Keeping those fresh pots coming can be a cumbersome task. This suggestion from Taste of Home can help:
"If you get the job of making coffee at a church social or family reunion, save some time and frustration by inverting the stack of coffee filters. They're much easier to separate that way." —Elaine Warshaver, Nashua, New Hampshire
Regular coffee pots typically make up to about 12 cups. But, remember that those cups are actual cups (8 oz.), not big coffee cups. If you need to make loads of coffee, you should consider getting a coffee urn. Phil Lempert a supermarket guru says, "...invest in a sturdy, stainless steel urn
for when everyone in the family comes to celebrate Easter brunch, gather around for a Passover seder and, don’t forget, Mother’s and Father’s days will be here before you know it." Some of those urns make up to 100 cups of coffee! Keep in mind that making 100 cups of coffee in an urn can take a little while. So be sure to allow enough time. Everyone hates waiting for coffee.It can get tricky trying to calculate the right amount of water and coffee when you are talking about serving a crowd. You don't want it to be too strong and you don't want it to be too weak. This chart from Kraft Foods may help:
| Number of People | Roast & Ground Coffe | Amount of Water Required | Brewing Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1/2 cup | 6-1/2 cups | Traditional Coffee Maker |
| 20 | 1 cup | 6-1/2 cups to brew double strength, then add an equal amount of boiling water to serve | Traditional Coffee Maker |
| 30 | 2 cups (about 1/2 pkg.) | 24 cups (added to a percolator)* | Percolating Urn |
Sometimes you need a real crowd pleaser. This recipe from the Food Network may be just the right thing for that coffee party after dark.
Prep Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/4-ounce Bourbon
- 1/2-ounce Chambord
- 1/2-ounce Frangelico
- Freshly brewed hot coffee
- Serving suggestion: Garnish with freshly whipped cream
Directions
Combine ingredients in a sugar-rimmed, heat resistant glass. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
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