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Red eye coffee

Red Eye Coffee Recipe

Murat Aktas
Red Eye, Black Eye, and Dead Eye coffees are variations of strong coffee drinks that combine espresso shots with filter coffee for varying levels of intensity. A Red Eye contains one espresso shot added to filter coffee, a Black Eye has two shots, and a Dead Eye includes three shots, making it the strongest of the trio.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Brewing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Filter coffee maker (chemex, Hario V60, filter coffee machine etc.)
  • 1 Espresso Machine (or nespresso)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Coffee Beans
  • 9 fl oz Water

Instructions
 

  • Brew Your Filter Coffee
    Brew your filter coffee using the method you always use. This method could be Chemex, Hario V60, French press, Aeropress, or a drip coffee maker. I usually use Hario V60. However, the method you choose to use won’t make a big difference. 
    On the other hand, I should note that coffee brewed in a French press will be stronger than in a Chemex. If you want to learn more about the difference between coffees brewed in a Chemex and French press, I recommend you read our article on Chemex vs. French press.
  • Pull Your Shot
    Prepare your espresso shot. The number of shots you’ll prepare will depend on which eye coffee you want to make. For red-eye coffee, prepare a single shot; for black-eye coffee, prepare a double shot; and for dead-eye coffee, prepare a triple shot of espresso.
    The easiest way to pull an espresso shot is to use an espresso machine. However, you can also use a Nespresso machine if you don’t have one. A Moka pot can also provide you with a drink close to espresso.
  • Mix and Serve
    We’ve reached the easiest step. Mix the espresso and filter coffee. But there’s a small trick here. Instead of pouring the filter coffee over the espresso, pour the espresso over the filter coffee.
    Because if you pour the filter coffee over the espresso, you will lose most of the espresso crema. You will preserve the crema by pouring the espresso over the filter coffee.
    Your caffeine bomb coffee is now ready. Add hot milk and sugar if you find it too strong to drink.

Notes

Espresso Timing: Pull your espresso shot just before brewing your regular coffee. This ensures the espresso's freshness and preserves its bold flavor.
Cold Brew Twist: Try making a cold brew version of Red Eye Coffee by adding a shot of chilled espresso to cold-brewed coffee over ice for a refreshing alternative.
Enjoy Freshly Brewed: Red Eye Coffee is best enjoyed immediately after preparation to savor the full flavor profile and freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1CupCalories: 2kcal
Keyword black eye coffee, dead eye coffee, Red Eye coffee
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