Disclosure: I was sent free samples of the Koffie Straw for this post and for a giveaway on my social media channels. This is a product I LOVE and use, so all opinions stated in this post are 100% my own!
Confession of a Coffee Lover
I sat down in the chair.
The first words out of her mouth, “oh, you drink coffee, don’t you?”.
Ummm, of course I drink coffee! In fact, I may have a small addiction! I am a full-time stay at home mom, I have a work-from-home part-time job, I run a household, and I am starting a website… so, yeah- I drink coffee!
For the next 20 minutes the Dental Hygienist scraped and polished all the coffee stains from my teeth.
After that appointment I knew I had to figure out a way to still love my coffee and not end up with a brown smile that warrants an immediate reaction from my Dental Hygienist!
A Straw for My Coffee
The very next week I was about 15 minutes into an Instagram Story hole (they can really suck me in) when I saw another food blogger drinking her morning coffee thru a straw! WHAT!!!???
I immediately messaged her to find out about this magic product. She said it was a Koffie Straw.
Koffie- as in Coffee! Genius! This was exactly the product I was looking for.
Within 10 minutes of discovering this AMAZING straw I had it ordered and have never looked back since.
The Koffie Straw
A straw is just a straw, right!?
Wrong.
The developers of the Koffie Straw really went the extra mile to make sure it has all the features you didn’t even know you needed in a straw!
First things first…the main reason I fell in love with Koffie Straw… they made the straw with an angled tip to allow the straw to fit past your front teeth. This is what helps keep your pearly whites- white!
The Koffie Straw is made of silicone which not only makes it dishwasher safe, it makes it safe to use in your hot coffee. Unlike a metal reusable straw it will not heat up and burn your mouth.
The Koffie Straw is also available in 2 different sizes, 7″ & 12″, to fit your favorite cup.
Super bonus… it is trimmable to fit ANY cup size. So if you drink out of a shorter cup just grab a pair of scissors and trim away.
One of my favorite features is the shape of the Koffie Straw. It is a thin oval-like shape. This allows the straw to fit into the drinking hole of a to-go coffee lid! Genius!
The size/width of the straw opening also makes it possible to still “sip” your coffee so you do not end up with mouth full of burning hot coffee.
It may be called the “Koffie” Straw but it is not made only for drinking coffee. This is a great straw to use with wine, soda, tea, or any other drink that might stain your teeth!
…and best of all it is reusable! Giving love back to Mother Earth♥
You can find out ALL the details of this amazing product and order your own at https://koffiestraw.com/
Homemade Cold Brew Coffee
Everyday at about 3:00 I can tell what time it is without even looking at the clock. That is the time of day when I loose all steam. My eyes start to feel heavy and my energy fades. This is when I need a caffeine pick-me-up.
PIN THE RECIPE FOR HOMEMADE COLD BREW COFFEE HERE!!
Now, in the morning I prefer a good hot cup of coffee. I love taking my time to enjoy my coffee as I wake up. But in the afternoon, I love an Iced Cold Brew Coffee or Iced Latte. It is the perfect refreshing jolt of caffeine to get me thru the day.
How to Make a Pitcher of Cold Brew Coffee
All you need to make a good strong cold brew is your favorite dark coffee grounds, water, a filter of some kind, and a little patience!
First, pick your favorite DARK roasted coffee bean. I like to use a local KC coffee company called The Roasterie. They have a very dark bean called Full Vengeance.
Next, Grind the coffee on the largest/coarsest grind you can. This step is very important, do not buy pre- ground coffee to make your cold brew coffee. The small grind will give you an over-extraction of bitter coffee. The larger grind gives you a smooth and flavorful coffee.
Combine 4 cups of room temp or cold water with 1 cup of coarse ground coffee. I like to use my french press for this step. If you do not have a french press you can use a bowl, carafe, or pitcher. Stir the coffee so that all the grinds are saturated in the water.
Now for the patience part. Let the coffee sit, covered, at room temp for 12 to 24 hours.
The coffee is now ready to filter.
If you use a french press simply press the filter down and pour the cold brew coffee into a pitcher to store in the fridge.
If you are not using a french press, pour your cold brew coffee thru a piece of cheesecloth set in a mesh sieve, placed over a pitcher. (Kitchen tip: I have also tried using coffee filters in a mesh sieve but have not had luck with that method!)
Store your cold brew coffee in the fridge, covered, for about a week to 10 days. Any longer than that and the coffee will start to lose flavor and strength.
This is a strong cold brew coffee! When you are ready to drink it you can add a little cold water at a time to make it the desired strength.
Making an Iced Latte with your Cold Brew Coffee
My favorite way to enjoy this deliciously strong cold brew coffee is by making an Iced Latte. It is super simple to make and will save you $4 and a trip to the Starbucks drive thru!
Fill the glass with ice. Pour the cold brew coffee over the ice, filling the glass about ½ full.
(A traditional latte is ¼ espresso and ¾ milk, but since we are not using espresso I like more coffee than milk.)
Now add the milk you like- 2% milk, whole milk, almond milk, coconut milk… Add any sweetener (optional)- sugar, honey, splenda, agave…. Add any flavoring (optional)- chocolate, caramel, vanilla syrup…..
Give it a good stir and add a Koffie Straw to enjoy your Cold Brew Iced Latte!
If you tried the this recipe for Cold Brew Coffee or the Cold Brew Iced Latte let me know in the comments how it turned out for you!!
I hope you give this recipe for Cold Brew Coffee a try in your kitchen!
Love- Susie
Save the recipe for later. Pin it here.
Homemade Cold Brew Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse ground fresh coffee beans
- 4 cups room temp water
Instructions
- Place the coarse ground coffee in a container (I use a french press for easy filtering).
- Slowly pour the water over the coffee grounds. Using a spoon make sure all the grinds are saturated with water.
- Cover and let sit at room temp for 12-24 hours.
- Filter your cold brew coffee.With a french press: simply press the plunger/filter and pour your cold brew coffee into a pitcher to store in the fridge.Without a french press: line a mesh sieve with a layer or two of cheesecloth. Place the sieve over a pitcher and slowly pour the cold brew coffee thru the filter.NOTE: discard the coffee grounds in the trash, do not pour down the sink drain!
- Store in the fridge for a week up to 10 days. Any longer than this and the cold brew coffee will start to lose flavor and strength.
Serving
- Cold Brew Coffee: Pour over ice and enjoy. If the brew is too strong add a little water at a time until it is the right strength.
- Cold Brew Iced Latte: Fill a jar or glass with ice. Fill ½ the glass with the cold brew coffee. Add desired milk (2% milk, whole milk, almond milk...). Add any desired sweetener and flavoring (both optional). Shake or stir the mixture until it is well combined. Pop in a Koffie Straw and enjoy!(Kitchen Tip: make your Iced Latte in a mason jar so you can give it a good shake to mix the ingredients and create a delicious froth on top)
If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.
Sean@Diversivore
Lovely guide! I mostly drink espresso or Americanos, but we’ve tried our hand at cold brew a few times in the past. I always found the results a little weak – but I see you say that this is a stronger coffee base, so it might be time to give it a try again. My French press is just sitting and waiting after all!
Susie
Oh definitely give it a try.. it is pretty stong! I have to dilute it if I drink it without cream/milk. Just make sure to get a nice dark roasted bean.
(I love an Americano too)
Dana
I really should start drinking coffee (and red wine?) with a straw! This sounds pretty damn fabulous. I also really like the shape and how it does seem like it would fit perfectly under your front chompers. Easy sippin’! And as for cold brew coffee, LOVE IT. I never realized how badly I needed it in my life until I moved to North Carolina and experienced my first summer here, haha 😉 I really need to start making my own! This sounds awesome.
Marisa Franca
Oh the coffee looks amazing and the straw idea is genius!!! I can’t believe I didn’t think of something like that sooner. I will definitely try your method for cold brewed coffee. Right now I’m feeling just a bit sluggish. The coffee would help.
Susie
The recipe makes a nice strong brew!
Carmy
I need these straws! They look so fun! I also love that they’re oval shaped because I tend to bite my straws so it ends up being oval anyways haha. Such a wonderful concept!
Susie
The shape is one of my favorite! I love that it fits in to-go cups
Amanda
I need to get one of these straws! What a great solution for a problem that so many of us face. I drink coffee, but also a lot of tea, and I definitely notice less brilliance to the look of my teeth. Heading over to check out these straws now! (And also, gorgeous photos of this cold brew. Love how you captured the condensation on the glass–perfection!)
Susie
Definitely check out the straws… they are an amazing family owned company.
Thanks for the love on my pics : )
Tina
The straw I didn’t know I needed! I love this idea. Thank you for the link. My daughter and I were just discussing the ‘no straw movement’ so this fits right in. The added protection for the teeth is bonus. Thanks for this.
Susie
Isn’t it crazy! I ordered bc of teeth staining, and I wanted reusable straws. I had NO idea how many awesome features it had.. Truly the straw you didn’t even know you needed.
Pam Greer
I love the sound of that straw!! I drink a lot of coffee and a lot of tea, so getting all that staining liquid past my front teeth would be perfect!!
Susie
It is the perfect product! If you deal with any teeth staining the Koffie Straw will help tons!
Gloria
I LOVE cold brew. We are getting our coffee shipment tomorrow from a local roaster. Cannot wait to get some cold brew started. Perfect for this HOT weather. Saves me lots of money….I should have shares in Starbucks!!
Susie
Oooohhh fresh local dark roasted coffee is the best for cold brew. Enjoy!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
First, I love that straw! Just the thing to keep your teeth sparkling while enjoying your favorite brew — wondering if it would work equally well for red wine… but I digress. I have a French press but since we drink a lot of hot coffee in the morning — it just convenient — when I can brew a whole pot to last — but I love the idea of using it for a cold brew! That is genius! Thanks for the inspiration!
Susie
Absolutely! The french press makes this cold brew SO easy to make, then it just stores in the fridge- easy peasy!
Definitely check out the straw. It is perfect for red wine! You can even trim the straw to fit in your wine glass
Lisa Huff
Going to check out that Koffie Straw! The shape looks perfect for some of my cups!
Susie
The shape is SO perfect! It totally fits into all my cups, even the to-go or travel cups
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction
This looks absolutely refreshing – perfect for these hot summer days!
Susie
It has been HOT here in KC, so this is the perfect afternoon caffeine pick me up
Sherri @ Sweet Enough
The coffee looks fantastic and I am totally in love with this straw. As an obsessive teeth-brusher, I NEED this!
Susie
Thank you! Definitely check out Koffie Straw. It is an amazing product and completely changed how I drink my coffee and tea
camila
I Love all of these pictures!! They’re so amazing!!
Susie
Oh my goodness.. thank you so much!
SHANIKA
Wow, this coffee recipe looks amazing! I’m not a huge coffee drinker, but I always enjoy a bit of caffeine in my frappuccino or machiato from Starbucks. I definitely need to try this!
Susie
This is a super strong cold brew recipe… It would make the perfect base for an iced macchiato or frappuccino made at home! Cheers!