Make perfect iced coffee at home with these easy tips
On hot days, iced coffee is the perfect choice. It's a delightful dessert and an invigorating drink that takes just a moment to prepare. Plus, it tastes better than coffee from a café, costing significantly less.
Iced coffee has admirers worldwide. The Greek version of this drink, known for its generous foam, is particularly famous. Greeks enjoy their frappe both in the city and on the beach. We can follow their example.
Be like a barista
Iced coffee will help you endure a hot day. Enthusiasts of this black, aromatic beverage probably don't need convincing. However, even those who don't drink coffee daily often appreciate this cold version. Making it at home doesn't require barista skills. Since iced coffee has many variations, it can easily be tailored to your taste. You can stick to the simplest, most minimalist version, which will still be delicious. A blender will also prove helpful. Here are some tips to make the best-iced coffee at home.
Remember this
- Greeks make their frappe with instant coffee, but using espresso is much more popular. A small cup of espresso will make your iced coffee solid and aromatic. However, if you don't have an espresso machine, traditionally use instant coffee or brew strong coffee. Arabica works well, as do flavored coffees with sweet notes like vanilla, chocolate, or coconut.
- If you choose to add ice cream, opt for cream ice cream. Its flavor best complements coffee. When selecting store-bought ice cream, go for those with a high cream content, as it enhances the taste.
- You can use milk or plant-based milk like almond or oat milk for your iced coffee.
- In cafés, iced coffee is often served with syrups. You can use them at home, too, but be mindful that they add extra calories, and ice and whipped cream already have plenty.
- Whipped cream is a common topping for this dessert. To prepare it, use cream with 30% fat content, and make sure it is well chilled.
Recipe for iced coffee
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz of your favorite coffee
- 3 oz of milk or plant-based milk
- 2 scoops of cream ice cream
- 3 ice cubes
Preparation method:
- Brew the coffee and let it cool.
- Combine the milk or plant-based milk and the cold coffee in a blender. Add one scoop of ice cream and the ice cubes. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the drink into a tall glass. Optionally, you can add another scoop of ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream on top.
