Coal black coffee in a snow white cup is an elegant scene, worthy of artistic treatment. The image above, with its ethereal glow, captures the whatness of the elixir perfectly.
Now I don’t know about you, but every day around 3:30 PM my energy level takes a nosedive and that usually sends me on a quest for a good strong cup of coffee. But why go to Buckrogers and pay in excess of four dollars when I can brew one up myself for about fifteen cents a cup?
Here in the stew we like Folgers brand coffee. We can usually score a ten-ounce can for under three dollars on sale. For afternoon coffee, I recommend Folgers Black Silk variety which is on the macho end of the coffee flavor spectrum. Add a finger or two of Stella D’oro anisette sponge on the side for dunking and you’ll feel better in no time.
Need This
1 French Press
1 white coffee cup
1 heaping tablespoon of strong coffee
3/4 cup of boiling water
1 finger of Stella D’oro anisette sponge (optional)
Do This
Add the tablespoon of coffee to the press.
Pour in the boiling water and stir once or twice with a plastic spoon. Let it steep for another two or three minutes then pour into the white cup. Sip.
Serves 1. My Cost: Approx 15 cents.