With inflation skyrocketing and the cost of good coffee beans increasing by 25%… we’ve took on the task of finding out what makes a perfect cup of coffee? Well that really depends on your taste. Some love an entire menu of add-ons to their cup of joe… others, like it simple, black and strong. We took a survey of family and friends in our office, and we believe we’ve got the perfect recipe for that oh so perfect cup of coffee, made a home. This recipe has been tried and tested to be fool proof and awesome.

Ahhh, that bitter-sweet taste of Caffeine… life could have been so incomplete without it. ☕️

We are pretty sure your day has no meaning without that warm cup of coffee…Life Before Corona….and as you know we’re not talking about the Mexican beer. Before China “gifted” the world the gift that gives on giving… this whole 2019 pandemic fiasco created havoc in our lives, life was so simple and was everything was so easy. You would stop by a coffee shop in the morning to get your usual coffee fix and refuel once again at the office.

Then things changed; isolation and quarantine became the new norm…and now we’re presented with the high cost of living so coffee run splurges are no longer the norm. So it is time for change, whether we like it or not. Let’s Be the Change! Sort of… after all we’re just talking about coffee. The new norm of not getting our shot of coffee from the café down the street didn’t settle well with us. Did it for you? Nay… right???

Looking for the Ultimate Coffee Recipe

We had to do something, so without wasting any time, we started researching on two things. 

1. Top-rated coffee blends
2. A high rated coffee pot

Blends/Brews: 

We purchased several different blends to try them out that are readily available. The first one we tried made us look no further. Cafe Du Monde’s Coffee and Chicory won our heart with its silky, velvety consistency coupled with the flavorful chocolatiness that just slither down your throat. All in all, the combo offered a delicious cup of coffee at the table. The best part of the blend is that it is available for a little over $8 for 15-ounce ground on Amazon.

Finding the Right Percolator

Cuisinart DGB-800 Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew, 12-Cup Glass, Silver

When it came to the percolator, aka coffee-pot, this is by far the biggest bang for your buck coffee machine, the Cuisinart DGB-800 Fully Automatic Burr Grind & Brew, 12-Cup Glass, Silver. It not only has an electric burr grinder, which grinds every single bean the exact same size. Most burr grinders out there will set you over $300 dollars, just for the grinder. With this bad boy, you have the burr grinder, the coffee bean hopper and a mesh brew basket… so no need for coffee filters. This way you get all the butterlicious coffee oils sent directly into your brew. It had a helpful rating close to 10,000 with an average score of 4.8 out of 5 on Amazon. And what’s best, the price was reasonable, which is a comforting feeling.

The Hunt for World’s Best Coffee Recipe is ON!

After spending some time on useless recipes, we encountered the recipe we will be boasting about in the next few slides.

This coffee had us all floored during this quarantine period. Now that we’re somewhat out of the lock-down quarantine period, we’re back to making our coffee at home, because truth be told, it is just too expensive to buy your coffee these days. So, why shouldn’t we introduce all the coffee buffs out there to this masterpiece?

Homemade Coffee the Next Big Trend???

The Homemade edition tops what we would get from cafes as far as flavor and texture are concerned. It’s silky, creamy, and filled with all the goodness of chocolate — it filled our hearts with a distinct kind of joy that no other coffee has ever delivered.

And, Why Not since it I Cost-Effective! Who isn’t looking to save up on money during these days of uncertainty, along with creating a problem-free lifestyle that is not heavy on pocket?  Well, we won’t be shy to brag about how this coffee has made the lifestyle mentioned above possible.

Just $1 per Cup of Coffee…. Unbelievable!!!!

In matters of cost and saving up, we were pretty happy as we were only spending about 30 to 40 bucks on coffee every week. However, once we calculated the price of one coffee cup made at home, it came down to a little less than $1 a cup. 

What about those Daily Trips to the Coffee Shops?

We aren’t the anti-iced coffee brigade or want you to stay away from the coffee shops. But, what’s the harm in trying homemade brews as it’s all about staying home nowadays. We all will probably go back to our routine once everything is back on track. But for now, while we are stuck in quarantine, it is good to bring in some changes to our expensive coffee routine.

Finally, Coming to the Recipe. 

This coffee requires some time to cool, so you have to prepare beforehand at night – this way, you’ll be all set to start quickly in the morning. 

Let’s Brew…..

Brew around 12 tablespoons of coffee mixed in ten cups of water. But this doesn’t mean you have to stick to this 12:10 ration always. The best thing about this recipe is that it is open to changes. The ratio we mentioned will suit those who like to have stronger coffee. You are welcome to change the ratio just as you want your coffee.

As it brews, let’s move on to make easy and quick vanilla syrup.

To make the vanilla syrup, incorporate one cup of sugar, one cup of water, and 2-3 tbsp. of vanilla extract. Heat them all up, and let them simmer, whisking time from time till sugar entirely breaks down. Then allow it to cool.

The Simplest Vanilla Syrup ….. EVER

It is a simple and convenient syrup to make and can be used for a month refrigerated in an airtight jar. You can prepare it using any other flavor instead of vanilla. Follow the same recipe and just add in the other ingredient you would like to use. It perfectly complements coffees and other hot/cold beverages.

Refrigerating the Coffee

Once both the syrup and coffee have cooled, refrigerate them for the rest of the night. You can even make ice cubes from leftover coffee. This way, the next day, your coffee will be chilled without becoming diluted with water. We firmly believe that coffee cubes are better than regular ice cubes.

The Next Morning

As you wake up the next day, everything is set to go. Just take a glass and add in the coffee plus cubes. Voila! You can always add more stuff:

The sky is the limit with this ultimate coffee recipe. You can add almond milk and the syrup we made earlier. You can also add in Baileys or Kahlua but keep that for the weekend *wink wink*

Shake everything up together, and there you have it… The best coffee ever invented is in your hands. Good luck!

Source: A coffee connoisseur, certified Starbuck and the Coffee Bean barista