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Homemade Iced Coffee "My New Addiction"
 It's no secret that I adore Starbucks. Adoring is one thing and affording it is a whole different story. If I ran to Starbucks every time I had the urge I would definitely be broke. So to satisfy my cravings I have learned to recreate some of my favorite coffee drinks right here at home. White chocolate mocha is my all time favorite so that was so fun to make a Copy Cat Version. I really got on a buying frenzy for all the different flavored coffee syrups I could get my hands on. It is so fun experimenting with different recipes and flavors. Recently I learned to make Iced Coffee. If you are not a lover of Iced Coffee this recipe just might change your mind. Iced coffee can be a refreshing afternoon treat, especially if it is really hot outside. Maybe you want to cool down and still get your caffeine fix. If that's true, then iced coffee is the way to go.I saw this recipe over at Southern Plate. It's been a couple months, but I hadn't forgotten about it. For some reason a couple weeks back I was craving some iced coffee and remembered this recipe. It was so easy to make, the coffee will need to brew on the counter for about 10-12 hours so plan ahead. Once you have the first taste you will be hooked just like me. I have been brewing this coffee off and on for two weeks, I am defiantly addicted to this stuff. If you are a Iced Coffee lover than you need to try your hand at making it yourself. Your pocket book will thank you. I was so surprised that I had all the ingredients needed to make this right at home. The flavored syrups can be purchased at your local Walmart in the coffee isle.  You?ll need 1 cup of ground coffee place grounds in a 32 oz jar. I use a big quart size mason jar. Fill jar with water leave about 1-inch head space. Place lid on jar and give it a shake to make sure all grounds are wet. Now just sit the jar on your counter for at least twelve hours. I usually brew mine at night and strain it in the morning The next morning you will need your strainer, 2 large coffee filters and a bowl or large measuring cup to hold the coffee as it strains. Line strainer with a coffee filter. Pour coffee in the filter and let it strain through a little at a time. I usually do half with one filter and the other half with the second filter. This process can take a bit of time to strain through. Using this method, a quart sized jar yields about a pint and a half of concentrate. Store you concentrate in the refrigerator until ready to use. Personally I am always ready to have a cup right then and there. To prepare pour four ounces of coffee concentrate into a large glass add four ounces of milk. (Skim, Whole, 2% whichever you prefer). Fill with ice and Sugar or Splenda mix with a spoon and drink. I like to add a splash of coffee flavoring to mine vanilla and caramel are my favorite I use 1/2 to 1 capful per glass. Yummy & Refreshing.Iced Coffee 1 Cup ground coffee 32 ounce container (1 quart) Strainer Large basket type coffee filters (about 2) Gourmet Flavored Syrup (optional but so good) Place ground coffee in container, fill with cold water. Cover and let sit for twelve to fifteen hours. Place strainer over large bowl and put coffee filter inside. Slowly pour over about half of the coffee and let sit until strained. Replace filter and repeat. To make regular coffee: place equal parts coffee concentrate and water in cup and heat. To make iced coffee: Place equal parts concentrate and milk in glass. Add ice, sweetened as desired. You may find my preference for iced coffee a bit strong for you so leave room to add some water to weaken it if need be. Add sugar or sugar substitute and any flavored syrup of your choice. This concentrate is not just for iced coffees. You can also use it to make hot coffee in the morning without all of the brewing. This is perfect for those who have problems with traditional coffee being too harsh on their stomachs. Simply mix equal parts concentrate and water, heat and go! This concentrate will easily keep a month or more in your fridge with no change in flavor .  related searches : Homemade
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