Cafe Coffee Day Inspired - Tropical Iceberg Coffee Recipe

I'm recreating and updating few blogs from the past. Tropical iceberg coffee is a popular and most viewed blog post from 2011. Here is my Old Post Link. For this recipe I'm using Filta Fresh Coffee from Cafe Coffee Day.

Filta Fresh Coffee comes in individually vacuum sealed packet. The coffee is potent with 90% coffee and 10% Chicory. Easy to follow instructions just takes 3 steps to prepare filter coffee. I came across this filta fresh coffee at The Serai resorts chikamagaluru. 

Filta Coffee sachets are priced at 20/- per pack and for a entire box is 137/- on Amazon. This sachets are very handy when travelling and makes are great gift for people who travel a lot.

Method to prepare the filta fresh coffee: Bring a cup of water to boil and reserve. Open the filta sachet and place the coffee in a cup there is a holder which can fit to the lip of a cup. 

Moisten the coffee with hot water allow to brew for 20 seconds. Pour the hot water after 20 seconds allow the coffee to brew. Once the coffee has brewed I liked to place the filter in the brew for another minute to extract a stronger blend.

In this recipe you will notice I am combining all ingredients and freezing to form crystals then blending to form a rich drink. Normally at a cafe they add ice cubes to create a thick drink by the time we finish the drink it tends to water-down a lot and loose flavor and taste. Following my method you will have a rich drink till the end and it will not turn watery. 

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Ingredients:
1 1/2 Cups Filta Fresh Coffee or Follow my Filter Coffee Recipe Link 
500 ML Milk + 2 Cups Milk
4 Tbsp Chocolate Syrup
3 Scoops Vanilla Icecream
2 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Coco Powder
Whipped Cream from a can or use whipping cream powder and pipe it on the coffee as a garnish...

Method:

We normally boil the milk allow it to cool and then place it in fridge and use as required. Since Bangalore has a tropical climate the weather changes from cold to rainy and sunny the milk we buy tends to split and this is the only way to store it.

In a mixing bowl combine the filta coffee, coco-powder, vanilla icecream and 3 tbsp of chocolate syrup whisk well. combine milk (room temp milk or cold milk) slowly whisk cover and place in freezer for 6 to 8 hours this we need the mixture to form crystals.

Once the mixture forms ice crystals add 4 scoops of coffee mixture to a mixer-jar along with 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp sugar blend well to form a smoothie.

Decorate a tall tumbler with chocolate syrup pour the prepared smoothie to the tumbler top with whipping cream and garnish with chocolate syrup serve right away...Enjoy 😊

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Nutmeg Infused Cold Pressed Coffee Recipe (Coffee Juice)

If you haven’t tried cold brew or cold pressed coffee yet, you’re missing out. The flavor is delightfully smooth compared to the taste of your usual cup, and it packs more than enough of a caffeinated kick to get you going in the morning. I have come across many articles and recipes for cold pressed coffee but never really got to taste it before, until my trip to The Serai Chikmangalur. 

My day at, The Serai started with a refreshing nutmeg infused cold brew coffee. So what was on my to do list for blog, I had to recreate the recipe and share it with my lovely readers...

Lets start with, what is cold brewed Coffee? It’s a way of brewing coffee in cold water rather than the traditional method of using hot water. 

Cold brew has a longer extraction process which gives it a few advantages over your typical cup of coffee. For one, it tastes a lot smoother. The familiar bite of hot brewed coffee is caused by fatty acids, which are left behind during the cold brewing process. This means it’s not only easier on your taste buds but on your stomach as well.

After brewing coffee grounds in cold water for a set amount of time (more on the ideal schedule later) you’re left with a tasty cold brew.

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Your brew can be used as a base for many different drinks: hot, cold, iced, or in a cocktail! The versatility of cold brew is a true game-changer in how you consume your daily dose of coffee. cold brew can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

We can always dilute the coffee as per taste preference and use accordingly. Since we do not use sugar at home regularly, I've used date syrup and honey, we can also use diet sugar or palm sugar as per preference.

To prepare this cold brewed coffee I've used 100% coffee by coffeeday. Mysore Royal: a premium coffee powder with flavors of bitter chocolate and caramel with whisper of rich fruit, with flecks of sweetness makes you feel like royalty .This is not an instant coffee. 

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Ingredients To Prepare Cold Pressed Coffee:
10 Tbsp 100% Coffee
1/4 Cup Honey or Date Syrup or 10 Tbsp Sugar or Diet Sugar.
1 Tbsp Grated Nutmeg
2 Litre Cold Water 

We also need a glass jug or glass bottle for brewing...

Method:
Measure 10 Tbsp Coffee reserve.
Grate the nutmeg using a cheese grater reserve.
In a glass jug pour the coffee and nutmeg top with cold water close with tight lid and refrigerate for 18 hours.
After 18 hours strain the coffee using a sieve.
Mix 1/4 cup honey or dates syrup in the coffee stir well...Serve chilled...Enjoy.

We can also use this cold brew coffee to prepare coffee based cocktails 😉

Do visit my blogs on culinary adventure to The Serai Day 1, 2, 3 and malnad cuisine...#Itsallaboutcoffee

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The Super New Menu @Cafe Coffee Day-New Bel Road Bengaluru

"A Lot Can Happen Over Coffee". Popular Cafe Coffee Day Bengalureans favorite hangout destination on a budget be it business over coffee, hang out with friends or a romantic hangout space it has to be at CCD. Extending their Super new menu CCD has a lot to offer from humble soul satisfying soups to quick bites, burgers, sandwiches, rich and creamy dessert cakes.

We had few errands to run near new bel road on our way was cafe coffee day...me and dad wanted to stop over for quick bites and coffee. I ordered the tomato soup garlic bread and nachos...My dad opted for veg cutlet and cappuccino. I liked the soup...nachos had too much of hot sauce and very tart cream sauce on top this was some how not tasting right..veg cutlet had a crispy skin very bland patty. Over all the new menu has something for everyone. The only two dishes apart from coffee we enjoyed were the garlic bread and soup.

Service was good, Centrally located. Ample parking.

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 Cappuccino 

Veg Cutlet

 Tomato Soup

 Garlic Bread

 Nachos

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FERRERO ROCHER LATTE

If your a chocoholic like me try this for sure also treat that special lady in your life AKA MOM...

Video Recipe Link...

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!

Ingredients:

3 Ferrero Rochers 

2 Tbsp Coco Powder

1/2 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder

2 Scoops of Ice cream + for garnish

1 Tbsp Sugar

3 Cups Milk

Prep Up:

Place the milk in a bowl and freeze until it forms crystals.

Method:

• In a juicer mixer jar add the ferrero rocher coco powder sugar coffer powder and grind until powder format.
• Add milk and ice cream whip until all ingredients are well combined pour into tall tumblers garnish with scoops of ice cream and ferrero rocher serve right away....Enjoy...:)

Oreo Frappé (Cafe Coffee Day Inspired)

I'm died hard fan of cafe coffee day tried their new oreo frappe and was totally inspired I like my coffee blend on the stronger side since I don't drink coffee and tea often  prefer it that way did add little extra coco to the mixture you may reduce it if you want only coffee flavor...

Ingredients:
10 Chocolate Cream Oreo
1 Cup Strong Filter Coffee ( Please Click Here to see how I prepare Filter Coffee)
1/2 Tsp Instant Coffee
2 Cups Milk
3 Cup Ice Cream Chocolate or vanilla
3 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Coco Powder
3 Cups Milk

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl leaving the ice cream out use a whisk to well combine cover and place in freezer for 4 to 6 hours till crystals form.
• Once crystals have formed  crush the crystals using a spatula add to a blender along with ice cream and crushed oreo blend till oreo is crushed into tiny bits.

Serve the Coffee in a tall tumbler garnished with oreo...Enjoy...:)

Basil Tea/Tulasi Kashayam

Right in time for Cold, Cough, Flu,body pain and also indigestion winter and harsh summers are always a pain. everyone of us have to suffer from such aliments the holy basil  is soothing and gives an instant relief...hope this recipe is helpful for you...:)

Recipe video watch enjoy...:)

Ingredients:
2 Fist Full Basil if you can find fresh basil where  you live 4 tbsp of dry basil can be used.
2 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
1/2 Tbsp Pepper Corns
4-5 Cardamom Pods
2 Inch Ginger
8 Tbsp Jaggery or Honey
4 Cups Water
3 Tbsp Lime Juice (Optional)

Method:

1. In a fry pan dry roast the coriander seeds, pepper corns and cardamom pods on a medium flame till light brown in color.
2. Transfer the dry roasted ingredients to a mixer jar and grind till fine powder.
3. Boil water in a heavy bottom pot add jaggery allow the jaggery to melt.
4. Crush ginger in a mortar and pestle add the ginger to the boiling water allow to boil for 5 minutes.
5. Add the spice powder and basil bring to a rapid boil strain and serve hot.

this drink can also be served cold during summer lime juice can be added to enhance flavor and tangy taste.

Do you know basil can help keep away pesty flies and cockroach away...:)

Nutella Coffee Pannacotta

Wishing Everyone a Fabulous 2013 

Recipe demo video...:)

Ingredients:

2 Cups Milk please use full fat milk
2 Cups Heavy cream
2 Tbsp Gelatin
3-4 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Instant Coffee Powder
4 Tbsp Nutella
2 Tbsp Coco powder

Method:

• In a bowl add the gelatin and add luke warm water and mix allow to melt or place the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds till gelatin melts.
• Place a heavy bottom pot on medium flame add 1 cup milk and 1 cup cream bring to a simmering boil add half of the sugar and whisk till sugar dissolves.
• Mix the coco powder with a bit of luke water or milk in a cup this is to avoid lumps add the coco to the boiling milk and stir using a whisk is much more faster and really helps.
• Add the nutella and stir till nutella melts and combines with milk thoroughly add half of the melted gelatin and keep stirring till well combined.remove from flame allow to cool a bit before pouring into serving glasses.
• Once the mixture is divided equally into serving glasses cover with clingwrap and place in the fridge till sets.
• To prepare the coffee panna cotta add 1 cup milk and 1 cup cream into heavy bottom pot and bring to a simmering boil on medium flame.
• Add sugar and whisk till sugar dissolves. add the instant coffee and stir well add the remaining gelatin and stir till well combined remove from flame and allow to cool a bit.
• Divide the mixture equally and layer on the pre set nutella follow the same process and place in the fridge till set.

Garnish with tempered chocolate and chocolate shaving serve with loads of love to your guests and family enjoy

Nutella Latte

I read about this recipe long time back in a magazine I guess it was cosmopolitan... don't remember my bad however I tried the recipe right after i read it on the magazine from then this has been my secret recipe...there are few changes that I've done over the years trust me this is awesomeness...:)

Do view my demo video...:)

Ingredients:
2 Cups Full Fat Milk
1 Tsp Instant Coffee Powder
1/2 Cup Filter Coffee
2-3 Tbsp Nutella or an entire jar what say...:D
1 Tbsp Sugar (Optional)
Heavy whipping Cream (optional)

Please click here to look into filter coffee recipe.

Method:

• In a heavy bottom pot add milk and bring to a boil on a medium flame.
• Add sugar to the milk and keep whisking add nutella and keep stirring till nutella melts.
• Add coffee and stir once bring to a boil and remove from flame.
• If you have a whisk just whisk the coffee once to create froth pour into serving mugs and top with whipping cream.

Serve right away with toast or biscuits...this recipe can be chilled and served during summer...enjoy...:)

Do view my filter coffee recipe too...:)

Ginger Chai Latte

Ginger and cardamom is know for its digestive properties in my family dad is true die hard fan of tea he loves tea so much every hour he needs a shot of tea to keep him going its a bad habit though i can never control him. winter is a best weather to enjoy creamy ginger tea. I've added my own pizazz and created chai latte just for you...such a warm post for holidays so happy to spread love around me.

Chai latte recipe demo...:)

Ingredients:
3 Cups Water
1 Inch Piece Ginger
4-5 Tbsp Tea powder
5-6 Cardamom pods
3 Cups Milk (Full Fat)
Whipping Cream (Optional)
Sugar as per taste

Method:

• Peal the ginger and wash thoroughly before preparation.
• Using a mortar and pestle first crush the cardamom pods and reserve in a bowl. just bruise the ginger a bit and reserve in a bowl.
• Add water to a heavy bottom pot and bring to a rapid boil. add the cardamom and ginger and bring to a rapid boil for 2 minutes reduce the flame.
• Add the tea and stir allow to boil turn of the flame and cover the pot with a plate allow the tea to rest a bit.
• Bring milk to a rapid boil add sugar to the milk and keep stirring remove from flame once the sugar dissolves.
• Filter the tea into the milk directly and stir serve hot into mug topped with whipping cream. 

Serve along with biscuits or cakes enjoy...:)

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