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Easy Espresso

Name: Easy Espresso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground coffee (French or other dark roast); 1-1/2 cups cold water; Lemon twists, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

Capture the classic taste of espresso without the hassle of expensive brewing equipment! For best flavor, serve espresso immediately. Pour leftover espresso in ice cube trays and freeze to use later in cold drinks.—:Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

1/2 cup ground coffee (French or other dark roast)
1-1/2 cups cold water
Lemon twists, optional

Directions

Place ground coffee in the filter of a drip coffeemaker. Add water; brew according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately in espresso cups with lemon twists if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup espresso: 7 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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