Cold Brewed CoffeeThis coffee is mellower and less acid than hot brewed. You don't need a special machine to make it. Mix 1 ounce (a little less than 3 tsp.) coarsely ground coffee beans with 8 ounces cold water in an airtight container like a mason jar. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours. Strain through a filter and drink hot or iced. Compost the filter and grinds.
Prevent Bitter TeaTea is better if it's made by the sun, bringing water to a boil on the stove creates 'bitter' tea. And sun tea does not necessarily mean that it has to sit in the sun. Tea bags will make tea sitting on the counter or in the fridge, it just takes time.
Homemade Iced Coffee CubesI refuse to pay for ice coffees that are filled with ice and you are only getting 1/4 of coffee in your cup. Call me "frugal". Yes, I am frugal! :)
Making 'Brute Fresh' CoffeeMost perfumes are a blend of scents. One of these scents is perceived by the brain before the others. This one scent is called 'the top note'. Coffee has a top note, as well. It is delicate and lasts for only a few minutes. Most of it is destroyed during the boiling stage of brewing.
Refreshing Spearmint WaterSeveral years ago, I was at a spa. Upon arrival, I was served an ice-cold glass of water. The water tasted different and I asked the attendant what was in it.
Nutribullet ShakesWe have "cheated" a bit in my household. We add some low carb ice cream and skim milk to make absolutely delicious shakes, as well as our blasts. Our son needs a little more bulk, so we load him up.
How to Pour a Black and TanThe black and tan is a perfect drink to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day, but it's also a refreshing treat any time of year.
Turning Water into WineYou will need one pound of sugar, one gallon of water, and a 1/4th packet of regular yeast. Heat water in a pot till boiling and add sugar to melt, then pour in a gallon jug, such as clean milk container or other kind of jar.
Low Calorie LemonadeSuper refreshing!
Dixieland CoffeePut all ingredients into blender and cover. Run on low until smooth.
Golden PunchReconstitute the orange and lemonade juices according to can directions. Add ginger ale just before serving. Serves 60.
Using a French PressFrench press or coffee pot? I just re-kindled my love for coffee recently and found myself in line at Starbucks glancing over and noticing they sold French presses. Verdict: French press all the way!
Sugar Free Tangy DrinkI love tangy drinks and am diabetic so I made up my own sugar free version of an "Arnold Palmer":
Frozen Fruit and Juice PunchMix a frozen fruit punch can with 2 cans of water and 1 two liter bottle of ginger ale or Sprite in a punch bowl. Use Frozen fruit as your ice. Frozen lemonade is great also. It looks pretty, and I always get compliments.
Healthy Orange JuliusMix together equal parts orange juice and milk in an empty 16 oz water bottle. Then add a tiny capful of real vanilla and replace the cap and shake.
Frozen Watermelon Smoothies or DaiquirisWe travel to the Bahamas several times a year and due to customs laws we are not allowed to bring in any fresh fruits or vegetables. However, I found that if I freeze them first, it was allowed, which is how I came up with this idea.
Sugar Free Iced Coffee DrinkStart with a large glass (18 oz), add 1 tsp. of instant coffee powder, 1 tsp. sugar free chocolate pudding mix (dry powder), add 2 inches of hot water and stir vigorously. Add 5-6 ice cubes, and some milk or non dairy creamer. Fill up glass with more milk or water, stir well. The hot water will dissolve the pudding mix and make it creamy. If you want to use powdered creamer add it with the coffee powder.
Gingerbread Spice Christmas TeaGingerbread Spice Christmas Tea. Prepare a pot of tea using 6-8 tea bags; allow to steep 5-8 minutes. Add honey or sugar to taste (optional).
Cheap Summer Drinks for KidsIdeas for inexpensive beverages you can give your kids. Post your ideas.
Homemade Diet SlushyWhen dieting and you want something cold and fruity, mix up a batch of Crystal Light and put it in ice cube trays. Then, pop them out and microwave them for just a few seconds, and they become really slushy like a "slushy" from Dairy Queen, and you can add fresh fruit to the slushy as well.
Inexpensive Flavored Ice TeasI like the taste of flavored teas, but making iced tea with them can get expensive if you drink a lot of it like I do. My solution is to use anywhere from 1 to 4 flavored tea bags and 4 regular tea bags mixed together when making a half gallon of iced tea.
Low Acid Coffee - Starbucks SubstituteBrew extra strong decaf hazelnut coffee to keep in fridge.
Add some of it to low carb soy milk (or milk), 1/4 cup of water and flavor with any two DaVinci Gourmet Sugar free flavorings (zero carbs).
Ginger Candy TeaGinger is one of the healthiest spices. It is great to settle an upset tummy and also is very soothing in a drink. Have you ever bought a bag of those hard ginger candies?
Stay Cool: Tasty Cool DrinksMake smoothies or juice from concentrate to stay cool.
