. Modern cookery in all its branches: embracing a series of plain and simple instructions to private families and others, for the careful and judicious preparation of every variety of food as drawn from practical observation and experience . ss water still (this is the very essence of coffee, of which,however, not more than a small cup about two-thirds filled, and highlysweetened with sugar in lumps, is generally taken by each person), andserve it without cream or milk, or any accompaniment, except whitesugar-candy in powder, or highly refined sugar in lumps. This is drunkimmediately after the
. Modern cookery in all its branches: embracing a series of plain and simple instructions to private families and others, for the careful and judicious preparation of every variety of food as drawn from practical observation and experience . ss water still (this is the very essence of coffee, of which,however, not more than a small cup about two-thirds filled, and highlysweetened with sugar in lumps, is generally taken by each person), andserve it without cream or milk, or any accompaniment, except whitesugar-candy in powder, or highly refined sugar in lumps. This is drunkimmediately after the dinner, in families of moderate rank, generallybefore they leave the table; in more refined life, it is served in thedrawing-room the instant dinner is ended ; sometimes with liquors afterit, but not invariably. To boil coffee and refine it: put the necessary quantity of water intoa pot which it will not fill by some inches; when it boils, stir in thecoffee; for unless this is at once moistened, it remains on the top andis liable to fly over. Give it one or two strong boils, then raise it fromthe fire, and simmer it for ten minutes only; pour out a large cupfultwice, hold it high over the coffro-pot and pour it in again, then set it. CHAP. XXVII.] COFFEE, CHOCOLATE, &C. 383 on the hob for ten minutes longer. It will be perfectly clear, unlessmismanaged, without any other fining. Should more, however, bedeemed necessary, a very small pinch of isinglass, or a clean egg-shell,with a little of the white adhering to it, is the best that can be used.(We cannot recommend the skin of any fish.) If tried, with the sameproportions by both the methods we have given, the reader will easilyascertain that which answers best. Never use mustard to fine coffeewith. It is a barbarous custom of which we have heard foreigners whohave been in England vehemently complain ! Coffee, 2 ozs.; water, 1 quart. Filtered ; or boiled 10 minutes; leftto clear 10 minutes. burnt coffee ; (in France vulgarly ca
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