My New Love

I have to introduce you to my new favorite kitchen gadget that helps me save roughly $16 a week. I am a sucker for iced coffees. They are my escape and indulgence. I don't drink coffee hot anymore because iced is just so much better. Making an iced coffee is challenging at home. The idea of brewing a pot of coffee then letting it sit in the freezer to cool is a horrible idea. The coffee shifts flavor, its not dark enough, and it's just plain depressing. Also, I am not one to go out a buy a $200 espresso maker or $80 for a crappy espresso maker. My solution is the Aeropress. It's awesome and only $25. It makes 1-4 espresso shots with regular ground coffee and hot water.

My morning routine is 3/4 cup vanilla almond milk and 1 T Vanilla creamer FYI for those on Weight Watchers this 12 oz. vanilla latte would only be 2 points vs.5-6 points from a coffee shop.  

Two scoops of coffee grounds. We are in love with Peet's House blend

 Filled with hot water (about 170 degrees) to the number 2 line. Stir for 30 seconds.

Time to press, please excuse my giant looking forearm.

And there you have your 2 shots of espresso. Two tips for you. I add my almond milk and flavor to the cup so the shot drips into it. A shot of espresso can go bad quickly so I find it easiest to do it this way. Mix it together and add your ice AFTER the hot espresso will melt your ice too quickly, no one wants a watered down delicious coffee.  

Tada! Pure morning bliss!

After we started doing our budgeting I realized that I was spending way to much on coffee outside of the home. Glad to say that I have purchased two of my own this month, and they were both during my networking groups. I justify those a little since they are both a tax write off. We now buy about 4 pounds of coffee a month at the store vs. our usual 3 pounds but the savings has really added up! I now prefer to make my own at home rather than going out and buying one.