How to Make Royal Coffee with Brandy and Flaming Sugar

Published: Oct 24, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Oct/24/2026 92 views

Learn how to prepare traditional Royal Coffee, featuring a flaming sugar cube soaked in brandy. A step-by-step guide with exact measurements.

Royal Coffee isn’t just another coffee drink — it’s a dramatic, aromatic ritual with roots allegedly in Napoleon’s court. Legend says the French emperor, who disliked milk in his coffee, preferred the boldness of brandy. The signature touch? A sugar cube set alight in brandy, then plunged into the cup. This isn’t a latte or a cappuccino. It’s theatre, flavour, and a little history, all in one cup.

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