{"id":"kawa_zbozowa_2638c6ac6f","slug":"grain-coffee-kawa-zbozowa","title":"Grain Coffee (Kawa Zbożowa)","description":"A comforting, caffeine-free traditional Eastern European beverage made from roasted barley, rye, and chicory, perfectly served with milk and honey.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500 ml water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"freshly drawn","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 tablespoons grain coffee blend (barley and rye)","name":"Grain Coffee Blend","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"mixture of roasted barley, rye, and chicory","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"125 ml milk","name":"Milk","quantity":125,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"whole or semi-skimmed","group":"topping","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 teaspoons honey","name":"Honey","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"0.5","usUnit":"oz","form":"liquid","notes":"or sugar to taste","group":"topping","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, bring 500 ml (2 cups) of water to a boil at 212°F (100°C).","group":"Brewing","title":"Bring 500 ml of water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add 4 tablespoons of the grain coffee blend to the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about 3-5 minutes to extract the full aroma.","group":"Brewing","title":"Add 4 tablespoons of the grain coffee blend","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover and let it steep for another 2 minutes to allow the grounds to settle at the bottom.","group":"Brewing","title":"Remove the saucepan from the heat","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the coffee carefully into mugs, using a fine-mesh strainer if necessary. Add milk and honey to taste.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour the coffee carefully","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Traditional grain coffee (like Polish Inka or Anatol) is a staple for those seeking a caffeine-free alternative. 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