My Coffee Addiction

I own a coffee company.  Wait, let me correct that.  I have a coffee business that owns me.  There.  That's about right.

I willingly allow the relationship with the business because, you know what?  I have to have coffee.  I have been drinking coffee for 28 years.  Back in the day, they said that coffee had the opposite effect on children's behavior.  It was supposed to calm down kids with A.D.D.  The 80's rocked.

September 3, 2014

Oh, man... is it September already?  But the 4th of July feels like last week!  Do you have school fundraisers that you are responsible for?  I have your unique and tasty solution... COFFEE FUNDRAISER!   http://www.nectaroflife.com/coffee-fundraiser.htm We can use your logo on the bag, or you can use ours.  We give you forms, and you don't have to put any money up front.  This project has been successful for everyone from choirs, to Boy Scouts.  Give it a try!

August 27, 2014
 The kids headed back to school.  The air smelled like wet leaves, and there is no mistaking the bite in the air of getting down into the 40's temperature wise last night.  Fall is tapping us on the shoulder.  I want to chase summer on a purple Harley, but alas, it's not meant to be.

So, I sit at my computer drinking the warm mug of Ultimate Espresso, and lactose free milk with a small drop of vanilla in it.  Forget dropping $5.00 bills all over the place, I love the "fall flavor" of cinnamon, and vanilla extract in my coffee.

Ultimate Espresso can be found here: http://www.nectaroflife.com/UltimateEspresso.htm


June 12, 2014
http://www.nectaroflife.com/Iced-Coffee.htm  This time of year, I love iced coffee.  Like a little too much.  My traditional two cups becomes 4 cups.  I have 16 hours of sun light right now, and I need to stay awake for most of it.

Here are a few recipes to try that I love.  I actually use decaf coffee in the cinnamon one, because I love drinking it at night.  Is there ever a good time to NOT drink coffee?  I think not.

Nectar Ice Frosted Mochas (serves 4)

Ingredients:
1 cup freshly brewed Nectar of Ice coffee
1 cup cold brewed Nectar of Ice coffee
3 oz. (6 Tbsp.) chocolate syrup
1 pint fresh vanilla ice cream
2 oz. flavored syrup (optional)
whipped cream

Instructions:
Place hot coffee, flavored and chocolate syrups in blender container. Blend until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Pour into a medium bowl. Add softened ice cream and cold coffee. With a rotary beater, beat until smooth. Spoon into tall glasses, and serve immediately.

Nectar of Ice Mexican Coffee (serves 4)

Ingredients:
2 oz. ground Nectar of Ice coffee
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 ½ quarts of clean water
4 Tbsp. brown sugar
5 Tbsp. chocolate syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1 ¼ cup milk
whipped cream and fresh ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions:
Place coffee, cinnamon, and nutmeg in coffee filter.  Brew with the water.  In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, chocolate syrup, and milk.  Cook over low heat until all the sugar is dissolved.  Add mixture to coffee along with vanilla. Pour into coffee cups. Garnish with whipped cream and add a sprinkling of cinnamon.

Cinnamon Caramel Iced Coffee

Add the cinnamon before brewing for a spicy touch, not to mention the heavy dose of caramel syrup.
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp. ground Nectar of Ice coffee
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup caramel syrup
Instructions:
Mix the cinnamon and the ground coffee and brew a pot of coffee as usual. Add the syrup to the hot coffee and stir until dissolved. Chill thoroughly and serve over ice, with milk or sugar.***NOTE*** I use the cooled mix like a root beer float, coffee on the bottom, and a dollop of ice cream on top.***