PreparationFor sugar: Place sugar in airtight container. Bury vanilla bean pieces in sugar. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 days. Stir mixture once a day. (Can be prepared 1 month ahead.) For coffee: Beat cream to soft peaks in large bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup vanilla sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Place filter in drip-type coffee maker. Fill with ground coffee. Bring 6 cups water to boil. Slowly ladle water over coffee. Let water drip through before adding more. Divide coffee among 4 glasses or coffee cups. Top each with dollop of cream.
PreparationFor sugar: Place sugar in airtight container. Bury vanilla bean pieces in sugar. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 days. Stir mixture once a day. (Can be prepared 1 month ahead.) For coffee: Beat cream to soft peaks in large bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup vanilla sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Place filter in drip-type coffee maker. Fill with ground coffee. Bring 6 cups water to boil. Slowly ladle water over coffee. Let water drip through before adding more. Divide coffee among 4 glasses or coffee cups. Top each with dollop of cream.