New Orleans Cafe Noir

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons drip-ground coffee
• 2 tablespoons chicory
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
• 4 cups water, filtered
• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional

Steps to Make It

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Set up your drip-style coffee maker so you can add water into the filter manually. For most coffee makers, this means rotating the brewing basket to the side and placing the pot underneath.
3. Place the coffee, chicory, and salt, if using, into a filter in the brewing basket.
4. Bring the water to a boil.
5. Add enough water to moisten the grounds and chicory, and then pour about 1/2 cup of water into the filter.
6. Wait for the water to drip through, and then add another 1/2 cup of water. Repeat until you have brewed all 4 cups.
7. Serve immediately, or keep hot with your coffee maker until ready to serve. Add sugar to taste, if desired.
8. Enjoy.