When the weather’s hot, there’s nothing better than a refreshing drink to cool off with! But your daily coffee is likely still a must. Find the perfect balance with our Iced Coffee Recipe. Discover the secrets to achieving a rich, smooth, and chilled coffee concoction that’s sure to beat the heat while keeping you caffeinated. We’ll go through the simple yet essential steps to create your personalised iced coffee that rivals your favourite coffee shop’s bestsellers.
Iced coffee is a blend of cold-brewed coffee, milk, and ice cubes, providing a refreshing coffee flavour in a chilled format. This beloved beverage can be prepared using various methods – from pouring hot coffee directly over a glass with ice to using ground coffee that’s been specially brewed and cooled.
Iced coffee is also recognised as a variant of café frappé, sharing similar preparation techniques and serving styles that have made both beverages staples in coffee culture worldwide.
Origins of iced coffee
Interestingly, this chilled coffee treat traces its roots back to Algeria in the mid-19th century, where it first emerged under the name “Mazagran.”
“Mazagran,” named after the town of Mazagran, was concocted by the French army during the battle of Mazagran. Facing a scarcity of milk, the troops creatively mixed sweetened cold coffee with water to beat the scorching heat, thus creating the beloved iced coffee we cherish today.
What’s the difference between iced coffee and cold brew?
While iced coffee has become a popular option for coffee enthusiasts worldwide, there’s another sibling in the family of cold coffee beverages – the cold brew. Distinct from iced coffee, cold brew is prepared by brewing coffee with cold to room temperature water over an extended period, resulting in a smooth and less acidic flavour profile.
Our Simple At-Home Iced Coffee Recipe : For a Starbucks-like Summertime Drink
10 min.
Easy
1 pers.
Ingredients
One cup containing 2 espressos or 200 ml of your favourite ground coffee
Milk
Ice cubes
Material
One tall glass
A spoon
Optional : A blender
Preparation
Step 1Start by preparing a satisfying 200ml cup of black coffee as per the instructions on the packaging. This will be prepared with boiled water. Once freshly brewed, give it some time to cool down entirely. Alternatively, if you’re in a rush for time, make a shorter but more intense cup. Then, fill a glass with ice and pour the coffee over the ice cubes to speed up the cooling down process.
Step 2Next, fill a big glass with ice. Pour the coffee over the ice.
Step 3Add in the milk, as desired. If you are looking for a more decadent treat, you can substitute the milk for cream or go 50/50.
Step 4If you wish to add a sweeter note, add sugar, simple syrup or maple syrup.
Step 5Now simply stir and drink.
Step 6If you are looking for a more smooth and foamy texture, simply throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend for a minute or two.
Step 7For an even more delicious treat, add a scoop of ice cream.
Step 1
Start by preparing a satisfying 200ml cup of black coffee as per the instructions on the packaging. This will be prepared with boiled water. Once…
Step 2
Next, fill a big glass with ice. Pour the coffee over the ice.
Step 3
Add in the milk, as desired. If you are looking for a more decadent treat, you can substitute the milk for cream or go 50/50.
Step 4
If you wish to add a sweeter note, add sugar, simple syrup or maple syrup.
Step 5
Now simply stir and drink.
Step 6
If you are looking for a more smooth and foamy texture, simply throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend for a minute or…
Step 7
For an even more delicious treat, add a scoop of ice cream.
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How to make iced coffee at home with instant coffee?
If you only have instant coffee but still want an iced coffee, simply start by dissolving two teaspoons of quality instant coffee in a small amount of hot water, creating a concentrated base that mimics a shot of espresso.
From there, follow the instructions in the above recipe. Once your coffee concentrate cools for a few minutes, pour it over a tall glass filled with ice cubes. The contrast between the warm concentrate and cold ice creates the perfect temperature balance instantly.
For a creamy finish similar to an iced latte, add whole milk or your preferred dairy alternative. The beauty of this method lies in its speed – you can have a refreshing drink ready in under three minutes. Sweeten to taste and stir gently, allowing the flavours to meld perfectly with the melting ice.
MAXICOFFEE’S COFFEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ICED COFFEE
La Libertad Specialty Coffee Beans – Cafés Lugat
This Guatemalan blend of Bourbon and Caturra Arabicas offers a sweet, creamy chocolate flavour profile with notes of milk chocolate, caramel, vanilla and pecan nuts – perfect for delicious summer iced coffee.
Available now
Lugat
Cafés Lugat Coffee Beans La Libertad from Guatemala – 250g
6.90 £
• Pure Origin
• Guatemala ( Huehuetenango )
• Hand-Roasted in France
• 250g Specialty Coffee Beans
Sweet Dreams Organic Coffee Beans – Green Lion Coffee
Green Lion Coffee’s Sweet Dreams beans are 100% Arabica organic decaffeinated coffee (solvent free) with spicy notes, sweetness and biscuit aromas. This coffee is perfect for evening brews.
Available now
Green Lion Coffee
Green Lion Organic Decaf Coffee Beans Sweet Dreams – 250g
6.60 £
• 100% Arabica – Decaffeinated (CO2 process)
• 100% Chemical-free
• Certified Organic and Fairtrade
• Roasted in France
You can now brew a refreshing and delicious iced coffee at home. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating your personalised blend and savour every cool sip. Enjoy this cold drink without moderation, or discover other recipes to keep you refreshed all summer long. Have you ever tried a Yuzu cold brew? Now might be the time to give it a go!
