Iced Coffee
Written by Rachel, Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks
It’s a little warm today. 102 degrees F. Not cool. (Pun intended.)
I needed a little coffee break today before I even started with work. No reason why, just kinda felt like it.
You could also invite over your best girlfriend, or let the kids take a nap or play in the sprinkler while you sit in the shade and have a sip… Take a moment for yourself today.
Since summer is apparently here, Iced Coffee seems like a good plan. I make mine without ice, so it doesn’t get watered down. It just takes a tiny bit of planning ahead (or accidentally making extra coffee in the morning and letting it chill in the fridge until you’re ready for a treat in the afternoon).
All you’ll need are coffee beans, a place to brew them, and something sweet and maybe creamy to stir in. I think French vanilla ice cream would be a yummy idea but, I’m just as happy with milk and sugar. My Mom suggested maple syrup as a nice option. That’s the way I’m taking it today along with a splash of vanilla extract and some milk. I like the idea of adding some caramel sauce. And, hey, if you like bourbon, you could add a smidge of that too… The possibilities are pretty limitless.
Now, go. Enjoy. Treat yo’self.
Ingredients
- 9 T coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 6 C hot water (not quite boiling)
- milk or cream (optional, for serving)
- sugar (or maple syrup, simple syrup, honey) (optional, for serving)
- vanilla extract (optional, for serving)
- caramel sauce (optional, for serving)
- vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- (Instructions are for French Press - you can also use a regular coffee maker and make it like you normally would.) One minute after water comes to a boil, pour over beans. Stir and let stand for 4-5 minutes.
- Gently depress plunger. Pour coffee into a pitcher. If using any sort of granulated sugar, stir in (this is optional - it will dissolve in the hot coffee better than when it's cold). Refrigerate until cold.
- Stir in your favorite things and enjoy!
I love that you referenced two TV shows in this one. And I second the maple syrup recommendation! It’s the only way we sweeten our coffee around here!
And another thing: if we have a bit of extra coffee left after the morning, I do one of 2 things: pour it into an ice cube tray to use in iced coffee later, or make a cup of coffee like I normally would, and put it in a canning jar to drink later. My husband loves having iced coffee waiting for him, and it tastes so much better than the ones you buy at the store!
Glad you liked them. 😉
I’m a fan of the maple syrup now too. In the mornings I normally use coconut palm sugar, but this might make for a nice change once in a while. 🙂
I never have much success with ice of any kind. It always ends up tasting gross (probably because we don’t use it quickly enough). I also do the canning jar trick when there’s just a bit. It does make for such a nice treat later on! I agree that it tastes so much better. I’m not much of a sweets person, so I’ve never really gotten into the sugary store bought ones.