Coffee Nirvana (or the 4 layer Pousse Cafe')

I've been experimenting with flavored coffee for decades and always come back to this set of ingredients.  If you would like to taste what I love and have your friends stop by more often, read on:

Step 1 What You'll Need:

As far as equipment goes, you don't "need" anything more than a plain coffee pot, but if you have the equipment to steam milk, it will add another layer of texture and flavor to your brew and make your presentation better as well.

There are also a couple of ways to make it.  I'll split the choices into "Option A" and "Option B".

Option A:  This option tastes a lot better, is somewhat more difficult to find ingredients for, is more expensive and a tiny bit more work to make.  

You need:  A good quality chocolate syrup.  I use "u-bet", which, in the South where I live, is nearly impossible to find.  If you live in the New York area, you'll find it everywhere.  If you can't find it, talk to your grocer and you should be able to have it delivered.  U-bet is sweeter than all other brands, makes killer egg creams and for me, the only way to go.  You'll also need malt.  I use Carnation Malted Milk mix.

Going with "Option B" makes it both inexpensive and easy to make, but to my taste, not as wonderful.

You need:  Ovaltine...  It has both chocolate and malt mixed together.  Not nearly as tasty as Option A, but not too shabby either.  I use both, depending on my mood, how lazy I am at the moment and if there's u-bet in the cupboard or not.  

For both options, a plastic squeeze bottle.  The kind you find at the supermarket for catsup and mustard.

Salt... If your coffee is fresh, you won't need this, but more on that later.

Comments

[peacefulshades]

this looks yummy!

[bfk]

Thank you... It is. I've been making it every morning for myself and whoever is with me for years. If i miss, I regret it all day:)