How to Make a Black Eye Coffee at Home
Black Eye Coffee is a bold, high-octane brew made by combining a full cup of drip coffee with two shots of espresso, creating a dark, no-frills drink that delivers a serious caffeine punch—perfect for early mornings, late-night grinds, or any moment when regular coffee just won't cut it, offering both the familiar comfort of brewed coffee and the sharp intensity of concentrated espresso in one unapologetically strong cup.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Shots Of Espresso
- 8 Oz Black Coffee
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of your favorite drip coffee.Want to boost the flavor? Here’s how to make your drip coffee taste better.
- Pull two espresso shots.No machine? No problem. Try a Moka pot or Aeropress.
- Pour the espresso over the brewed coffee.
- Drink & Enjoy!
Notes
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