Ever since I had my first delicious sip of coffee, I immediately fell in love with this drink. I instantly made a vow to brew a cup every morning, and I have been doing just that for the last 15 years. During this time, I have tried numerous different coffees at coffee shops all across the globe.
Recently, I began making coffee at home. I’ve managed to find dozens of good recipes that I still follow from time to time. The kind of brew I prepare depends on the time of year it is. If it’s summer, then I need something refreshing.
There was a point when I stopped finding good recipes, so I started coming up with my own. Coming up with a good recipe all on my own wasn’t easy, but I enjoyed experimenting. So, every morning, I would try something different. On one particular summer’s day, I came up with a drink that I now refer to as the Speed Dater. This refreshing coffee aroma is without a doubt my favorite drink in the world, and I strongly recommend that you try making at home.
The reason why it’s called the Speed Dater is that it’s really easy to make, and I use chopped and pitted dates to sweeten the coffee. Although you may not be used to the idea of putting dates into brew, it actually gives it an incredible flavor. I decided to do this because I’ve always loved dates. Sometimes, I still use date paste as a bread spread for a nutritious breakfast.
Dates are an excellent source of calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6. There are many health benefits that you can experience from adding them to your diet. For example, they are known for helping strengthen your bones and help you fight bone illnesses such as osteoporosis. On top of that, they will increase your energy system, maintain the health of your nervous system, and promote weight gain.
Now, although there are a lot of health benefits associated with this fruit and I love to eat healthily, the truth is that I added them into the recipe simply because they taste awesome. In order to make this coffee, you will need a cup of cold brew, one and a half cup of whole milk, a teaspoon of almond extract, one cup of ice, and a half a cup of chopped and pitted dates. Simply throw these items in a blender, and you’ll have a drink that you’re guaranteed to enjoy during the summer.
It’s important to note that you shouldn’t use iced coffee instead of cold brew. Many people make this mistake because they think that it’s the same thing, but it is not. These two kinds of coffee have a completely different brewing process. Iced coffee is what you get when you cool down hot-brewed coffee. On the other hand, you don’t need any heat to make cold brew. Instead, the ground coffee beans get steeped in cold water for up to a day.
