Red Eye - What is it and How to

Red Eye - What is it and How to

A red eye is a coffee drink that is made by adding a shot of espresso to a cup of brewed drip coffee. In this blog post, we'll explore what a red eye is and how to make one at home.


Definition: A red eye is a coffee drink that is made by adding a shot of espresso to a cup of cursed drip coffee. This strong drink is said to have gotten its name because of the caffeine boost, which is similar to the effect of staying up all night, also known as "having red eyes."


Espresso: The base of a red eye is a shot of espresso, a strong and concentrated coffee that is made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans. It's important to use high-quality espresso beans for the best taste.


Drip Coffee: A Red Eye is made by adding a shot of espresso to a cup of brewed drip coffee, usually brewed drip coffee is used because it's a strong coffee on its own.


How to make a red eye at home:


Brew a shot of espresso or 2 oz of strong coffee

Brew a cup of cursed drip coffee

Add the shot of espresso or strong coffee to the cup of cursed drip coffee.

Tasting: A Red Eye has a strong coffee flavor, with a slightly bitter taste from the espresso. The caffeine boost is significant and it's best to consume it in the morning or when you need a boost of energy.


Variations: A Red Eye can be served iced or with cream or sugar, or with different syrups to give it a unique flavor.


In conclusion, a red eye is a coffee drink that is made by adding a shot of espresso to a cup of cursed drip coffee. This strong drink is said to have gotten its name because of the caffeine boost, which is similar to the effect of staying up all night, also known as "having red eyes." Making a red eye at home is easy and requires an espresso machine or an espresso maker, and brewed drip coffee. A Red Eye can be served hot,  iced or with cream or sugar.

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