Iced Coffee is a delicious, bitter-less, and absolutely refreshing cold drink. It is usually prepared with coarse or instant coffee powder, water, milk, or creamer. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Iced Coffee at home with easy step-by-step instructions. I have also attached a video tutorial to make the process clear and simple. This Iced Coffee is a perfect drink to start your day or quench your thirst on hot summer days. And the best part is it tastes similar to popular Coffee shops around!
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What is Iced Coffee?
Iced Cofee is one of the delicious drinks popular across the globe. Even though it is a famous drink in most cafe-style restaurants like Starbucks, Dunkin donuts, Mcdonalds, and similar fast food stores, making Iced Coffee at home is really simple and inexpensive.
It is super easy to make the drink and tastes really satisfying with its flavor and taste. Who doesn't love to skip a ride to the stores when you can make the best Iced Coffee at home. So this post is all about the coffee with ice and proper tips to achieve a bitter-less, strong, and flavorful drink.
Ingredients
The ingredients that you will need for this coffee recipe are:
- Coffee Powder - freshly ground coffee powder, coarse coffee powder,or instant coffee powder works well for this recipe. I have used coarse coffee powder with chicory for this recipe
- Water - filtered water to brew the coffee
- Milk - I have use whole milk here but you can also use half n half or other creamers for thick and decadent treat
- Sugar optional - I havent used any sweetener here but you can feel free to use sugar syrup, brown sugar or any other sweeteners that is handy for you
How to make Iced Coffee?
This Iced Coffee shared here gives a perfect flavor-filled drink similar to popular coffee shops. So let see how to make the best Iced Coffee at home with simple steps.
- Boil the Water - Pour water into a saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil
- Brew the Coffee - Add the coffee powder and allow it to brew for 2 to 3 minutes
- Close and Steep - Now close the lid of the saucepan and steep it for 5 more minutes in low heat
- Refrigerate - Now place the coffee mixture to the refrigerator and allow it to chill for 2 hours or even overnight
- Serve - Now fill the glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled coffee over it. Pour milk or creamer to the coffee drink. Also feel free to add sweetener if you really prefer to add some
That's it now our delicious Iced Coffee is ready to enjoy!
Tips
- For Strong Flavor - I have chilled the coffee for 2 hours but you can also refrigerate it overnight to achieve a stronger flavor of the drink
- Best Coffee Powder - Coarse coffee powder, freshly ground coffee, or even instant coffee powder works great for this recipe
- Diary Options - I have used whole milk here but you can also use half n half for a more delicious treat
- Sweeteners - I haven't used any sweeteners here, but feel free to use sugar syrup, maple syrup, or any other sweeteners that are handy for you
- Vegan Options - Feel free to skip the dairy and use non-dairy milk for this recipe
- Serving - This drink can be served along with breakfast or at any time of the day to satisy your coffee craving
Iced Coffee Calories
The iced coffee I have prepared contains 35 calories in it based on the nutrition calculator. But it is just a rough estimate and may vary based on the ingredients you use, such as type of milk, amount of Milk, creamer used, brown sugar vs cane sugar, and the quantity of it. So, assume the number of calories not to be exact.
Storage Suggestions
This Coffee concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and add milk or creamer whenever you crave a drink.
Serving Suggestions
Iced Coffee is a perfect drink to start your day or enjoy whenever you feel to have a drink.
Related Recipes
You can also find similar drinks below and more at Coffee Recipes
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- Iced Chai Tea Latte
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
Iced Coffee Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of the Iced Coffee Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a perfect drink at home. For a quick reference, you could also find this recipe in story format.
📖 Recipe
Iced Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Coffee Powder
- 2 cups Water
- Ice cubes, as needed
- ¼ cup Milk, or half and half cream
Instructions
To prepare Iced Coffee
- In a pan with medium heat, pour water and bring it to boil
- Now add coarse coffee powder and allow it to boil for 2 to 3 minutes
- Close the pan with its lid and steep the coffee for 3 to 5 minutes in low heat. Now rest the coffee in the refrigerator for 2 hours or bring it to room temperature
- Once it is cooled pour the coffee mixture into a tall glass. Make sure to fill the glass with ice cubes before pouring in the coffee
- Pour in the milk or half n half cream (feel free to add sugar if required)
- Now the delicious Iced Coffee is ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this delicious Iced Coffee along with morning breakfast or enjoy any time of the day
Video
Notes
- For Strong Flavor - I have chilled the coffee for 2 to 3 hours but you can also refrigerate it overnight to achieve a stronger flavor of the drink
- Best Coffee Powder - Coarse coffee, freshly ground coffee, or even instant coffee powder works great for this recipe
- Diary Options - I have used whole milk here but you can also use half n half for a more delicious treat
- Sweeteners - I haven't used any sweeteners here, but feel free to use sugar, maple syrup, or any other sweeteners that are handy for you
- Vegan Options - Feel free to skip the dairy and use non-dairy milk for this iced coffee instead
- Serving - This Iced Coffee can be served along with breakfast or any time of the day
Nutrition
FAQ
Iced Coffee is an easy-to-make and absolutely refreshing cold drink. It is usually made with coffee powder, water, milk, or cream. The coffee is perfectly brewed, chilled, and then poured over ice along with milk or creamer. This is one of the popular drinks in gourmet-style coffee shops and fast food eats.
You can make this drink really fast using instant coffee powder. To make that, just add ¼ tsp of instant coffee powder to 1cup of room temperature water, and pour over iced cubes, then pour milk or cream. Viola! your fast coffee is ready in no time.
Here in this recipe, I have used 2 tbsp coarse coffee powder with chicory for 2 cups of water. This ratio gives a stronger flavor and you can also use ¼ tsp of instant coffee powder for 1 cup of water.
Yes, you can make this coffee with condensed milk and it tastes really delicious especially for those who love a sweet treat.
The iced coffee I have prepared contains 35 calories in it based on the nutrition calculator. But it is just a rough estimate and may vary based on the ingredients you use, such as type of milk, amount of Milk, creamer used, brown sugar vs cane sugar, and the quantity of it. So, assume the number of calories not to be exact.
I really hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
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