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To Boil Coffee
From Modern cookery, in all its branches, 1884
Serves 2
A pinch of isinglass or an egg-shell can be used to clarify if needed.
Presented as published in 1884. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
0Calories
0 gProtein
0 gCarbs
0 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories0.3 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium7.7 mg
Potassium16 mg
Calcium7.7 mg
Iron0 mg
Magnesium3.2 mg
Phosphorus0.9 mg
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin A0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K0 mcg
Vitamin B60 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
Niacin (B3)0.1 mg
Folate0.6 mcg
Choline0.7 mg
Caffeine11 mg
Water265 g
Estimated from matched ingredients across 2 servings.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Modern cookery, in all its branches (1884) by Eliza Acton, page 510. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
TO BOIL COFFEE. To boil coffee and refine it, put the necessary quantity of water into a pot which it will not fill by some inches ; when it boils stir in the coffee ; for unless this be at once moistened, it will remain on the top and be liable to fly over. Give it one or two strong boils, then raise it from the fire, and simmer it for ten minutes only ; pour out a large cupful twice, hold it high over the coffee pot and pour it in again, then set it on the stove where it will keep hot without simmering or moving in the least, for ten minutes longer. It will be perfectly clear, unless mismanaged, without any other fining. Should more, however, be deemed necessary, a very small pinch of isinglass, or a clean egg-shell, with a little of the white adhering to it, is the best that can be used. Never use mustard to fine coffee with. It is a barbarous custom of which we have heard foreigners who have been in England vehemently complain. Coffee, 2 oz. ; water, . 1 pint to 1 quart, according to the strength required
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