What is the difference between an iced coffee and a cold brew?
A cold brew is made without any heat at all, which results in lower acidity in the drink and therefore creates a smoother and sweeter taste. An iced coffee, however, is brewed and then cooled, which creates the refreshing drink we love. Iced coffees are often served with a little milk.
Iced Coffee Recipe
Our iced coffee recipe is really straightforward. You most likely have all these ingredients at home already! Simply follow the steps below to enjoy a delicious iced coffee at home.
Ingredients for an Iced Coffee
- 2 tsps of your favourite NESCAFÉ instant coffee (we like NESCAFÉ GOLD Espresso for making our iced coffee recipe as the fine powder allows it to blend perfectly)
- 200ml hot water
- 50ml milk or plant-based milk alternative*
- Ice
- Syrup or sugar (to taste)
- Tall latte glass
- A long spoon to stir
*Check for allergens
To serve
Method to make an Iced Coffee
- 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.
- Sit back and enjoy!
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