The Coffee

Preparation info
  • Yields

    30 to 40

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Bill Neal's Southern Cooking

By Bill Neal

Published 1985

  • About

Grinding can be done by hand or in an electric coffee grinder. A blender will work, but gives a slightly uneven grind.

Grinding can be done by hand or in an electric coffee grinder. A blender will work, but gives a slightly uneven grind.

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons (7 L) water
  • 1 pound (450

Method

Fill the clean cloth bag with the coffee and sew securely. Bring the water to a boil and add the coffee. Keep at a simmer, but not a boil, for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the bag, add sugar and cream, and serve immediately.