Kokkaffe - How to Brew

Kokkaffe (Boiled Coffee)

As far as my family is concerned there are no official measurements to making Kokkaffe.

Just about 1 tablespoon of course ground coffee and 200ml of water per person.

 

What you will need:

• Pot or kettle
• Fire (or way heat kettle)
• Water - about 200ml per person (6.75oz)
• Course ground coffee (close to French Press) - about 1 tablespoon per person

 

Instruction:

1. Fill pot or kettle with desired amount of water.
2. Heat the pot or kettle over the fire.
3. When boiling add your ground coffee.
4. Let boil for 30 seconds.
5. Take off heat and let steep for 3-6 minutes.
6. When grounds have settled to the bottom, carefully pour out coffee try not to disturb the grounds on the bottom. (If you are feeling fancy, you can pour though a paper filter to remove any potential grounds). 
7. Enjoy

There are regional and family variations to Kokkaffe across Sweden.

Some people:

• Add crushed (& rinsed) egg shell (some even do a whole cracked egg) when you add the coffee.
• Take the kettle off the heat before adding coffee.
• Add a piece of fish skin, or scale to the coffee.
• Re-boil the coffee 2 more times before drinking (triple boil).
• Add coffee to water before bringing water to a boil.
• Add a pinch of salt.