Easiest Iced Coffee

Two summers ago, I told you about how I spent the summer guzzling iced coffee that I made in large batches using this recipe from Pioneer woman.  That recipe is great for making a lot of coffee at once. But if you just want enough for a couple of people and you want an easier way to make the coffee, this French press method is the way to go.

Step 1: Gather your ingredients: A French Press (mine is 8 cups and I bought it at the promised land -- um, I mean, Target), coffee (preferably ground a bit coarse, but I usually do all right with a normal drip grind; just make sure it's NOT a fine espresso grind), and water.

Step 2: Add coffee. I usually do a tablespoon per cup of water.

Step 3: Add water, give it a little stir to make sure all the coffee is saturated, cover, and refrigerate all night long.

Step 4: Sleep. When you stumble out of bed the next day, take your coffee out of the fridge and give it a good stir. You can probably handle that even pre-caffeine, right?

Step 5: Press down the French Press filter all the way. If you like your iced coffee black, you are finished. But if, like me, you prefer a creamy iced latte, proceed to step 6.

Step 6: Fill a glass about halfway with coffee, and the other half with the delicious extras of your choice. Right now, I love almond milk and toasted hazelnut syrup. Sometimes I use stevia when I'm being health conscious; other times I use regular milk and chocolate, when I'm being mental-health conscious. It's up to you. I don't use ice, because I don't want my drink watered down, but you may be an ice person. Do what you want. You are your own personal barista.

Step 7: Enjoy! Face your summer day with energy and confidence!

I recommend whipping up some of this tonight, so that you can get over your Wednesday slump tomorrow with a nice tall glass of caffeinated goodness.