Name: Capucine
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 cup ground mocha java coffee; 6 cups distilled water

A coffee drink served at Jause, the Viennese take on afternoon tea.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

Vanilla Sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Coffee

1 cup chilled whipping cream

1 cup ground mocha java coffee

6 cups distilled water

Preparation

For sugar:
Step 1
Place sugar in airtight container. Bury vanilla bean pieces in sugar. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 days. Stir mixture once a day. (Can be prepared 1 month ahead.)
For coffee:
Step 2
Beat cream to soft peaks in large bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup vanilla sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
Step 3
Place filter in drip-type coffee maker. Fill with ground coffee. Bring 6 cups water to boil. Slowly ladle water over coffee. Let water drip through before adding more. Divide coffee among 4 glasses or coffee cups. Top each with dollop of cream.

TagsHot Drink Beverages Coffee Vanilla Herbs & Spices Nonalcoholic Gluten Free Nut Free Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

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