Zarenkaffee Recipe ("Tsar's Coffee")

Similar to the Viennese Kaisermelange, this interesting historic Viennese coffee specialty is prepared with a "crown" or "hat" of whipped sugared egg yolk.

Here's even more coffee specialties to read about:
In my series about the "Strangest Viennese coffee specialties", I present historical Viennese coffee specialties that have fallen into oblivion. So far, I introduced the Viennese Kaisermelange ("Emperor's Coffee"), the Viennese Katerkaffee (Hangover Coffee), the Weißer mit Haut ("Milkskin Coffee"), the Biedermaier Coffee, and the Kosakenkaffee ("Cossack's Coffee") were presented.

A brave jury of close friends then chose the winner for the "Strangest Viennese Coffee Speciality".

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This is how you prepare the Zarenkaffee / Tsar's coffe at home:

Ingredients for 2 cups

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 black mokka (which is the Viennese version of an Italian espresso, a short and strong black coffee)
• 2 teaspoons of sugar

Directions

1. separate the egg white and egg yolk, the egg white is not needed for this recipe
2. with a mixer, whisk the egg yolk and sugar until they're foamy
3. prepare two cups of short black coffee
4. put the foamy egg yolk on top like a "crown"

Please note that there is a risk of salmonella infection when eating raw egg yolks. By using very fresh organic eggs, the risk can be minimized, but not entirely eliminated.