where's all the ice?
I am undoubtedly a lover of ice cubes and more specifically, iced coffee. I knew before I came to Germany for the summer, I would have a hard time finding this delicious drink. My friend Justin from my German classes at UNH has been here a little longer than I have and gave me some decent advice on finding iced coffee. Here are the options with my analysis:
1. McCafe
No self-respecting coffee lover would ever be caught dead there
Conclusion: Out.
2. Starbucks
Evil corporation
Conclusion: No way.
3. "Cafe Fredo" from Aspekt (a local coffee shop)
Good coffee, but you get only three ice cubes in the whole drink.
Conclusion: Unsatisfying.
4. Self-made
This method works quite well, until it comes time for the best part: the ice cubes. My mini "Kuhlschrank" is not capable of freezing anything.
Conclusion: Not possible.
5. Hot Coffee
Not refreshing.
Conclusion: Unfortunately, the best option.
So a week ago, I made this fantastic 10 euro investment at Ikea, and have been making coffee with it every morning and trying to get used to life without ice cubes.
2 comments:
haha, you crack me up :) and I love IKEA.
I make iced tea at home, one cup at a time.
I use a martini shaker. And in a pinch you can used two cups; one cup has to have a slightly smaller mouth than the second cup.
The thing is... you have to have ice, like 5-10 cubes.
Just pour your hot coffee into the martini shaker or two-cup-ghetto-shaker, add a bunch of ice and shake it. But, hold on REALLY TIGHTLY!
If the seal between the cups or shaker isn't really tight the whole thing will explode everywhere. Be warned and good luck.
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