Boiling this strong coffee with eggshells clarifies it by helping the grounds to settle.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 min
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
10 tablespoons medium-ground full-flavored coffee
10 cups cold water (preferably filtered)
5 empty eggshells, crushed
Preparation
Step 1
Bring all ingredients to a full boil in a large nonreactive saucepan, partially covered, then simmer, tightly covered, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Let stand, covered, off heat until grounds settle, about 2 minutes. Carefully strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pot.
