Black Coffee is made by brewing coffee powder in hot water. Black Coffee is a great beverage for weight loss as it is made without using milk or any sweetener or additives. Black Coffee is said to have great health benefits. Learn to make Black Coffee the right way with step by step pictures and video.
Black Coffee is one of the easiest beverages you can make anytime as its instant version. Drinking black coffee is acquired taste so not everyone will like it. You can have black coffee in the morning or mid noon.
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What is Black Coffee?
Black Coffee refers to coffee made without milk or any creamer and additives like sugar or any added flavors. So it is made with just coffee powder and hot water.Though it tastes slightly bitter you can adjust either by adding little sugar or brewing up a light black coffee by reducing coffee powder.
Black Coffee is made using hot water and coffee powder without milk / creamer, sugar. Without sugar or sweetener black coffee tastes slightly bitter so sugar or any sweetener can be added as per taste and preference.
Black Coffee is also known as Americano or Cafe Noir. Americano is the name used for a black coffee made by brewing espresso and adding hot water. Though it is just adding hot water to coffee powder, brewing perfect black coffee needs practice.
Chicory
Few store bought ground coffee powder has a percentage of chicory added. But the one I buy has low percentage of chicory. The perfect blend of chicory to coffee enhances coffee taste and aroma by inducing a nutty taste to the coffee and that is the reason why chicory is added to coffee.
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There are many types of roasted coffee beans available in the market. You can buy raw coffee beans, roast and grind it at home. Popular varieties include Dark roast, Medium roast, Light roast, American Roast, Arabica beans etc.
Black Coffee is great for weight loss as it does not include milk or any sweetener or additives but still it is refreshing. So if you drinking black coffee mainly for weight loss then skip sugar or sweetener.
Black Coffee is a healthy alternate to our regular coffee with milk. Black coffee is known for its health benefits too. Although drinking black coffee without milk and sugar is an acquired taste, I am sure many are addicted to it.
Coffee Decoction made should be thick so that while adding hot water it will be perfect to balance. Either using instant coffee powder or freshly roast & grind coffee powder make sure to prepare a thick decoction.
Generally black coffee is made in many ways which includes instant coffee powder, filter coffee maker or drip coffee maker, french press, espresso machine, moka pot etc. I have shared 2 common ways to make black coffee at home easily. This is not only convenient, it is quick and easy to make with available things in your kitchen.
The taste of black coffee purely depends on the coffee powder used. Freshly roasted and ground coffee powder has a unique taste. Black Coffee made using freshly ground coffee is the best because of the intense coffee flavor.
Coffee powder for making black coffee can be instant coffee powder or coffee powder made from freshly roasted coffee beans and grinding it. Both tastes different and unique in its own way.
Black Coffee Ingredients
- Water – Use clean pure water to boil.
- Coffee powder – You can use any instant coffee powder that is strong and flavorful. You can use freshly roast grind coffee powder too.
- Sugar(optional) – I used cane sugar, you can use white sugar or just skip it.
Black Coffee (2 ways)
I have shared 2 ways to make black coffee at home
- Instant Version – This is quickest and easiest as it involves just mixing hot water with instant coffee powder along with sugar if adding.
- Filter Coffee Version – This is made by brewing a thick coffee decoction then adding hot water to it.
Black Coffee Benefits
- Helps in weight loss
- Rich in antioxidants
- Improves memory
- Cleans our stomach, good for heart
- Prevents the risk of developing diseases
Black Coffee for weight loss
Black coffee is low in calories hence a perfect drink for weight loss. It has no sweetener or any other additives so free from fat, calories, cholesterol and a great beverage for weight loss. Though it has a slightly bitter taste people all over the world love it that way. Obviously a proper regular diet with exercise along with a cup of black coffee will sure make a difference in your waist line.
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How to make Black Coffee Step by Step
Instant Version
1.To begin with first add water.
2.Boil it well.
3.After that to a serving cup add instant coffee powder and sugar.
4.Add little water first.
5.Mix it well.
6.Add remaining hot water to it.
7.Mix well and serve hot! Your black coffee is ready.
Filter Method
Filter for coffee is shown in the picture below and we make decoction for coffee with the filter.
Coffee Filter has 4 parts s shown here.
1.First fix the upper compartment to the lower compartment like this.
2.Add 2 teaspoon freshly ground coffee powder or filter coffee powder you get in stores.
3.Place top chamber on it. Press it well.
4.Add 1/2 cup hot water to it. If you thick decoction then 1/2 cup will be perfect. You can 3/4 cup to get a slightly runny decoction.
5.After adding water close and keep it undisturbed for 20 minutes at least for the decoction to drip down fully.
6.It takes time as it slowly drips because of the finest holes.
7.Add 1/4 cup decoction to a serving glass.
8.Add 3/4 cup hot water to it.
9.Mix it well. Add sugar if needed. Black coffee is ready!
Black coffee is ready. Serve hot!
Expert Tips
- Coffee Powder – Use finest good quality coffee powder. If buying coffee grounds make sure to buy fresh. You can even buy raw coffee beans, roast and grind it at home. Adjust coffee powder according to your preference. If you like strong bitter black coffee then add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder for 1 cup water.
- Decoction – Make thick coffee decoction so that it will be perfect while mixing it with water.
- Methods – You can choose either instant version or filter method to make black coffee.
- Sweetener – If using sweetener you can use cane sugar or brown sugar.
- Creamer – If you are not used to have black coffee then you can add 1 tablespoon creamer or milk or almond milk for vegan option.
Serving & Storage
You can have black coffee anytime of the day. I would recommend making black coffee fresh and consuming it for best flavor. However you can store coffee decoction in fridge for 2 days and use it.
FAQS
1.How to make Instant Black Coffee?
Generally brewing up black coffee the traditional way takes a bit of time. So this instant method of making black coffee using instant coffee powder is quick without compromising much in taste. To begin with first boil water well, then switch off. To serving cup add instant coffee powder and sugar id needed. Add little hot water to it, mix it well. Then add remaining hot water mix it well and serve hot!
2.Is Black Coffee good for weight loss?
Yes it is but take black coffee in moderation but don’t rely only on that for weight loss. You can have black coffee once or maximum twice a day preferable during noon or evenings as its more refreshing. If you are opting black coffee for weight loss then skip sugar or any added additives or flavors.
3.When can I drink Black Coffee ?
The best time to drink black coffee is mid morning to noon 10 AM-12 PM or between 2 PM-5 PM.
4.How many cups of Black Coffee can I drink in day?
Studies have found that 2-3 cups of black coffee a day is perfectly fine.
5.Can I drink Black Coffee daily?
1 cup of black coffee daily is a safe amount. Also you should remember what goes into your black coffee really matters. So this 1 cup is fine only if had with just hot water and coffee powder without sweetener and additives.
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Black Coffee | How to make Black Coffee
Ingredients
Instant Version
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar optional
Filter Method
- 2 heaped teaspoon filter coffee powder / coffee grounds
- 1/2 cup + 3/4 cup water
Instructions
Instant Version Step by Step
- To begin with first add water.
- Boil it well.
- After that to a serving cup add instant coffee powder and sugar.
- Add little water first.
- Mix it well.
- Add remaining hot water to it.
- Mix well and serve hot!
- Your black coffee is ready.
- Instant black coffee ready. Serve hot!
Filter Coffee Method
- First fix the upper compartment to the lower compartment like this.
- Add 2 teaspoon freshly ground coffee powder or filter coffee powder you get in stores.
- Place top chamber on it. Press it well.
- Add 1/2 cup hot water to it. If you thick decoction then 1/2 cup will be perfect. You can 3/4 cup to get a slightly runny decoction.
- After adding water close and keep it undisturbed for 20 minutes at least for the decoction to drip down fully.
- It takes time as it slowly drips because of the finest holes.
- Add 1/4 cup decoction to a serving glass.
- Add 3/4 cup hot water to it.
- Mix it well. Add sugar if needed. Black coffee is ready!
- Black coffee is ready. Serve hot!
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Notes
- Use good quality coffee powder.
- Adjust coffee powder according to your preference. If you like strong bitter black coffee then add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder for 1 cup water.
- Boil water when it boils well add coffee powder to it. Boil for 2 mins or until its brewed well. Switch off. Strain and add sugar mix well and serve hot!
- Make decoction the traditional way using the coffee filter like shown here.
Kate Phillips
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