Not just for drinking! Enjoying coffee jelly

There's more to enjoying coffee than just drinking it! Coffee jelly, a cold dessert believed to have originated in Japan and made with coffee, is loved by many for its delicious taste, ease of preparation, and low calorie count. Today, it's not uncommon to find cafes and coffee shops offering their own unique coffee jellies. This time, we'll introduce how to make and enjoy coffee jelly – coffee you can eat.

How to Make Base Coffee Style Coffee Jelly

Making coffee jelly is very simple. Simply put, you can make coffee jelly by mixing coffee with agar or gelatin and chilling it. Here's how to make coffee jelly using agar!

Ingredients (for 2 servings)

Coffee beans: 30g

Hot water: 450ml

Granulated sugar: 8g

Agar: 12g

To make delicious coffee jelly even in large quantities, use granulated sugar at [amount of extracted coffee x 0.02]g to add a subtle sweetness, and agar at [amount of extracted coffee x 0.03]g to turn the coffee liquid into jelly.

Step 1: Brew the coffee

First, prepare the coffee. Any brewing method is fine, but paper drip is recommended for easy cleanup. How to make paper drip coffee: Base Coffee Style Coffee Brewing: Paper Drip Edition The key here is to brew it strong! By making it a little stronger, you can enjoy the coffee flavor without losing it even after it becomes jelly. To brew it strong, prepare 5g more beans than usual.

Step 2: Add granulated sugar and agar

Transfer the brewed coffee to a container, then gradually add granulated sugar and agar while stirring. The key here is to add the powders to the coffee! If you pour coffee over the powders while mixing, it will clump and prevent you from making a beautiful jelly. Mix thoroughly to ensure the granulated sugar and agar are evenly distributed throughout.

Step 3: Chill to set

Once the liquid from step 2 has cooled somewhat, chill it in the refrigerator to set into jelly, and it's done! It's recommended to transfer it to glasses or other containers before setting to ensure a beautiful finished product. It usually takes about 3-4 hours to set.

Various Ways to Enjoy Coffee Jelly

While coffee jelly is delicious on its own, you can enjoy it even more by combining it with various ingredients!

Classic: Served with whipped cream...

Adding whipped cream to coffee jelly creates a delicious synergy between the milky sweetness and the coffee's bittersweet notes, enhancing both flavors.