For those of you who haven't heard of Java Juice, simply put - it is pure coffee extract made from 100% organic Arabica coffee and comes in small, individual 1/2-ounce packets. Just add hot (not boiling!) water, and you've got a tasty cup of coffee to enjoy.

The front of each Java Juice packet proclaims "black gold" and backpackers and campers love the product because it means they can pack these little guys into the high-country in place of the undelicious powdered coffee insta-packs. Each packet of Java Juice has a PSI rating of 190 lbs, meaning they aren't likely to explode in your purse, backpack or suitcase. Checkmarks next to each of the following; fair trade, shade-grown, certified kosher, and uses organic coffee beans, means we've got a product on our hands worth supporting.

And while Java Juice might fuel a nice cup of coffee deep in the outback, it has much, much more potential as a cooking and recipe ingredient. Some off-the-cuff ideas:

- Coffee ice cream or frozen yogurt - stir Java Juice into your favorite vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt base.

- Iced coffee - Java Juice is liquid so you don't need hot water to dissolve anything.

- Use it in tiramisu (or even better, Beeramisu)

- Mix it with equal parts Kahlua and brush across your favorite chocolate baked goods.

- Blend it into meringues before baking.

- Blend it into your favorite chocolate pudding recipe.

- Add a bit to your favorite banana bread recipe.

Other ideas? Leave them in the comments.

Java Juice is available at Campmor, REI, and many other retail locations listed here.

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