How to Make Indonesian Kopi Tobruk
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the kopi tobruk into a coffee mug or a beer mug., Boil potable water but pull it off the fire immediately upon reaching boiling point., Stir so the coffee grounds and the water mix well. , Leave alone for about 3-5...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the kopi tobruk into a coffee mug or a beer mug.
Beer mugs are common in Indonesia but they serve as tea mugs.
Teas are often over-watered and flavorless so they need to drink a lot of it, but that’s another story.
Add sugar to the kopi tobruk if you wish. -
Step 2: Boil potable water but pull it off the fire immediately upon reaching boiling point.
Do not allow it to go into a roiling boil as this will cause the water, as subsequently your coffee, to taste flat.
Pour enough water to fill your mug to about a centimeter from the brim. ,, This will give the coffee grounds time to settle to the bottom. , Discard the dregs afterwards, but not into the sink as this will eventually clog your sink's P-trap. -
Step 3: Stir so the coffee grounds and the water mix well.
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Step 4: Leave alone for about 3-5 minutes.
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Step 5: Enjoy your coffee
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Step 6: but take care not to disturb the coffee “mud” at the bottom of your mug as you drink.
Detailed Guide
Beer mugs are common in Indonesia but they serve as tea mugs.
Teas are often over-watered and flavorless so they need to drink a lot of it, but that’s another story.
Add sugar to the kopi tobruk if you wish.
Do not allow it to go into a roiling boil as this will cause the water, as subsequently your coffee, to taste flat.
Pour enough water to fill your mug to about a centimeter from the brim. ,, This will give the coffee grounds time to settle to the bottom. , Discard the dregs afterwards, but not into the sink as this will eventually clog your sink's P-trap.
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