I love coffee - the stronger, the better to kick start each day! I have no problem spending ridiculous amount of cash weekly for my morning caffiiene fix and now that the weather is trying to warm up in LA for the summer, I am switching my normal hot moca's for sweet, smooth iced coffee. A while back I was perusing an issue of
Food & Wine Magazine and they had great shot of a irresistable glass of vietmese style iced coffee. After reading the needed ingredients it actually looked simple enough, so I made it at home and on the first try it came out perfect!!
Here's the basic steps & What you'll need to make a batch of your own:
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Start with a super dark, whole bean coffee (I like the Ultra-Dark Sumatra form Trader Joe's) and if you don't have a coffee grinder, you can grind the beans at the store. | | |
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You will need about 1 - 2 cups of really coarsely ground - almost chunky beans. |
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Pour the ground coffee in a french press (I found this 8 cup Bodum press at Homegoods for only $16.99). And then fill the press to almost the top with cold water (NOT hot water). |
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Give the coffee & water a good 20 - 30 second stir so all of the grounds get wet. It will look a bit think and muddy - which is good. Place the lid on the press (do NOT push down the plunger) and set aside to "marinate" for 24 hrs at room temperature. |
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24 hours later, push the plunger down and behold your perfect cold brew coffee syrup! | |
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Next - In a tall glass add ice, 6 shots of coffee, 1 shot of sweetened condensed milk, 4 shots of milk and give it a good stir so the condensed milk mixes in rather than sitting at the bottom. Give it a taste and add more coffee if needed :-) | |
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For a bit more flavor add a dash of vanilla coffee syrup (careful not too much or it will be too sweet). |
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Perfecting this recipe is simple & so delicious! Sorry to all my friends at Starbucks - I will miss you this summer!!
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