Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRed Arrow DinerCoffee Recipe

Coffee Recipe

Inspired by Red Arrow Diner
Time15m
Serves1

with Two Refills

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

Optional Add-ins

Method

Brewing the Coffee

  1. 1

    Prepare the Coffee Grounds

    Measure 2 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee and place them in a coffee filter or a French press.

  2. 2

    Boil Water

    Heat 240 ml of water in a kettle until it reaches a boiling point.

  3. 3

    Brew the Coffee

    Pour the hot water over the coffee grounds in the filter or French press. Allow the coffee to steep for 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain the Coffee

    If using a French press, press the plunger down slowly to separate the grounds from the liquid. If using a filter, simply remove the filter with the grounds.

Serving the Coffee

  1. 5

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If desired, add sugar and milk or cream to the brewed coffee according to your taste.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Pour the coffee into a mug and serve hot. You may add more hot water for the first refill.

  3. 7

    Refills

    For the second refill, heat additional 240 ml of water, pour over the same coffee grounds again, and steep for another 4-5 minutes. Serve in the same mug.

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