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Nutritious Coffee

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Heritage Classic

Nutritious Coffee

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\"\" 82 \"\"
Recipe Score · Heritage Classic
⏱ Time
5 minutes to boil, 5 minutes to settle

🥘 Ingredients

1/2 oz. of ground coffee, 1 pint of milk.

👨‍🍳 Method

Let the coffee be freshly ground; put it into a saucepan, with the milk, which should be made nearly boiling before the coffee is put in, and boil both together for 3 minutes; clear it by pouring some of it into a cup, and then back again, and leave it on the hob for a few minutes to settle thoroughly. This coffee may be made still more nutritious by the addition of an egg well beaten, and put into the coffee-cup.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Mia — Comfort Seeker
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
This one hit different

I tried this vintage recipe for Nutritious Coffee this week, and I must say, it was a delightful trip down memory lane. I've always been a comfort seeker in the kitchen, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. I found the process of boiling the coffee and milk together to be surprisingly soothing, like a slow dance of flavors. The most delightful surprise was the addition of the egg — I was skeptical at first, but the result was a surprisingly rich and velvety texture that reminded me of a cross between a latte and a custard. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to cozy up on a chilly evening or seeking a warm hug in a cup. The process is simple enough for a weeknight, but the result feels special, like a little self-care ritual. I'll be keeping this one in my rotation for those days when I need a little extra comfort.

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