We asked our roasting team how they were beating the heat this season. Their answer, our newly launched, limited-edition Summer Blend! A delicious chocolatey and nutty coffee that brews best as a cold brew, a pour over, or using a French press, it is just what you need for crafting refreshing recipes at home.
Here are three to get you started : -
Honey Cinnamon Cold Brew
Equal parts refreshing and comforting, this easy-to-make recipe is a great way to experience our Summer Blend as a cold brew.
You’ll need:
- Coarsely ground Summer Blend
- Water
- Honey (1-2 tsps)
- Cinnamon stick
The recipe:
- Combine coffee and water (1:4 ratio) in a pitcher or jar.
- Let it steep at room temperature, or in the fridge, for 14-18 hours.
- Strain the cold brew into a glass, over ice.
- Add honey to taste and stir.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Orange Pour Over
In the mood for a chilled brew with a zesty kick? Here’s how you can fix yourself one, without having to wait overnight, as you would with a cold brew.
What you’ll need:
- 28g medium-ground coffee
- 240ml water at approximately 93°C (and the same amount of ice)
- Orange slices (to taste)
The Recipe:
- Place orange slices and ice in a carafe.
- Set up a V60 dripper with a paper filter.
- Wet the filter to wash out any paper-like taste.
- Add 28g of medium-ground coffee.
- Bloom coffee with 60-70ml water for 30 seconds.
- Slowly pour the remaining water, timing your total brew time to be around 3 minutes.
- Let coffee drip onto ice and oranges.
- Stir gently after brewing and pour into glasses.
Coffee Ice Cream
Uncomplicated and deliciously cold, this recipe is sure to help you unwind on hot days.What you'll need: -
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 400g of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup extra strong brewed coffee, chilled
The recipe: -
- Brew 1/2 cup (118ml) of very strong coffee and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 tbsp of vanilla extract for 10-15 mins, until stiff peaks form.
- Gently mix in 400g of sweetened condensed milk and the cooled coffee.
- Pour mixture into a baking dish, cover and freeze for at least 6 hours.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 mins before serving.
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