Jul 14 2026

Carafe Recipe

Time20m
Serves6

serves 4-6

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Enhancements

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Coffee Grounds

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 1 cup of coffee grounds. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Let Steep

    Cover the pot and let the coffee grounds steep for about 4-5 minutes.

Flavoring

  1. 4

    Add Sugar and Spices

    After steeping, add 0.5 cups of sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of cinnamon to the coffee. Stir well until sugar is dissolved.

Serving

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Using a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter, strain the coffee into a carafe. Discard the coffee grounds.

  2. 6

    Add Garnishes

    Pour the coffee into cups and top each serving with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a cinnamon stick.

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