once upon a time
i was decidedly not a fan of cold coffee
but though it took me a while
i eventually learned to love coffee in its many incarnations
frappes
macchiatos
and the simple and delicious
Iced Coffee
but being the cheapskate that you know and love
or at least...know
i decided i could make my own brew at home
to keep me cool this summer
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to begin with
i make a batch of cold brew coffee
what is this Cold Brew i speak of?
supposedly
cold brewing results in coffee that is less acidic
and a better way to achieve a perfectly smooth and balanced cup of joe
(read: no bitterness)
but you could also brew strong coffee and chill it
if desired
to cold brew your coffee
simple add one part coffee grounds to four parts cold water
let steep for about 12 hours and strain into a clean jar
using a coffee filter inside a strainer
your coffee concentrate
will keep for about 3 days in the fridge
(but it probably won't last that long)
i like to make Simple Syrup to sweeten my drinks
by combining equal parts white sugar and cold water
and store in sealed container in refrigerator
to make your iced coffee
fill a glass with as much ice as you like
pour about 1/2 to 3/4 full with your cold brew coffee
add a dribble or two of Simple Syrup
and fill remaining space with the milk of your choice
you can easily add a dribble of chocolate syrup for mocha flavor
or caramel
vanilla
coconut
mint
well
you get the idea
slip in a straw
and sip your way to happiness
creamy, cold, and delicious
Happy Summer Sipping!
{alison}