A Shot in the Dark: A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee; Thursday, 4th Period [06/06].

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"I'm sure even those of us in this class who already appreciate a cup of coffee for its effect on a person well beyond the caffeinated energy boost," said Ignis, from the front of the classroom again, with a nod to the students as a whole, "have had moments where the time to truly enjoy brewing and savoring a cup is just not an option. Which is why today, we're going to turn our attention toward various methods of instant or to-go options one might find in the world at large, or, at the very least, one's local grocery stores.

"Here, I've gathered a few different instant coffees for us to sample, try, and judge. Making them is simple enough, as well, just add hot water and a good spoonful of the powder, stir thoroughly, and then..." There was a pause, and a bit of a wry smile, "well, whether or not we enjoy them is something to still be determined.

"I will also add," he continued, "since I know there's more than a few fellow cooks in the class, that, while instant coffee may not be ideal for a satisfactory cup, there are still some fairly incredible things that can be done with them when it comes to some clever and unique recipehs, especially in baking."

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Listen to the Lecture - Coffee, 06/06.

[chef_chocobro]

Before the class gets into trying the different instant coffees, however, Ignis has quite an informative lecture to offer about the various aspects of instant coffee production and what to consider when selecting an instant coffee.