you’re able to drink your coffee and eat it, too!

Carson Downing

The first time I encountered coffee jelly was at a boba tea stand in Los Angeles.

As a coffee andbubble teafan, I was immediately hooked on these little cubes bursting with strong coffee flavor.

Caramel-Frappés-with-coffee-jelly

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Made with gelatin, brewed coffee, and sugar, coffee jelly can be prepped in minutes.

What Is Coffee Jelly?

Originating in 19th-century England, coffee jelly took Japan by storm in the 1960s.

Coffee jelly shot against a white background

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What Does Coffee Jelly Taste Like?

It tastes simply of lightly-sweetened coffee.

What Kind of Coffee Should You Use?

The beauty of this coffee jelly recipe means you could make it with your favorite roast.

Does Coffee Jelly Have Caffeine?

If your coffee is caffeinated, it does!

Try making coffee jelly with your favorite decaf roast if you don’t want an after-dinner jolt before bedtime.

), here are some additional ways you might enjoy coffee jelly.

Let stand 5 minutes to soften.

Add coffee and sugar.

Bring mixture to boiling, over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.

Chill

Pour mixture into an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.

Cover and chill until set, at least 5 hours.

Slice and Serve

Cut jelly into 3/4-inch cubes to serve.

How to Store Coffee Jelly

Refrigerate coffee jelly in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Sweeten with coffee syrup orhoney,to taste.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.