Boil the water. Put the almonds in a high-powered blender, add the water. Let sit for about 30 minutes. Add the vanilla, and blend until smooth.

Pour the almond milk through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth (I used cheesecloth - pour and then squeeze it out). Voila! Fresh almond milk. Add to your coffee or set in the fridge to chill; it'll last about 3 days.