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!