Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Brittany's Special Coffee

When I first moved to South Africa, I was sadly disappointed to find out that iced coffee as we know it in the States doesn't really exist in my new home. I ADORE strong, cold coffee, even when it's chilly outside and prefer it to hot coffee 9 times out of ten. So imagine my surprise when I order an iced coffee from a local cafe and am given a lightly flavored coffee milkshake. Here iced coffee=milkshake. Ugh.

But really, how hard can it be? They have all the ingredients. So one day I went to my favorite cafe [Zannas] and explained how I wanted my coffee. Ignoring their shock and disgust, I assured them that yes, I was serious.

So this is what I told them . . . .

Take two shots of espresso and pour it over ice . . .



then bring me water and milk on the side . . .



and I'll take care of the rest . . .



. . . and presto! I have my perfect Iced Americano. It was over a year ago I gave those fateful instructions and now all my friends go in to order 'Brittany's Special Coffee' [I just say my special coffee]. There have been variations, such as people adding vanilla, but I remain true to the original.



You're Welcome!

2 comments:

caroline@carolinecollie said...

I love it! That sounds awesome for us -- when the weather warms up again. It's cold down here at the cape! I love your site though! If you ever want a variation, I, funny enough, posted step by steps for our special daily lattes a while back! http://www.carolinecollie.com/2010/02/enjoy-your-latte-without-the-bucks/

Hope you are doing well, Brittany! Sorry I'm only now getting the chance to visit your site, but it is LOVELY! I hope we're in the same neck of the woods again soon...maybe we can bake something successfully! :)

Song said...

why so cocky?