Ersatz Coffee Recipe. The german word ersatz is commonly used around the world today to refer to an “artificial and inferior substitute or imitation.”. Instructions fill a full coffee cup with water (approx.

How to make acorn coffee (aka ersatz coffee). One recipe discovered in the food providing ministry in berlin, labeled (top secret) berlin 24.x1 1941, contained 50% bruised rye grain,. Heat water to around 200 f.

