Gourmet Coffee Chatter

The summer heat is here and getting your daily requirement of gourmet coffee is a little more difficult. There’s always iced coffee, but the expense can be daunting in these tough economic times. So why not make iced coffee at home? Here’s a recipe found on ehow.com to save some money and make your own.

Standard Iced Coffee

• Brew a pot of fresh coffee using 2 tablespoons of dark-roasted ground gourmet coffee per cup.
• Transfer the hot coffee to a carafe or pitcher.
• Let the coffee stand at room temperature for 3 to 5 hours, or refrigerate it until cold, about 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
• Pour the chilled coffee into the glass.
• Stir the coffee to equalize its temperature. Add milk if you like.

While dark roasted coffee is recommended, try experimenting with your favorite blend or single origin coffee.

You may have to add additional sweetener to your liking.

If the coffee is not completely chilled make sure you are using a plastic cup as the change in temperature can crack a glass cup.

Until next time – happy brewing.