How To Make An Iced Coffee At Home
When the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than cooling down with a delicious iced coffee. It’s the perfect way to get your daily coffee fix, all while having a refreshing treat.
If you’re a fan of iced coffees, you can expect to pay quite a bit for coffee shop versions, but did you know it’s super easy to make an iced coffee at home? In this guide, we’ll walk you through a simple iced coffee recipe using your favourite NESCAFÉ instant coffee. You’ll discover just how effortless it is to create this refreshing beverage right from your own kitchen, anytime you crave it!
What is the difference between an iced coffee and a cold brew?
There is actually a difference between the two. A cold brew is made without any heat at all, this creates lower acidity in the drink and therefore creates a smoother and sweeter taste. An iced coffee, however, is brewed and then cooled, creating the refreshingly light drink we love. Recipes for iced coffee usually include milk for added sweetness.
Iced Coffee Recipe
Our easy iced coffee recipe ingredients you’ve probably got at home already! Just simply follow the steps below to enjoy a delicious iced coffee at home.
Ingredients
- • 2 teaspoons of your favourite instant coffee (we like NESCAFÉ Azera for making our iced coffee recipe as the fine powder allows it to blend perfectly)
- • 200ml hot water
- • 50ml milk or milk alternative
- • Ice
- • Syrup or sugar (to taste)
To serve
- • Tall latte glass
- • A long spoon to stir
Method
- Boil 200ml of water, once it is freshly boiled (not boiling) pour it into your cup
- Add 2 tsps of your favourite NESCAFÉ instant coffee to the water
- Add in sugar or syrup to the mix, depending on your personal taste
- Let the coffee mixture cool, you can either do this by leaving it on the kitchen counter to cool to room temperature or you can pop it in the fridge for a few hours if you want your coffee extra cold
- Once it’s room temperature – or cold depending on your preference, add in around 50ml milk or milk alternative, alternatively if you’d prefer your coffee black, skip this step
- Fill the rest of the glass with ice and enjoy!
Top tip: if you don’t want your iced coffee to dilute as the ice cubes melt, use ice cubes made from coffee instead.
If you want to enjoy your iced coffee at home first thing in the morning, we suggest making the coffee the night before and allowing it to chill in the fridge overnight. That way, come morning you’ll have a perfectly chilled picked me up to start the day.
How to make a vegan iced coffee at home
Rest assured; you can still try this iced coffee recipe at home if you prefer a dairy free option. Thanks to our non-dairy guide, making a delicious iced coffee at home has never been easier. The options below are guaranteed to give you barista-style homemade iced coffee. Just substitute the milk in our recipe with your chosen non-dairy alternative.
Now you know how to make iced coffee at home, why not try your hand at making a latte, next? Or for something a little different, try our Irish coffee recipe instead.
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