Al fresco

Preparing coffee ‘al fresco’ is -together with the coffeepot- one of the easiest ways to prepare coffee. Al fresco is Italian for ‘in the cold’ or ‘in the open air’ and describes exactly how this method of preparing coffee is once invented: outside above a fire.

What do you need for an al fresco coffee? A casserole, a measuring cup and a strainer. Measure with the measuring cup the desired amount of water (plus some extra for the absorption), put it in the casserole and place it on the fire. Add the ground coffee just before the water begins to boil. Rule of thumb is 10 tablespoons per liter of water. Use a medium or slightly coarser grind. Using a fine grind will leave a bit of coffee dregs behind in each cup.

Remove the pot from the fire immediately after adding the ground coffee and start stirring. Let the whole rest for about 4 minutes (3 minutes using a fine grind) before using a strainer to pour the coffee into the cups.

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