Cold Brewed Iced Coffee pt. 2 (Happy Wednesday!)

Good Morning! I was pretty excited to wake up today and make my first glass of this iced coffee! I know, I have a problem...I am told quite often. So here is part two via photos:

   




As mentioned in the video...you can see if you look real close that after sitting for 24 hours, the coffee grounds have settled to the bottom of the jar.

  




Next step is to filter

You're left with nice ground-free coffee

  




Ready for tasting

  



  I followed the videos instructions as they were, so I used
Organic whole milk, 100% Pure maple syrup, and an icy cold glass

mmmm......

Final product...looks good doesn't it??

 So my thoughts after tasting? It is CERTAINLY different then the way I usually make my iced coffees. This is very tasty, if you like your coffee a little rich. It is not just cooling down hot brewed coffee. I only allowed myself this size glass because I was not sure about the caffeine effect. It reminded me right away of a Starbucks iced coffee. Theirs was always a little on the bold side. I would definitely make this again, however I have to admit...I will probably stick with my flavored creamer over using milk in my glass. Even the whole milk is not thick enough me, and though I am trying to be more cautious of what goes in my body...there are somethings you cant change and for me its my morning iced coffee. I like what I like and I will stick to it haha. I do think the idea of maple syrup as a sweetener is wonderful. (Obviously if I am using my creamer I would not add the syrup. I don't like super sweet coffee) The first time I learned of using maple syrup in coffee was at the Common Ground Fair in Maine. They are an ooober Organic themed fair that happens once a year. The focus is on Organic and Natural Living, Sustainability, and Eco Friendly everything...it is great!!! Anyhow, the first year my husband and I went was actually the first year they had coffee! They do not promote the idea of caffeine, but there must have been enough people asking for it that they finally allowed it. However...NO SUGAR. Maple Syrup or Agave was the only sweetener you were allowed.  I had to have my iced, so I tried it and it was very good!!!

I am enjoying my second glass as I type this. It is a little tedious to make and then wait for. I think it is worth the try though. So give it a go, and if you want to comment with your thoughts please do:) If you have your own recipe for a delicious iced coffee, PLEASE send them my way. I am always willing to experiment!!!

Until next post...thanks!

xo