Coffee As The French Prepare It

In ralis the coffee is nectar comparecí with the beverage we in common cal] ooflbe. I was desirous to know bow it was preparecl, and soon learaod. Tho ?rench use three kinds of coffee, Mocha, íava and Rio, mixed in equal parts. - Phe coffee before roasting is winnowed, o cleanse it of dust, etc; it is then ulied or picked over ; every black or lefective kernel is picked out, as well as mail stones, seeds and rat droppings, vhicili are abundant iu most coöee. Il s then put into tubs of clean water and "veil washed, theo spread to dry ; when dry it is ready for roastÏDg. Tue coflee equired is roasted daily at large estubishments ; wliile wsrin it is ground, aud )ut up in glazt'd papers of a conical hapt', holding f rom two ounces to half a pound, and sealod up. Gentlemen, :is hey leave tLeir places of business for ïome and dinner, when convenient, cali and take the needed eupply. The cofee is put into a pot or digestor in cold water, and then set over a lamp expressy for the purpose, and there heated, not boiled, but steeped ; from this diioster no steam or fumes arise; when ready, you have yonr cup of coiïoe. It is coffee, and a beverage delicioux, hoalthgiving; not the bitter, acrid, filthy, nau seous drug wo are in the ha'bit of partaking, and calling coffee.