components must be mixed:

• a large amount of ice;
• cooled coffee (2 cups);
• the same amount of milk;
• coffee syrup;
• caramel syrup;
• almond extract (the ingredient is optional and is added to taste).

Be sure to read: Making the perfect espresso: barista secrets

Immediately after mixing, the drink can be poured into cups and drunk.

The history of "Raf", its difference from cappuccino

In the middle of the 90s of the last century, the first chain of coffee shops, Coffee Bean, operated in Moscow, organized according to the Western standard. It is logical that foreigners visited her establishments with pleasure, including a certain Raphael, who turned out to be not a huge fan of ordinary cappuccino and espresso. He turned to the baristas with a request to make him a special drink that did not have a pronounced coffee taste.

Three young people: Galina Samokhina, Artyom Berestov and Gleb Neveikin whipped up espresso with low-fat cream and sugar and served a new cocktail to the capricious client.

Not only Rafael, but also his friends really liked the invention of the capital’s baristas. Now they were increasingly ordering “the same coffee as Raf’s.” The phrase was gradually reduced to two words. And a new one has appeared on the restaurant’s menu.

Over time, baristas moved to work at Coffeemania and began making cocktails in a new place. So their “brainchild” gained Moscow-wide, and then all-Russian popularity. Now “Raf-coffee” can be ordered in virtually any specialized Russian establishment, but abroad it is found very rarely.

The first difference between a capital cocktail and an Italian cappuccino is the replacement of milk with cream, which makes the taste softer. The method of making both drinks is also different. So, for cappuccino, only milk is frothed, which is then added to the base. In Raf Coffee, all ingredients are subjected to a simultaneous foaming process - thanks to this, the cocktail comes out airy and practically melts in the mouth.

Raf coffee - what is it?

So, we are talking about a drink made from espresso, sugar (usually vanilla), and cream. The ingredients are whipped by the pitcher. All components are whipped at the same time. Of course, the Russian version is not as exotic as “kopi”, which means Singaporean coffee, but still, it has a huge number of fans. Unlike cappuccino, for which a technological map has been developed, raf is an original recipe, so there are no strict standards or requirements.

It is recommended to use low-fat cream - 10%; it does not need to be whipped for long, so the foamy head is less fluffy and thick than coffee prepared using traditional Viennese technology.

Various syrups are added; according to true connoisseurs, lavender is best. The taste of the treat is tender, with a pronounced creamy note.

Interesting fact! Lavender raff is a worthy alternative to pumpkin latte.

How to cook

To make real “coffee for Raphael,” specifically the kind that was served to Coffee Bean guests more than 20 years ago, one cannot do without professional equipment. Otherwise, the ingredients will not mix together properly and you will not get a stable creamy foam of suitable texture.

Snickers cocktail.

Sweet peanut butter, vanilla ice cream, chocolate and nuts - even individually these are cool sweets, but together they are just a bomb! Try the delicious Snickers cocktail now!

Classic recipe step by step

Wikipedia will tell you in detail what types of treats there are, and here is a classic recipe for cooking.

1. Prepare the necessary components.
2. The cup must be warmed up.
3. Pour the cream into the pitcher, add sugar (vanilla or 50% regular, 50% vanilla, so that the bitterness characteristic of vanilla does not appear);
4. Brew espresso, pour in cream and sugar.
5. Whisk the ingredients.
6. Warm the cup, pour and garnish before serving.

INGREDIENTS

• Ice cream 200 grams vanilla
• Milk 80 ml
• Chocolate syrup 30 ml
• Banana 0.5 Pieces
• Peanut butter 1-2 tbsp. spoons
• Nuts To taste

Remove the milk from the refrigerator; it should not be cold.

Place pasta, banana, chocolate, ice cream and nuts in a blender. You need to grind everything a couple of times, just don’t turn everything into mush.

Add milk and turn on the blender for a couple more seconds.

You can serve with whipped cream. I didn't have any nuts left for decoration, so I used mint leaves. Bon appetit!

Snickers Mocha coffee recipe

In this description, we will not specifically give the exact quantities of the components that make up this drink. Tastes can differ significantly from person to person, so choose your proportions. So, you will need:

• freshly prepared espresso using any method;
• skim or even soy milk, although regular milk can also be used. Everything is determined by your personal tastes;
• chocolate;
• caramel syrup. Most likely, you will have to look for it in stores, but if you decide to try Snickers Mocha, then difficulties will not stop you;
• ground hazelnuts The ideal grind size is that used in the famous Snickers bar.

Be sure to read: How to make cappuccino with foam without a cappuccino maker

To prepare the drink, you need to take a large mug or glass and mix chocolate, syrup and hazelnuts in this container. Then add coffee (immediately after preparing it) and stir again. We also put hot, but not boiling milk into a mug. Now you need to mix everything thoroughly until the layer of syrup disappears at the bottom of the container. The resulting homogeneous mixture can be decorated with whipped cream. Bon appetit!

Original recipes with additives

Raf has gained enormous popularity, many baristas have come up with their own recipes, which is why today there are so many variations on the theme of a delicate, aromatic drink. Moreover, in its short history it has received awards in various competitions and today has become part of the classic coffee menu.

Lavender

The classic recipe appeared only in 1996, but this did not stop creative people with a rich imagination from coming up with fascinating legends for the drink. One of them is about lavender raff. The Chinese emperor went on a campaign with his wife. One day he was preparing coffee for the woman he loved, but fell asleep. When the couple was resting, lavender flowers fell into the cups, and the drink turned out wonderful. After drinking it, the emperor and his wife felt cheerfulness and strength.

To prepare a treat according to the recipe from the legend, you will need lavender petals. You can purchase them at any pharmacy or grow a flower yourself. A teaspoon of petals is crushed, added to the rest of the ingredients, then prepared according to the classic recipe.

Chocolate with spices

You will need one shot of espresso, 100 ml of cream, 50 g of dark chocolate, but if you prefer milk chocolate, take it and other spices to taste. You need to melt the chocolate in a water bath, brew coffee, mix the ingredients, and beat them. Sprinkle spices on top.

Orange

An original combination of the taste of coffee beans and citrus fruits. To prepare, you will need a teaspoon of chopped orange zest, then the drink is prepared according to the traditional recipe. However, you can use orange or tangerine flavored syrup (20 ml), then you don’t have to add sugar.

Another recipe - instead of zest and syrup, add 20 ml of freshly squeezed juice. The juice is pre-strained. Other components are added according to the traditional recipe. Citrus drink speeds up metabolism and strengthens the immune system.

Honey

Instead of sugar, add honey - 1-2 teaspoons, depending on how sweet you drink your coffee.

Advice! If the honey is sugared, you can heat it and it will become liquid again.

Rough cheese (cheese) coffee

For a cheese treat you will need soft cream cheese - 30 g, milk 100 ml, cream 50 ml, one shot of espresso. An important feature of this coffee is that all ingredients must first be blended with a blender, only then heated. The top of the drink is decorated with grated cheese.

With halva

Instead of sugar, use halva, if you take a traditional dessert - 25 g, if syrup - 20 ml, you also need cream - 150 ml, one serving of espresso. Some gourmets add 10 ml of nut syrup.

All ingredients must be whisked and then heated.

Raf Snickers (peanut)

All you need for a peanut treat is adding a tablespoon of peanut butter. Then the products are mixed and traditionally whipped. If you prefer sweet peanut raffe, pour in 20 ml of caramel syrup. To decorate the finished drink, use whipped cream and roasted peanuts in sugar.

Raffaello or coconut

Recipe for connoisseurs of Raffaello sweets and coconut flavor. Instead of cream, coconut milk is used (volume - 150 ml). Then the ingredients are mixed and beaten. The drink is sprinkled with coconut on top.

Walnut

Coffee and nuts are another successful combination of flavors. To prepare nut raffa you will need 15 ml of hazelnut syrup, Brazil nut syrup, 150 ml of cream, one serving of traditional espresso. Decorated with whipped cream and roasted almond petals.

Raf gingerbread

Coffee and the subtle taste of gingerbread are the perfect combination for the cold season. Instead of sugar, you can use 10 ml vanilla syrup, you also need to add 20 ml gingerbread syrup, 150 ml cream, one shot of espresso. Decorated with whipped cream and candied fruits.

As you can see, there are a huge number of cooking options, we talked about the most popular ones. If you like experiments and original combinations, create your own, original version.

Of course, it will no longer be the raf familiar to many, but perhaps the new drink will be no less tasty and will win the hearts of millions of coffee lovers.

If among the recipes presented you did not find the one you want to try, watch the video with other unusual recipes:

Also, experiment, try making strawberry, almond, raspberry raf. Many sites offer detailed recipes, photos, master classes, so if you are caught up in coffee addiction, try, mix, surprise.

For lovers of exotic tastes, there is salted raf with salted caramel. Today, Russian coffee shops offer guests wonderful treats, for example, in Shokoladnitsa they prepare raf with Far Eastern lemongrass.

The following video will interest novice baristas:

Standard raffa recipe

First, let's look at the classic method, and then other options.

First of all, you need to brew 30-50 ml of coffee. Espresso is best. The method of preparation does not matter. Coffee must be strained or filtered.

It is better to prepare raf in a coffee machine, otherwise you will have to allocate more time. Without it, the cream needs to be heated to a temperature of 60 degrees. You will need 100 ml of them. It is recommended to take 10-15% fat content.

Then the ingredients are mixed and 5 grams are added. vanilla and 5 gr. regular sugar. The contents must be thoroughly beaten. This can be done with a cappuccino maker, mixer, or whisk. The finished drink should be poured into a tall cup. Before serving, raf coffee can be decorated with grated chocolate.

According to the standard preparation method, the drink turns out to be very sweet. Therefore, the proportions can be easily changed and experimented with. If you like a more creamy taste, you can reduce the amount of sugar.

Vanilla sugar is often replaced with vanilla powder. Just because the name contains the word vanilla does not mean you need to add the same 5 grams. You only need a little bit of powder, on the tip of a knife. Vanilla liqueur or syrup actually gives a different, richer taste. You will need 10-15 ml per cup.

Sometimes coffee lovers completely abandon vanilla and replace it with cinnamon. Raff is also delicious with liqueurs, cognac and syrups.

Raf is trending now

Raf inspires baristas from all over the world to experiment, change ingredients and make changes to the classic method of preparation. Not all varieties are espresso based; some use Turkish coffee. Cream can be replaced with regular milk, sometimes cane sugar is added. Syrups and fillers radically change the taste and smell.

Types of raf coffee include Viennese coffee and espresso con panna. These drinks are prepared according to a strict order. In others, new ideas constantly come to mind.

For example, lavender raf is gaining popularity. According to a legend from China, the emperor went on a mountain hike. There he cooked raf and fell asleep. While sleeping, several lavender petals fell into the glass. The emperor was ready to experiment and tried unusual coffee. He received tone and inspiration. This is just one version of the appearance of lavender raff.

Coffee raf regularly participates in various coffee competitions and takes high places. Coffee shops around the world traditionally have this Russian drink on their menu.