Strawberry coffee: The summer drink you didn't know you needed
The strawberry season is in full swing. Market stalls are brimming with aromatic, sweet fruits in many different varieties. Use them to prepare an energizing drink that will boost you in the morning.
1:12 PM EDT, June 1, 2024
Drinking coffee is a ritual that accompanies us every day. Nothing is better than a warm, aromatic coffee that stimulates action. It can be enriched with milk, cream, syrup, chocolate, or... fruit.
Fruits, both citrus and berry, go perfectly with coffee. If you want to add a twist to well-known coffee, add strawberries and blend everything into a smooth cream. You haven't tried it this way yet.
What to add to coffee to enhance its flavor?
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. You can choose from hundreds of different varieties of beans, each differing in its degree of roasting, taste, and aroma. Coffee enthusiasts agree that "real" coffee is black, but many drink it with milk, cream, or sugar.
In cafes, coffee is often served with whipped cream and flavored syrup. Thus, coffee ceases to be just a drink and becomes a dessert. Sweet coffee with additives is about 350 calories. If you are a fan of flavored coffees and don't want to add more calories, try coffee with strawberries.
It may sound strange, but strawberries go perfectly with sour, slightly bitter coffee, giving it a pleasant sweetness and a refreshing, fruity note. Such a drink will put you in a great mood starting in the morning.
Strawberry iced coffee — recipe
Ingredients:
- one cup of black coffee
- 7 ounces of strawberries
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- half a cup of milk
- optional: vanilla ice cream
Preparation:
- Brew the coffee and set it aside to cool completely.
- Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Put them in a tall container and sprinkle with sugar. Blend them into a smooth cream.
- Add the coffee, milk, and ice cream. Blend everything again until a delicate foam appears on the surface.
- Done! On a hot day, add a few ice cubes.
