Spring is here! Are you ready to try something new? We compiled three easy coffee drink recipes that are sure to capture the seasonal spirit in every sip.
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Lavender-Honey Iced Latte
Aromatherapy while making coffee? Yes, please! Save and store your remaining lavender syrup in the fridge for 1-2 weeks for a flavored pick me up anytime
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of water
- 1 tbsp of dried culinary lavender flowers
- ¼ cup of organic honey
- Your choice of milk
- A cup of The Bean’s dark-roasted organic coffee, chilled
Directions:
Lavender-Honey Iced Latte
1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water, honey and lavender to a boil.
2. Once boiling, stir for 15 seconds, remove the mixture from heat and stir until honey dissolves
3. Let the mixture cool completely
4.Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a container and discard the lavender flowers. If you do not have a strainer, try a coffee filter instead. Store your remaining syrup in the fridge.
Latte:
1. Add ice to a glass and pour 1-2 tbsp of the lavender honey syrup to your liking
2. Add your choice of milk until ice is covered, then stir.
3. Pour The Bean's chilled coffee
4. Optional: Top with a sprig of leftover lavender or an extra honey drizzle
Cardamom Rose Iced Latte
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In this spring drink, enjoy a harmonious mix of flavors-warm cardamom spice helps balance the natural acidity of Arabic coffee while a hint of rose makes for a smooth, dreamy delight!
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp dried rose petals + ½ cup of water OR ½ cup of rose water.
- 1 tbsp of cardamom pods
- ¼ cup of honey
- 1 cup of The Bean Coffee Company's coffee, chilled
- ¼ -½ cup of your choice of milk
- ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Make 1 cup of The Bean's organic coffee. Chill until cold.
2. Using the back of a wooden spoon or hard surface, lightly crush the cardamom pods.
3. In a small saucepan, combine water, rose petals, cardamom and honey.
4. Simmer until honey is dissolved, stirring, about 3-5 minutes
5. Remove from heat, cover and let cool for about 20 minutes.
6. Strain the syrup through a mes strainer or coffee filter and discard the cardamom pods.
7. Store in a container with a lid in the fridge until ready to use.
8. Add ice cubes to a glass.
9.Add 1-2 tbs of syrup, chilled coffee, and the remaining with your choice of milk. Garnish with dried rose petals or extra honey.
3. Easy Coconut Seltzer Iced Coffee
The addition of a sparkling coconut essence complements and dilutes the strong flavor of black coffee without being overly tropical. For coffee and carbonation lovers this recipe is a must try!
What you need
- Ice cubes
- Coconut flavored La Croix
- The Bean’s organic coffee, chilled
Directions:
1. Add 50% chilled coffee over ice
2. Add 50% chilled coconut flavored La Croix
Ratios can be adjusted to fit your preference.
