Instead of using condensed milk and sugar, the Spaniards used an ingredient for sweet lovers when drinking coffee. That is honey, and is also the main ingredient of COFFEE CON MIEL
Usually, condensed milk or sugar will be the first choice for those who cannot fully enjoy the bitterness of a cup of coffee. Spaniards, not condensed milk or sugar, but honey. Coffee “CON MIEL” was also born thanks to this unique combination.
Honey coffee, also known as Coffee CON MIEL . by the Spaniards
In Spanish, “CON MIEL” means “Honey Coffee” and is usually served after dinner. The recipe is also extremely simple, including: Vanilla, basil, nutmeg and indispensable ingredient, fresh honey.
INGREDIENT:
2 cups of pure hot coffee
Half cup of fresh milk
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 teaspoon fresh cinnamon
20 grams of nutmeg powder
PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES
MAKING:
Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a medium boil and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir well to dissolve the honey
Serve hot to be able to feel the coffee flavor to the fullest
NOTE:
Consider using a French Press to preserve the purest flavor from the beans (see more at: French coffee maker)
- Should not be too hot
- It is possible to consider using other types of milk instead of fresh milk, depending on the taste and health needs of the user. Soy milk is also a good choice.
- In case you are allergic to basil, consider removing this ingredient from the recipe. The main ingredient is still fresh honey
- If you want to enjoy “CON MIEL Coffee” to the fullest, mix honey with basil and keep it covered for 5 days. At this time, the aroma of cinnamon will blend with the sweetness of honey, creating a "special hard to resist" flavor for people to enjoy.