Swedish Egg Coffee
I live on coffee! I drink it all day; love it hot or iced. What I don’t like is bitter coffee. You know the type that you get a whiff of cigarette smoke smell right before you take a sip…ugh and more ugh.
My daughter Katrina introduced me to a new way of making coffee – while adding an egg – shell and all!! OK…I am game to try most things so sign me up.
I understand that this is the standard way of making coffee in many parts of the world, however it was new to me.
Ingredients:
1 Egg – shell included
1/2 cup regular ground coffee
9 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
Directions:
Bring 9 cups of water to boil in a large pan
While waiting on water to boil – break egg in bowl and mix well with coffee. Yep, leave the shell in the mix too. The egg, shell and coffee mixture will look like brownie batter or potting soil.
Once water is boiling, scoop egg coffee mixture into pot and boil for three (3) minutes
After coffee mixture has boiled for 3 minutes pour one cup of cold water. The cold water will cause the coffee grounds and egg to clump together and sink to the bottom.
Strain and enjoy!
Note:
For stronger coffee, let mixture rest for a few minutes before straining or using. I prefer my coffee a little stronger so I let it rest while I gather my mug, Splenda and creamer.
On a side note, I have discovered I can use less sweetener and creamer with this coffee as compared to my usual instant or drip blend.
I do remember when I was young seeing a friends grandmother with egg shells in her coffee so this must have been what she was dong too. Will have to try it!
I am going to have to try this.Many years ago I lived in Iceland, and I think I remember that they made coffee with egg.
I have never heard of this before but it doesn’t sound bad. maybe just a little more work than normal.
I LOVE coffee too, but I think this is way to lengthy a procedure to have my morning cup. It was fascinating to read all about how it is done though. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds werid… but I still want to try it!
It did to me as well.. but I really like it now. I still grab my first cup from the pot just for time saving.. I HAVE to have my cup first thing! But then I will pull out my large boiler and make up a pot. Just warm it as needed during the day.
This sounds interesting. My dad may be willing to try this with me. If he agrees I’ll try it with him.
I would like to try this but am allergic to eggs! I don’t like my coffee bitter either
I had heard of using egg shells in this manner but not the egg too. My grandmother used to boil coffee for my grandfather. She put egg shells in the pot.
I had not heard of using the actual egg either.. I had read about the shells before but had not tried it. This was awesome though!
Never heard of this! But, it sounds interesting. I don’t know if I am adventurous enough to try it though!!!
WOW! I thought my husband knew EVERYTHING there was to know about coffee E.V.E.R! I think this will be a new one for him. Thanks for sharing! I’ll bet he tries it today!
How interesting. I wonder why someone tried this in the first place. Seems kind of odd. I wonder if Keurig will come up with a variety of this. 😉
Interesting concept. Since I don’t like coffee I won’t be trying it. Rather have a Keurig that makes tea too.
sounds and looks enteresting
This looks tasty! I’m going to have to try it now!
Wow, this is really interesting! I have never heard if making coffee this way before, but I cant wait to try it! Thank you for sharing!!
Is this a joke? When I read the directions I literally got sick. Is that even healthy?
Yes it is true.. You are not eating the egg or coffee grounds so I don’t understand why it wouldn’t be healthy. Several salad dressings have raw eggs in them. You don’t taste the egg and the process would be similar to the older perk type coffee pots. Try it. I was surprised how good the coffee tasted.