Hot Coffee recipe served in a glass, by Panera
Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsPaneraHot Coffee Recipe

Hot Coffee Recipe

Inspired by Panera
Time10m
Serves1

Make Hot Coffee Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Ingredients

Optional Add-Ins

Method

Brewing the Coffee

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Measure Coffee

    While the water is boiling, measure out 2 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee.

  3. 3

    Combine Coffee and Water

    Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and add the ground coffee to the hot water.

  4. 4

    Steep Coffee

    Let the coffee steep for about 4 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

  5. 5

    Strain Coffee

    Using a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter, strain the coffee into a mug to remove the grounds.

Adding Optional Ingredients

  1. 6

    Sweeten the Coffee

    If desired, stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar to sweeten your coffee.

  2. 7

    Add Milk

    Pour in 2 tablespoons of milk for a creamier texture.

  3. 8

    Enhance Flavor

    Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.

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