Add 1/2 cup raw cashews into high powered blender turned off.
Add 2 cups filtered water. Add 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 Tbsp of maple syrup for flavor.
Put the lid on the blender and start on medium speed for about 8 seconds. Then turn to high for 3 seconds. Then to medium for 3 seconds. Again to high for 3 seconds. Then back on medium for 3 seconds. Again to high for 3 seconds. And finally to medium for the last 3-5 seconds. Turn off the blender completely. The cashew milk is ready to be poured and used right out of the blender. Chill the rest in a large mason jar with lid screwed on. Store in the refrigerator for another 3-5 days.