The famous French waitress from the “Amelie” movie actually worked at a café that exists in real life. Today, everything in this Parisian establishment is dedicated to Amélie: from the walls adorned with photos to the coffee listed on the menu. “Amélie” is known for its heartwarming storytelling and its celebration of small joys in life. One of them was delicious coffee.
Recipe: Coffee with cognac calories (Coffee the Amélie Way)
Ingredients:
- 6 teaspoons finely ground coffee
- 4 teaspoons cognac
- 4 cups boiling water
- Pinch of salt
- Sugar to taste
How to Make Coffee with Cognac
Step 1. Preheat the Turkish pot, than add coffe. Brew it and add a pinch of salt.
Step 2. Pour the coffee into cups, adding a little cognac to each cup.
Step 3. Add sugar according to your taste. The French-style coffee for Amélie is ready to be enjoyed.
This recipe is inspired by the film “Amélie” and the famous scene featuring Café à la Française. It allows you to experience a taste of the film’s ambiance and adds a touch of whimsy to your coffee enjoyment.
Emil Funk and My Love to Coffee
By the way, a Turkish coffee pot is also an important component of a good freshly brewed coffee. The one, I have, has experienced a lot, judging by its age. It’s already 70 years old.
Once my mom brought me an old Turkish coffee pot. She said, “I know you enjoy drinking coffee, and I have no use for it anymore.” I thanked her and placed the item on the shelf, forgetting about it. Recently, while doing some cleaning, I found it again. This time, I decided to clean it and examine it more closely.
I must say that the coffee pot itself looked quite old. It was inherited from my late grandfather. At first, I assumed it was a souvenir from Egypt, where my grandfather had traveled back in the 80s or 90s. However, upon closer inspection, we noticed some markings on the bottom. After searching for information on the internet, we discovered that the coffee pot was produced by a German craftsman named Emil Funk in the mid-20th century (and there’s a possibility that it was made even before World War II, around the 1930s). It turned out to be a vintage item! It had a small capacity, just enough for a single cup, specifically for coffee. This Turkish coffee pot wasn’t designed for the huge modern mugs people use while sitting at their computers for long periods. It was created to quickly brew a strong cup of coffee in the morning and rush off to work.
These are the kind of surprises that can await you on your shelf!
Coffee with Cognac for Keto Diet
Coffee can be included in a keto diet for several reasons. Firstly, coffee is a low-calorie beverage when consumed without added sugars or high-carbohydrate ingredients. This makes it compatible with a keto diet, which aims to restrict carbohydrates and promote a state of ketosis where the body burns fat for fuel.
Secondly, coffee is a natural stimulant that contains caffeine. Caffeine can help increase metabolism and fat burning, which can be beneficial for those following a keto diet and looking to lose weight. Additionally, caffeine can provide an energy boost and enhance mental focus, which can be advantageous during periods of low carbohydrate intake.
When it comes to the specific recipe you mentioned, Café à la Française or Coffee the Amélie Way, it is worth noting that cognac and sugar are not typically considered keto-friendly ingredients. Cognac is a distilled spirit made from grapes, and although it contains minimal carbohydrates, it does have some alcohol content. Alcohol can potentially disrupt ketosis and slow down weight loss progress. As for sugar, it is a high-carbohydrate ingredient that should generally be avoided on a keto diet.
However, you can modify the recipe to make it more suitable for a keto lifestyle. Instead of using sugar, you can use a keto-friendly sweetener like stevia or erythritol to add a touch of sweetness to your coffee. If you prefer the flavor of cognac, you can use a smaller amount or opt for a keto-friendly alternative like brandy essence or extracts that mimic the flavor without the alcohol content.
Remember, individual nutritional needs and goals may vary, so it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making any significant changes to your diet.
