By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
15 min
Swedish Egg Coffee
Recipe GLPRfb6a114eee9730
A traditional Nordic beverage where beaten egg is combined with ground coffee to create a smooth, rich drink. The egg acts as a binder, clarifying the coffee and producing a remarkably clean, velvety cup with a unique texture and mellow flavor.
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Ingredients
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups ground coffee
6 cups water
Directions
In a saucepan, bring the 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
While the water heats, place the beaten egg in a bowl and stir in the ground coffee until fully combined into a paste-like mixture.
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, carefully pour the egg-coffee mixture into the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Remove from heat and let the mixture settle for 2-3 minutes, allowing the grounds and egg solids to sink to the bottom and clarify the liquid.
Slowly pour the clear brewed coffee into cups, being careful to leave the sediment at the bottom of the pot. Serve immediately.
Comments
Swedish egg coffee is genuinely cheap—two eggs and ground coffee cost under two dollars total for two servings—and every ingredient is in stock at any Charlotte grocery chain year-round. The stated fifteen minutes is honest if you're just brewing; the real prep is closer to five, making this a genuine weeknight option. The drink reheats well in the microwave and requires almost no attention, though the technique of tempering the eggshell and grounds takes a light hand and won't appeal to every household.
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