94 Unit 1 Getting Started in the Kitchen
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You can purchase coffee in instant form.
Instant coffee products are dry, powdered,
water-soluble solids made by removing the
moisture from very strong, brewed coffee. Some
brands are freeze-dried. Prepare instant coffee
by adding freshly boiled water to the coffee gran-
ules according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring compound
in coffee and some other plant products that
acts as a stimulant. Decaffeinated coffee (and
tea) is made by removing most of the caffeine.
Decaffeinated coffee is available ground, whole
bean, and in instant form.
Preparing Coffee
When you brew ground coffee, be sure to
start with a clean pot. Thoroughly wash the inside
of the coffeepot with hot, soapy water and rinse it
well after each use. Oily fi lm that collects on the
inside of a coffeepot can cause coffee to be bitter.
Measuring can mean the difference between
pleasing coffee and dreadful coffee. Measure fresh,
cold water for the desired amount of coffee, 6 ounces
(175 mL) per serving. Then measure 1 tablespoon
(15 mL) ground coffee per serving for a regular
strength brew. Measure 2 tablespoons (30 mL)
ground coffee per serving if you prefer strong coffee.
Serve coffee as soon as possible after brewing.
Heating too long can cause substances in coffee
to become more soluble, giving the coffee a bitter
taste. Correctly prepared coffee is clear and
fl avorful and has a pleasing aroma.
Coffee drinks, such as cappuccino and latte
are made with a base of plain coffee or a strong
type of specially brewed coffee called espresso
(Figure 5.7). Milk, sweetener, fl avorings, and
toppings like whipped cream or cinnamon may be
added, depending on the beverage. These drinks
can be served cold or blended with ice until thick
and creamy to prepare other popular variations.
Tea
Hot tea may be served in place of or in addi-
tion to coffee at brunches, dinners, and other
occasions. Iced tea is popular at picnics and other
warm-weather get-togethers.
Tea is the leaves of a small tropical evergreen
used to make a beverage. Teas vary according
to the age of the tea leaves and the way they are
processed. Black teas are made from tea leaves that
are fermented and dried. When brewed, black
teas are amber in color and have a rich aroma
and fl avor. Green teas are made from tea leaves
that are not fermented. When brewed, green teas
are a greenish-yellow color. Oolong teas are made
from partially fermented tea leaves. The color and
fl avor of brewed oolong teas fall between those
of black and green teas. White teas are made from
tea leaves that are gathered before they have fully
opened. They are not fermented and produce a
brew with a pale color and delicate fl avor. All four
varieties of tea are available decaffeinated.
Other Forms of Tea
Tea is available in instant form. Instant teas
may be sweetened and fl avored. They can be
dissolved in cold or freshly boiled water.
You can buy tea with a wide range of added
fl avoring ingredients. Fruits like lemon, herbs
like mint, and fl oral fragrances like jasmine are
common fl avorings. Chai is a popular drink made
from black tea fl avored with spices, which often
include cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and black
pepper. It can be prepared with milk, sweetened
with honey, and may be served hot or iced.
Herbal teas are made from a variety of plants.
They come in many interesting fl avors, and they
do not contain caffeine. Fennel seeds, chamomile
fl owers, ginger root, and mint leaves are just a few
of the ingredients commonly found in herbal teas.
Vitaliy Hrabar/Shutterstock.com
Figure 5.7 Latte and cappuccino are popular drinks
in coffee shops and cafes.
Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
You can purchase coffee in instant form.
Instant coffee products are dry, powdered,
water-soluble solids made by removing the
moisture from very strong, brewed coffee. Some
brands are freeze-dried. Prepare instant coffee
by adding freshly boiled water to the coffee gran-
ules according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring compound
in coffee and some other plant products that
acts as a stimulant. Decaffeinated coffee (and
tea) is made by removing most of the caffeine.
Decaffeinated coffee is available ground, whole
bean, and in instant form.
Preparing Coffee
When you brew ground coffee, be sure to
start with a clean pot. Thoroughly wash the inside
of the coffeepot with hot, soapy water and rinse it
well after each use. Oily fi lm that collects on the
inside of a coffeepot can cause coffee to be bitter.
Measuring can mean the difference between
pleasing coffee and dreadful coffee. Measure fresh,
cold water for the desired amount of coffee, 6 ounces
(175 mL) per serving. Then measure 1 tablespoon
(15 mL) ground coffee per serving for a regular
strength brew. Measure 2 tablespoons (30 mL)
ground coffee per serving if you prefer strong coffee.
Serve coffee as soon as possible after brewing.
Heating too long can cause substances in coffee
to become more soluble, giving the coffee a bitter
taste. Correctly prepared coffee is clear and
fl avorful and has a pleasing aroma.
Coffee drinks, such as cappuccino and latte
are made with a base of plain coffee or a strong
type of specially brewed coffee called espresso
(Figure 5.7). Milk, sweetener, fl avorings, and
toppings like whipped cream or cinnamon may be
added, depending on the beverage. These drinks
can be served cold or blended with ice until thick
and creamy to prepare other popular variations.
Tea
Hot tea may be served in place of or in addi-
tion to coffee at brunches, dinners, and other
occasions. Iced tea is popular at picnics and other
warm-weather get-togethers.
Tea is the leaves of a small tropical evergreen
used to make a beverage. Teas vary according
to the age of the tea leaves and the way they are
processed. Black teas are made from tea leaves that
are fermented and dried. When brewed, black
teas are amber in color and have a rich aroma
and fl avor. Green teas are made from tea leaves
that are not fermented. When brewed, green teas
are a greenish-yellow color. Oolong teas are made
from partially fermented tea leaves. The color and
fl avor of brewed oolong teas fall between those
of black and green teas. White teas are made from
tea leaves that are gathered before they have fully
opened. They are not fermented and produce a
brew with a pale color and delicate fl avor. All four
varieties of tea are available decaffeinated.
Other Forms of Tea
Tea is available in instant form. Instant teas
may be sweetened and fl avored. They can be
dissolved in cold or freshly boiled water.
You can buy tea with a wide range of added
fl avoring ingredients. Fruits like lemon, herbs
like mint, and fl oral fragrances like jasmine are
common fl avorings. Chai is a popular drink made
from black tea fl avored with spices, which often
include cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and black
pepper. It can be prepared with milk, sweetened
with honey, and may be served hot or iced.
Herbal teas are made from a variety of plants.
They come in many interesting fl avors, and they
do not contain caffeine. Fennel seeds, chamomile
fl owers, ginger root, and mint leaves are just a few
of the ingredients commonly found in herbal teas.
Vitaliy Hrabar/Shutterstock.com
Figure 5.7 Latte and cappuccino are popular drinks
in coffee shops and cafes.