This quarantine life makes me miss a lot of things, like our usual coffee runs at Starbucks. In hindsight, craving for commercial, overpriced coffee seems so trivial now with all the world’s problems. If anything, this ECQ serves a reset button for many of us, myself included–a reminder that often, the most meaningful things in life are also the simplest.
I find myself making a lot of things in the house, using simple and affordable ingredients. You wouldn’t believe how easy and cheap it is to enjoy a venti cold foam iced espresso at home! All you need are some coffee, ice, sugar, and skim milk.
Here’s a video I made while I tried to recreate my all-time favorite drink from Starbucks: (shameless plug: please like the video and subscribe to the channel! :))
This drink is a great way to relax and refresh during a hot afternoon. Try it yourself and let me know how it goes!
~Ingredients (for a venti-sized drink)~
2 tbsp instant coffee powder mixed with 1/2 cup of water (or 2 shots of espresso)
Ice to fill the glass
1 cup skim milk
2 tbsp white sugar
~Directions~
Blend the milk + sugar using a high-speed blender for about 3 to 5 minutes.
Make your coffee while the blender is running.
Put ice into the glass, then pour your coffee.
Top with the milk and scoop out as much foam as you can.
Enjoy!
Downtown Abi 