Tia Maria (Paulette Valois)

26 oz Brandy (el cheapo brand)

1 Vanilla bean

1 1/4 qt Water; boiling

1 1/4 qt Sugar

2 oz Antiqua coffee(Spice Island)

Mix coffee and sugar well. Pour in boiling water, mix well, let stand until cool. Add brandy, cut vanilla bean lengthwise and drop into bottle. Let stand 30 days. Make approx 3 1/2 bottles (90 oz)