Americano Mint From My Garden

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Do you ever make a drink from ingredients from your garden?

If I could answer the question above, I would describe it. It would probably be very strange if I didn't know this recipe. I also found out from an accident that happened, where I needed soda water but I couldn't find it at home. Usually I always like to save empty soda for a glass of Americano during the day as a booster for drowsiness so that I can be enthusiastic about working.

But that allows me to save a lot of money when making Americano with soda water. I have a lot of plants, one of which is mint leaves that are right next to the main entrance of my house. If you are going to visit my house, then you can see it first before meeting me.

I call it Americano Mint. The two words that can describe what Americano is and mint leaves that collaborate in a glass. I really like this drink, it really help me overcome the very heavy drowsiness during the day, especially after lunch. Do you feel the same?

I don't have a coffee shop, but I have quite complete tools as a barista for myself. Simple tools, at least can make one or two shots of espresso every day. No need for sophisticated tools like steam machines and others because I only enjoy coffee quickly. I think ordering coffee takes much longer than making it myself.

Actually, I also have a coffee plantation in the city of Sipirok, quite far from my house, about 8 hours by bus. I have a little bit of coffee to sell again to some of my friends who have coffee shops. The rest of the garden I use to make coffee at home.

It feels like making this drink is very easy. I only need to pick mint leaves and wash them then pour a little hot water so that the mint leaves release their extract. The result will be a very strong mint aroma, well this is what I can call a hint of soda water, there is a clear aftertaste like adding something to long black coffee.

I thought this was an easy thing but the effect is very big. The hint of mint leaves makes it taste like brewing soda water in my glass of coffee. I usually like to mix the two even though it looks really weird, but trust me I think it's a really good thing. Be careful of your stomach that likes to bloat or get sick from soda water. For me it doesn't affect me at all as long as I drinking it after lunch.

If you want to make it, let me know! #hivegardenqotw

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