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Capucine

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A coffee drink served at Jause, the Viennese take on afternoon tea.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Vanilla Sugar

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Coffee

1 cup chilled whipping cream
1 cup ground mocha java coffee
6 cups distilled water

Preparation

  1. For sugar:

    Step 1

    Place sugar in airtight container. Bury vanilla bean pieces in sugar. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 days. Stir mixture once a day. (Can be prepared 1 month ahead.)

  2. For coffee:

    Step 2

    Beat cream to soft peaks in large bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup vanilla sugar and beat to stiff peaks.

    Step 3

    Place filter in drip-type coffee maker. Fill with ground coffee. Bring 6 cups water to boil. Slowly ladle water over coffee. Let water drip through before adding more. Divide coffee among 4 glasses or coffee cups. Top each with dollop of cream.

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