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Email a FriendI know this Pioneer Woman iced coffee is all the rage, and I love iced coffee as much as the next gal, but I don’t have room in my fridge for that much stuff! I just make an extra cup’s worth in the morning when I have my morning coffee, when it cools, I put it in the fridge. Then when I’d like an afternoon iced coffee, I pour that over ice with sugar free vanilla coffee syrup, a bit of cream, and have a delightful caffeine boost for the hottest part of the day.
I like this way because it’s the best of both worlds - hot coffee in the morning while it’s still cool, cold coffee in the afternoon when it’s hot. :-D
Iced Coffee
Just chill
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 7:18 PM
In search of the perfect iced coffee recipe recently, I came across this delicious concoction—courtesy of the Pioneer Woman.
Do you have a no-fail method for making iced coffee? Please share it with us! This time of year has me wanting all my liquids with ice, ice and a bit more ice!
Perfect Iced Coffee, from The Pioneer Woman
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Coffee (good, Rich Roast)
8 quarts Cold Water
Half-and-half (healthy Splash Per Serving)
Sweetened Condensed Milk (2-3 Tablespoons Per Serving)
Note: Can Use Skim Milk, 2% Milk, Whole Milk, Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners, Syrups…adapt To Your Liking!
Preparation Instructions
(Adapted from Imbibe Magazine)
In a large container, mix ground coffee with water. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature eight hours or overnight.
Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a pitcher or other container. Pour coffee/water mixture through the strainer, allowing all liquid to run through. Discard grounds.
Place coffee liquid in the fridge and allow to cool. Use as needed.
To make iced coffee, pack a glass full of ice cubes. Fill glass 2/3 full with coffee liquid. Add healthy splash of half-and-half. Add 2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (can use plain sugar instead) and stir to combine. Taste and adjust half-and-half and/or sweetened condensed milk as needed.
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Posted by Angela Connett on Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 8:34 PM (EDT):
For my job, I recently tried an iced coffee recipe that everyone greatly enjoyed. In a blender, combine 2 cups of strongly brewed coffee, 1 and 1/2 cups of half and half or cream of your choice, 1/3 cup sugar and plenty of ice. Blend thoroughly and then add more ice as needed. Enjoy!
Posted by Sooz on Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 9:43 PM (EDT):
I read the same article! Further on, down in the comments, someone gave this recipe, which for me is a more reasonable size:
3 cups cold water
2/3 cup ground coffee
(I combine this in a 4 cup pyrex measuring cup, covered with plastic wrap.)
Let sit for 12 - 24 hours. Pour through a strainer. (I used my strainer with a coffee filter inside.) Pour over ice in a glass and add your favorite cream, etc. This can also be used for hot coffee, by filling your mug half full, then adding hot water to the top, since it seems to be double strength coffee (if that makes sense). I make this with decaf for the afternoon!
Add 2/3 c. coarse ground coffee to a french press. Fill press with cold water. Steep overnight. In the morning, press the coffee down and move to a container for the fridge.
Add coffee concentrate (about 1/2 way) to cup of ice. Put a splash of flavored creamer and fill to top with milk.
I start every morning this way!
And DONNA L - yes, cold brewing still provides caffeine but eliminates some of the bitterness. You can even cold brew coffee then heat it up if you are a hot coffee drinker.
Posted by Barb, sfo on Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 7:13 AM (EDT):
This is great! I never thought of using the french press to make cold-brewed coffee. Thanks!
Posted by Michelle on Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 6:26 AM (EDT):
Like another poster I brew extra coffee. I have my hot cup first thing in the a.m. and later use the leftover, room temperature coffee for my cold cup. I add vanilla creamer, yum! GREAT TIP: freeze left over coffee in ice cube trays—use them in your iced coffee and your coffee won’t water down! You can also use them in a blender to give a rich taste to a coffee blender drink.
Posted by Lynn on Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 8:29 AM (EDT):
Cold brew coffee makes even the cheapest brand of coffee taste great! I have been making frappucinos lately:
1/2 c strong cold coffee
1/2 c milk
1 heaping TB instant pudding mix
7 big ice cubes
I sort of hate the pudding mix because it’s so processed, but it really does change the texture from icy to creamy. Lots of different flavors work. I especially like chocolate pudding for mocha, or 1 tsp cinnamon plus vanilla pudding for cinnamon dolce.
All of these sound so yummy! I have been really thinking about getting a coffee press!! Now I think I need one!
Posted by Patricia on Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 2:21 PM (EDT):
We’ve used a French Press for years (it makes me feel like a coffee snob to say that) & they are great! Portable, easy to use & easy to clean. The only downside is that they don’t keep coffee hot a long time…but we’re talking iced coffee here anyhow. Cheers!
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