Raf Coffee - One of the Most Popular Dessert Beverages

The delicate, creamy, and slightly sweet Raf coffee has recently appeared on coffee menus, but it has already won over thousands of hearts.

The History of the Drink

The story behind the creation of this drink is both heartfelt and believable. Imagine: Moscow, a quiet café called "Coffee Bean." A young foreigner, a regular guest, who has grown tired of the classic cappuccinos and lattes, approaches the counter and asks the barista to surprise him with something new. Inventive baristas mixed espresso with cream and vanilla sugar and whisked the mixture into a soft foam. Thus, Raf coffee was born. The foreigner was named Raphael, and the other café guests loved the quirky drink so much that they began ordering coffee like Raf's.

Ingredients and Modifications

The composition of Raf coffee has changed little since its creation. In some places, cream might be diluted with milk, syrup might be used instead of sugar, and various additives are experimented with. For example, one of the most popular modifications is the lavender Raf, also created in Russia. It was invented by a girl named Anna Serova, and she even won a barista championship with it.

How to Make Raf Coffee at Home

We are sure you are wondering how to make Raf coffee at home. Let us explain.

Ingredients

First of all, you'll need good coffee beans. You can purchase them from our store at buno.com.ua. Incidentally, freshly roasted decaf coffee is perfect for Raf, as it has low acidity and pairs well with milk and vanilla.

Raf Coffee Recipe

  • 30 ml of espresso
  • 120 ml of 10% cream
  • 1 packet of vanilla sugar

You should brew a strong coffee concentrate in a Turkish coffee pot, a moka pot, or an espresso machine at home. Then, heat the 10% cream in the microwave and dissolve the packet of vanilla sugar in it. Mix the cream and sugar with the espresso and whisk with an electric mixer or a home frother. By the way, if you have a French press, you can whisk the drink in it; it's one of the best methods for home frothing.

Features and Tips

Raf coffee is not the kind of drink you'd drink several cups of every day. To be honest, it’s not the healthiest option, as it contains a lot of fat and sugar, which is not very good for digestion. Many baristas are not fond of this drink because it masks the full potential of the espresso's flavor. However, we still believe that Raf is a unique coffee dessert. It's great to enjoy when you want to reward yourself for small accomplishments, on a pleasant date, or when you don't have time for a snack and need quick calories for your brain.

In any case, it's worth a try, and if you haven't done it yet—go ahead and make Raf coffee right now using the recipe above.

Where to Buy Coffee

If you're looking for where to buy various coffee varieties wholesale and retail, we recommend visiting our online store, where you'll find more than 20 different kinds of Arabica, Robusta, and exclusive blends from Buno.