Red eye coffee is a coffee drink made with a cup of brewed coffee and a shot of espresso. It’s known for providing a significant caffeine boost and is popular for those needing to stay awake, similar to taking a red-eye flight.
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Basic Red Eye Coffee Recipe:
- Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (1 ¼ cup) drip coffee
- 1, 2, or 3 espresso shots (depending on the variation)
- Equipment:
- Coffee maker (for drip coffee)
- Espresso machine, portable espresso maker, French press, or Moka Pot (for espresso)
- Steps:
- Brew 1 cup (10 ounces) of drip coffee.
- Make a double shot of espresso (2 ounces).
- Pour the espresso into the drip coffee.
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Variations:
- Red Eye: 1 shot of espresso
- Black Eye: 2 shots of espresso
- Dead Eye or Green Eye: 3 shots of espresso
Taste Profile:
- Red eye coffee tastes like drip coffee with a hint of dark, bitter espresso flavor. The espresso flavor tends to get lost, so it’s recommended to use at least a double shot of espresso.
Caffeine Content:
- 1 cup of coffee has 95 mg of caffeine.
- 1 shot of espresso has 64 mg of caffeine.
- A red eye coffee with 1 ¼ cups of coffee and 2 shots of espresso has 247 mg of caffeine.
Preferred Methods for Making Coffee and Espresso:
- Drip Coffee:
- Pour over
- French press
- Aeropress
- Espresso:
- Espresso machine
- Manual espresso maker
- French press espresso
- Moka Pot
Note: The recipe focuses on the caffeine content rather than the flavor, making it ideal for late nights or early mornings.
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