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Boiled Coffee

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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

  1. 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.

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