I really like coffee. A lot. I like it with the same amount of passion as my dislike for oatmeal. On my days off, when I'm getting things done around the house, and I just want a little pick-me-up, I like to make my own crafted coffee drinks at home, instead of running to Starbucks to get my fix. Two drinks I like to indulge in the most, especially in the warmer months, are iced chai, and iced coffee. They're both really easy to make, and they definitely hit the spot when I'm craving something cold and sweet. I also made this a while ago, which is a great summer drink, too!
For the iced chai, I use two main ingredients: liquid chai mix, and vanilla almond milk. In the past, I have also used regular diary milk and vanilla coffee syrup (which you can buy at Target), and it comes out tasting pretty much the same. I use a ratio of about 50% chai and 50% milk, but I like my chai lattes to be really strong. You can experiment with different ratios, and tailor it to your taste.
Recently, I saw on Pinterest this method of making iced coffee. I tried it (on a smaller scale), and I have to say, it turned out really good. I've had the container of it in my fridge for about a week, and it still tastes as strong as it did the day I made it. Now I can just pour it in a glass, add my creamer, and enjoy.
What is your favorite coffee drink? Any favorite recipes to share?
