A riff off of the Cappuccino with all its frothy goodness. Once you try out the Beaten Coffee, there is no looking back.
“The bachelors will descend on you at two at night
And expect you to look very fresh and bright!
They’ll hassle you to rustle up dinner for all
How you wish to your bed you could crawl!
But your hubby looks on with a grin on his face
While you hunt through your fridge for a pizza base
But don’t you worry, your day will come
When these bachelors get married, one by one!” – Wedded to the Olive Green
This is the reality. The first time when I found a bunch of officers at my doorstep at 12 at night with the customary anthem, “Mam…Coffee please”, I was aghast with horror. I didn’t know what to do. The husband reassured me saying it is part of our lives and that he has done it too. This was payback time! “You should be prepared to cook and entertain them till wee hours in the morning. You would be lucky if they ask only for coffee and not a complete meal”, he said. Phew!
The story of the Beaten Coffee goes back to the day night when a frustrated Memsahib decided to teach these bachelors a lesson that they will never forget. When the boys came banging the door for coffee, she gave them a coffee mug which had a blend of coffee, sugar and boiled water. She asked them to mix and beat the mixture till it frothed up. Little did the boys know that it would take all their might to get the job well done. Ten minutes of non-stop stirring later, they resolved never to disturb a family ever again.
However, the Memsahib served them with the ultimate coffee, the one that can beat any Starbucks Cappuccino – The Beaten Coffee. The bachelors realized that their effort was worth it.
From then on, a cup of coffee in our lives means having the Beaten Coffee.
Beaten Coffee Recipe:
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Beaten Coffee
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 3 1x
Description
A riff off of the Cappuccino with all its frothy goodness. Once you try out the Beaten Coffee, there is no looking back.
Ingredients
- 4 tsp Instant coffee powder
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Keep 1/4 cup of water for boiling.
- In a coffee mug, add coffee powder and sugar. Add about a tablespoon of boiling water and mix well with a spoon.
- Continue the process of mixing and beating for about 10-15 minutes, adding little boiling water, till it becomes frothy and doubles in bulk.
- Divide this frothy mix into 3 cups.
- Boil milk and water in a saucepan.
- Pour it onto the cups and stir lightly.
- Serve hot with cookies.
- Prep Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 0 hours
Love the recipe? It is worth sweating over the task of mixing and beating. Pin this for later and definitely try and let me know how it turned out for you.
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Yaay! Here comes my all-time favorite coffee ‘The Beaten Coffee’ My friends named me ‘Beaten’ Lol 😀 cause whenever I drink and serve coffee beaten coffee remains my priority! And loved to visit your website <3 You are amazing blogger. Keep it up dear Much love.
I just found you on the #atoz and i love your theme and voice. Im bookmarking your site. This coffee looks divine. I am sure it will keep me company on the many #atoz nights that are to come.
Thank you, Nayantara. Means a lot!
This looks so creamy and yummy! I cannot wait to get back home and beat the shit outa some coffee 😛
It might help with my stress levels at the present.
I hope you’d love it! 🙂
Oh! I completely know the might of beaten coffee. I love it absolutely and only when I wish to treat somebody with the unthinkably best coffee do I put in the effort to beat coffee into the heavenly froth it becomes.
Yay! Thanks Anupriya 🙂
Hahahaha the bachelors at your doorstep story is so funny for someone who is not used to it, it can be quite shocking
I have nevet had this coffee before. I am gonna try this for sure. But I don’t have instant powder coffee. I got one from Mocconna . I guess that will require a lot more beating.
You haven’t? That’s surprising! I am not sure about Mocconna, Raj 🙁
That recipe is AWESOME but I don’t know if my 65 year old wrists would withstand all the beating. On the other hand, it would build up good strength. I’ve pinned this for later!
I understand, Alana. You can use a handheld beater to froth the milk instead.
I’m not a coffee fan, although I love the smell, but that looks like a tempting drink 🙂
Thanks, Suzanne.
I’ve never heard of beaten coffee and find it quite interesting… I love coffee, I’ll have to see if I can find a hazelnut instant to try with, but I’ll def give a try. I’m also writing in the A to Z… on my favorite childhood book – Nancy Drew. Hope to see you stop by. I’ll be back!
Thanks, Jeanne. Definitely. I am heading to your blog right away 🙂
My mom makes beaten coffee. I loved the anecdote .
Thanks, Aesha 🙂
Beaten coffee is awesome!
Interesting story behind its origin!
Best wishes for A2Z Shalz 🙂
Thanks, Anita 🙂
Yue post took me back to the time when I was in the hostel. We used to take turns in beating the coffee one by one. I agree beaten coffee is the best coffee I had till date.
Wow! Am I the only one who hasn’t had beaten coffee during the hostel days? Phew! 🙂
I am now craving coffee and cookies 🙂
Tasha
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🙂 You should definitely try this one!
Wow, this sounds delicious and not too difficult to make either. Thanks for sharing. #AtoZChallenge
Thank you 🙂
That’s one awesome looking coffee! I always wondered how my friend could make this perfect frothy coffee, I guess now I know the secret!
Haha! You must definitely try this!
It’s been a while I tried the beaten coffee. Used to be an all time favourite during our school and college days. This is probably a sweet reminder to whip up that brew soon. Thank you. 🙂
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Amazing, Natz. Try it out soon 🙂
I haven’t had beaten coffee in a long time. My Mom used to make it for guests when I was a kid. It surely brings back memories. I think I’m going to make one now…
Yay! Thank you 🙂
Wowww!!! I HAVE to try this! Never thought of such an idea! Mouth-watering!
..and you tried! Thank you Kala for being a constant source of support and encouragement 🙂
I love new coffee recipes… coffee is one of my favorite things. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you 🙂
I love beaten coffee more than anything..I could almost smell the aroma of beaten coffee through your post. And I know this army life..we have been there done that..lovely post Shalini.
Wow! I didn’t know that. Cheers 🙂
Beaten coffee, my all time favorite, I too am in ur shoes dear. It is something that I keep beaten for surprise guests.
That’s amazing, Pragun. So glad you can relate to it.
I love beaten coffee! Was introduced to it by my mum a few years back! But I didn’t know that it was called beaten coffee until I read your post! Cheers!
That’s nice! Cheers, Pooja 🙂
Coffee is heaven. I am already craving it after reading this. Going to try this today itself. Evening cuppa is sorted.
Yay! COme back and leave a comment as to how it turned out for you, please?
Oh god all those bachelors who throng our homes at odd hours to drink beat coffee. this post is a tribute to them. Isn it shalz… But I am off to make it for myself now 🙂
Haha! Yes 🙂 Only we know how we manage to put up a smile at odd hours when they come banging our doors 😛
Oh I love beaten coffee and when ever I ma home in Jammu for winters, this is one thing I binge on while sitting in the sun on the terrace all day long. Shall try out your measurements – they seem perfect Shalzzz
Thanks, Shalini. Please do 🙂
Would you believe me if I said I have never tried beaten coffee?
Anyway that is about to change, and right now actually. Headed to the kitchen to make this. Will let you know how it turns out.
Please do, Shantala 🙂
Looks like a peretty good recipe! I’ll have to try it.
Thank you, John 🙂 You must and please let me know how it turned out for you.
Yes, this I remember from way back when 23 years ago, I visited my cousin’s friend who served me beaten coffee. I did wonder what all the fuss was about, but then fell in love with it. Hey, that reminds me, I haven’t had beaten coffee in ages! Will make it soon!
Thanks Shalini!
Yay! Mission accomplished 🙂
Ah, brings back very fond memories of my hostel days when we used to have beaten coffee every single day and sometimes even in the dead of the night to ward off any traces of sleep (things we do to stay up before the exams!!!) Great start to the AtoZ Challenge, Shalini. Will look forward to your posts. 🙂
Thanks very much, Esha. Means a lot 🙂
This I shall try! 🙂 I love coffee, I love cookies!
Thanks, V. Do let me know how it turns out.
With an Uncle in the CRPF, i have had the privilege of having this most delicious coffee! I have had to go through the torture of making it for 12 people too! A fond memory!
Your pictures made the delicious aroma of the coffee waft out from my memories , Shalini
Haha! Yes, it’s sheer torture 😀
Thank you so much, Mayuri 🙂
Haha! Good one. The ‘bouncing’. Great to meet a fellow fauji wife. And yes, wonderful tutorial.
Oh wow! I didn;y know you are one. Hello and thank you 🙂
Ah! This reminded me of the MBA days in the hostel when we used to beat coffee (to death, as a friend would say) just like this during our late night chats. It’s been ages, since I had this beaten coffee.
Wow! I had never heard of beat coffee till I got married to the FOrces. Phew!