Learn how to make iced coffee at home with this easy iced coffee recipe. Homemade iced coffee is fresh, cold, refreshing, invigorating, creamy, smooth, and delicious. It is super easy, simple, and quick to make and you can make it in under 5 minutes with only a few ingredients.
If you are looking for a drink for hot summer days or anytime you feel like it, try this one that is better than Starbucks and you'll be hooked.
Homemade Iced Coffee Recipe
This homemade iced coffee recipe is the best if I do say so myself. When you know how to make iced coffee at home, it is a game-changer because you save money, and time, and get the best that is ready in 5 minutes. It is well-balanced, refreshing, and delicious.
This instant iced coffee with milk is easy, quick to make, and tastes perfect. It is delicious, creamy, chilled, and satisfying.
Are you a fan of Starbucks Iced Coffee or any other coffee shop? Save money by skipping the shop and making iced coffee at home. No matter what the weather is, it is enjoyable and delicious.
Have I mentioned It takes just about 5 minutes or less to make this iced drink that is creamy, refreshing, and delicious? I just love quick recipes!
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Ingredients
The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post
Coffee - Instant coffee or Cold brew. Coffee brands include Nescafe, Yuban, Kirkland's, and Mc Cafe. I used Nescafe instant coffee.
Sugar- I used granulated sugar. You can use caster sugar, brown sugar, stevia, honey, or any sweetener of your choice
Milk - low-fat milk, skimmed milk, dairy-free milk, coffee creamer, condensed milk, or any of your choice.
Warm water- If using instant coffee, You need just a little bit of warm water to dissolve the coffee and sugar for a smooth coffee.
Ice- You will need to add this to your taste but be careful not to water down the coffee too much with Ice as the ice melts.
How To Make Iced Coffee At Home
Brew the coffee like you normally would. Use the cold or hot water method. The cold water method is called cold brewing. For any of the methods, make sure you use the right type of coffee.
Add sugar into a cup then add about 2 tablespoons of warm water, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
Add ice into the cup to make it about half to two-thirds full then pour the brewed coffee into the cup.
Next, add the milk and stir.
Enjoy your chilled drink.
How To Make Iced Coffee With Instant Coffee
This method is what I like to use as it is easier and quicker and everything is done in a cup. Here's how to make it:
Add instant coffee and sugar to a cup.
Add about 2-3 tablespoons of warm water to dissolve the sugar and coffee. Mix with a spoon or stirrer till well dissolved and smooth.
Add ½ cup of cold water into the cup the add ice cubes.
Pour in the milk.
Stir and enjoy your cold coffee.
How To Store
It stores well and therefore can be made ahead. To store, cover the cold coffee and put it in the fridge where it will last for 2 days.
You can freeze iced coffee. To freeze, transfer it to a freezer-safe container, label it to know what it is then put it in the freezer for up to 3 months. It is even easier and better if frozen in an ice cube maker. That way you can use the coffee cubes in your future drinks.
Tips
- Use whole milk, semi-skimmed, or skimmed. You can also use half milk and half cream.
- You can use almond milk or any dairy-free milk of your choice.
- Dissolve the sugar before adding ice so you have cold coffee that is smooth to taste.
- Adjust sugar to your taste.
- You can add creamer.
- White granulated sugar can be substituted for brown sugar. You can also use honey or any sweetener of your choice.
FAQs
When drank in moderation iced coffee with milk or no milk is good. Coffee has antioxidants that help protect the heart, brain, and some of the organs in the body.
Use good coffee or if using strong coffee and adjust the sugar and cream to your taste.
With Iced you can make it with instant coffee that you add water to then cool it down then add sweetener, creamer, and ice it can also be made with cold brewed coffee by adding ice, sweetener, and creamer milk. With Cold brew, cold water is used to brew the coffee. It is slower than using instant coffee and the taste and flavor different from instant iced coffee which oxidizes faster.
I used Nescafe instant coffee granules. You can use decaffeinated coffee for this For this I used Nescafe instant coffee. Some others you can use are
I use 2-3 teaspoons of instant coffee in a 300ml cup. You can adjust it to suit your preference.
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Recipe
Iced Coffee Recipe (How To Make Iced Coffee At Home)
Equipment
- Cup
- Stirrer or spoon
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Granules
- 1 tablespoon Sugar or to taste
- ¼ cup Milk or to taste
- Water
- Ice
Instructions
- Add instant coffee and sugar to a cup.
- Add about 2-3 tablespoons of warm water to dissolve the sugar and coffee. Mix with a spoon or stirrer till well dissolved and smooth.
- Add 1 cup of cold water into the cup then add ice cubes.
- Pour in the milk.Stir and enjoy your cold coffee.
Notes
- Use whole milk, semi-skimmed, or skimmed. You can also use half milk and half cream.
- You can use almond milk or any dairy-free milk of your choice.
- Dissolve the sugar before adding ice so you have cold coffee that is smooth to taste.
- Adjust sugar to your taste.
- You can add creamer.
- White granulated sugar can be substituted for brown sugar. You can also use honey or any sweetener of your choice.
Nutrition
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This came at just the right time as our weather is settling into summer temperatures. Thanks?
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