“Raf” coffee, the recipe of which, at first glance, came from abroad, is an original Russian invention. The lush structure, delicate milky vanilla flavor make the drink a favorite for visitors and luxury coffee houses, and roadside wagons. And it, by the way, is easy to cook at home.

“Rough” coffee: what kind of drink, history of appearance

In 1996 in Moscow for the first time in history a network of elite coffee houses “Coffee Bean” appeared. The assortment of coffee here was truly impressive, which at that time was new to Russian consumers. However, one of the visitors to the institution named Rafael quickly got tired of the proposed variety and asked him to come up with "something new." The barista team, who worked in the coffee shop that shift, did not invent something complicated ... Young people just whipped a serving of espresso with cream and vanilla sugar!

The choosy client liked the cocktail so much that soon other visitors became interested in it. The drink “like Rafu” became the most popular in the coffee house, and therefore it is highly expected that its name will soon be reduced to the concise “Raf”. A few years later, a new type of coffee appeared in many coffee houses in Russia, and later in Belarus, Ukraine, and other CIS countries. However, the novelty has not gone beyond the borders of the Commonwealth.

Some do not see the difference between Raf and cappuccino or other types of coffee with milk. The difference is in cooking technology.

Usually the cream is whipped separately, and then they are poured into the drink, which is why different layers form in it. For Raf, espresso and cream are whipped in the same container, which makes the structure of the cocktail softer and more magnificent. And such a drink is complemented by the taste of vanilla.

Classic recipe at home

To create a “Rough” coffee, it is not necessary to have a coffee machine.It is enough to stock up on a Turk and a desire to please yourself with a delicious drink.

The classic composition of “Rough” coffee includes:

  • vanilla sugar - 0.5 - 1 tsp;
  • espresso - 50 ml;
  • cream - 100 ml.

First you need to make an espresso:

  1. 2 teaspoons of finely ground coffee, sugar (optional) and a whisper of coarse salt are sent to the Turk, which is kept over the fire for the next 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. The mixture is thoroughly stirred and then filled with clean water (50 ml), previously warmed to room temperature.
  3. The drink is brought to a boil and removed from the heat. It remains only to cover it and wait 5 to 10 minutes.

In a coffee machine, the base for Raf is easier to prepare. You should take the same amount of ingredients, mix and pour into the coffee machine. Coffee is used very finely ground to get the most intense taste.

The key to perfect coffee is high-quality grains, optimal grinding and the right preparation method.

The classic "Rough" is prepared as follows:

  1. Espresso should be thoroughly filtered, completely eliminating the ground beans.
  2. Pour in vanilla sugar.
  3. Heat the cream to a temperature of 60 - 70 degrees, but do not bring to a boil. Add to coffee.
  4. Beat the mixture with a cappuccino / whisk / mixer until a thick foam forms on the surface.

With the amount of sugar (both vanilla and regular), you can experiment at your discretion.

It is better to take non-fat cream - 10% or 15%. A more nutritious product will have to be diluted with water in equal proportions. In an extreme case, milk is also suitable, but you should give preference to a natural fatty product.

Citrus "Rough" coffee

For light acidity and fresh aroma, the citrus component is added to the classic “Rough”.

Ingredients:

  • espresso - 50 ml;
  • orange juice - 2 - 3 tbsp. l .;
  • orange sugar - 1 cube;
  • vanilla sugar - 5 g;
  • cream or fat milk - 100 ml.

Preparing a drink according to the recipe:

  1. Mix strong coffee, warmed cream, vanilla sugar.
  2. Pour in orange juice and mix.
  3. Beat the mixture until a dense foam.
  4. Throw a cube of orange sugar.

The orange component is easily replaced with any other - lime, tangerine, lemon. In the case of the last ingredient, it is recommended to add more sugar, and reduce the volume of juice by half or dilute with water.

Honey Flavored Drink

Honey coffee has a specific taste, but in combination with vanilla it turns out a unique “velvet” drink.

To prepare it, you need such components:

  • strong coffee - 50 ml;
  • nonfat cream - 100 ml;
  • vanilla sugar - 0.5 tsp;
  • liquid honey - 1 tsp.

Cooking Method:

  1. Pour vanilla sugar or vanilla with icing sugar into coffee, pour a spoonful of honey, mix thoroughly.
  2. Add cream preheated.
  3. Beat with a blender or other device.

The drink acquires a special taste in the winter.

Cooking with vanilla

Strengthen the sweetish vanilla flavor of the cocktail with the help of natural vanilla essence.

But one should be careful with this element - in case of excess of such a liquid, the drink will acquire an unpleasant bitter taste, uncharacteristic for coffee beans.

Ingredients Required:

  • espresso - 50 ml;
  • vanilla essence - 0.5 tsp;
  • cream or fat milk - 100 ml.

Natural vanilla essence - infusion of vanilla pods on alcohol. She will spice up coffee. But if there is no such ingredient, then it is easily replaced by vanilla liqueur (50-60 g).

How to cook "Rough" with vanilla extract:

  1. Prepare espresso according to the proposed technique, and get rid of coffee beans crumbs.
  2. Pour in essence, cream, sugar as desired.
  3. Beat well, cool a little.

Coconut Rough Coffee

A popular coffee supplement is coconut syrup or milk. It will be especially tasty in combination with a mild creamy taste.

To prepare, take:

  • vanilla sugar - 1 tsp;
  • cream or milk - 80 ml;
  • coconut milk - 20 - 30 ml;
  • espresso - 50 ml.

Cooking method:

  1. According to the classic recipe, boil a serving of espresso, strain.
  2. Add sugar and mix until it is completely dissolved.
  3. Mix the cream, pre-heating them on the stove for several minutes with coconut milk.
  4. Pour in the milk mixture, beat for 4 - 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish with coconut.

It is better to add one or two tablespoons of sugar for a more saturated taste.

Lavender drink

Fans of exoticism and those who want to try something new can try the "eastern" version of "Rough" - with the addition of lavender. Despite the specific taste, drinks with this additive are becoming increasingly popular, and it is not difficult to make such coffee on your own.

To do this, you will need:

  • strong freshly brewed coffee - 50 ml;
  • vanilla or regular sugar - 1 tsp;
  • 15 percent cream - 100 ml;
  • inflorescences of lavender - ½ tsp.

Cooking Method:

  1. Grind lavender flowers and vanilla sugar with a coffee grinder or blender.
  2. Add the sugar-flower mixture to the hot espresso, stir.
  3. Pour cream and whip until foam appears.

Garnish lavender “Rough” coffee with whole lavender flowers.

Everyone is capable of making such cocktails, while you can use a Turk and a coffee machine.

The main thing is to adhere to the method of making espresso and the indicated proportions.

If you want to cook a larger amount of "Rough", the amount of ingredients must be proportionally increased. You can experiment with proportions of vanilla sugar and other additives.

Serving a drink is possible not only as a cappuccino - in small porcelain cups, but also pouring into tall glass glasses. The cocktail is decorated with a vanilla pod, an orange slice, coconut flakes, chocolate or almond chips.

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