Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsButtermilkCarafe's Recipe

Carafe's Recipe

Inspired by Buttermilk
Time30m
Serves4

Make Carafe's Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Additions

Garnishes

Method

Brewing the Coffee

  1. 1

    Grind the Coffee Beans

    Use a coffee grinder to grind 2 cups of fresh coffee beans to a medium-coarse consistency.

  2. 2

    Boil the Water

    In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Steep the Coffee

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add the ground coffee beans to the hot water and stir gently. Let it steep for 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain the Coffee

    Use a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter to strain the coffee into a carafe, discarding the grounds.

Flavoring the Coffee

  1. 5

    Add Milk

    Pour 1 cup of milk into the brewed coffee in the carafe and stir well.

  2. 6

    Sweeten the Coffee

    Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the coffee, adjusting to taste, and mix until fully dissolved.

  3. 7

    Add Vanilla Extract

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for added flavor.

Serving the Carafe's

  1. 8

    Garnish the Coffee

    Serve the coffee in cups, topping each with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

  2. 9

    Enjoy!

    Your delicious Carafe's coffee is ready to be enjoyed. Serve hot and savor the flavors.

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