Fancy enjoying a delicious iced coffee at home, effortlessly, with results worthy of your favourite café? Discover our quick and easy recipe for the perfect iced coffee, as refreshing and indulgent as you could wish!
Ingredients for homemade iced coffee:
- 2 freshly brewed espressos or 100 ml of full-bodied filter coffee
- Ice cubes (a generous handful)
- 100 ml of milk (plant-based or dairy, to suit your taste)
- Sugar, honey or flavoured syrup (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut…) to suit your preference (optional)
- Whipped cream or cocoa powder to decorate (optional)
Step-by-step preparation:
Step 1: Brew the coffee
Start by brewing a strong coffee and leave it to cool at room temperature. For a milder flavour and a creamy texture, opt for two concentrated espressos.
Step 2: Chill the coffee
Place your cooled coffee in the fridge for around 15 to 20 minutes to ensure your iced coffee is well chilled without diluting its flavours too much.
Step 3: Assemble the iced coffee
Place a generous amount of ice cubes in a tall glass. Then gently pour the cooled coffee over the ice. Gradually add the cold milk to create an attractive separation of colours.
Step 4: Customise your iced coffee
Sweeten to taste with sugar, honey or a flavoured syrup. Stir gently.
Step 5: Decorate and serve
Finish your iced coffee with an indulgent touch: a little whipped cream, a pinch of cocoa powder or even a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra treat!
Tips for perfect iced coffee:
- Make coffee ice cubes to avoid diluting your drink.
- Use plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut) for a change.
- Experiment with flavoured syrups for original flavours tailored to your taste.
You are now ready to enjoy your homemade iced coffee, perfect for any occasion!
Our selection of full-bodied espresso coffees:
See also: How do you make a macchiato at home?
