Easy Iced Coffee
This recipe offers a clever way to enjoy iced coffee without dilution. By freezing leftover coffee into ice cubes, you create a robust foundation. These coffee ice cubes are then combined with freshly brewed hot coffee and an optional touch of cream, resulting in a refreshing and full-flavored beverage.
Equipment
- 1 Ice Cube Tray For freezing the coffee
- 1 Serving Glass For assembling and serving the iced coffee
- 1 Coffee Maker To brew fresh hot coffee
- 1 Measuring Spoon For cream (optional)
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup Leftover Coffee Room Temperature
- 1 Tablespoon Cream optional
- Ice Cube Tray For Freezing The Coffee (6 Cube Size)
- Hot Brewed Coffee For Serving
Instructions
- Ensure you have 1 cup of leftover coffee. If using freshly brewed coffee for freezing, allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
- Pour the room temperature coffee into an ice cube tray.
- Place the ice cube tray in the freezer and freeze until solid, which typically takes at least 4 hours.
- Once the coffee cubes are frozen, brew fresh hot coffee for serving.
- Place the desired number of frozen coffee cubes into a serving glass.
- Pour the freshly brewed hot coffee over the coffee ice cubes.
- If desired, add 1 tablespoon of cream and stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your undiluted iced coffee.
Notes
1. For the best flavor, use high-quality coffee for both the ice cubes and the hot brew. Consider using cold brew concentrate for the serving coffee if you prefer a less acidic, smoother profile.
2. Ensure the leftover coffee for freezing is truly at room temperature to prevent thermal shock in the freezer and ensure even freezing.
3. While the recipe suggests hot brewed coffee for serving, allowing it to cool slightly before pouring over the ice cubes can help prevent them from melting too rapidly, ensuring a longer-lasting, robust drink.
4. Experiment with sweeteners (e.g., simple syrup, maple syrup) or flavored creams to customize the drink to your preference.
2. Ensure the leftover coffee for freezing is truly at room temperature to prevent thermal shock in the freezer and ensure even freezing.
3. While the recipe suggests hot brewed coffee for serving, allowing it to cool slightly before pouring over the ice cubes can help prevent them from melting too rapidly, ensuring a longer-lasting, robust drink.
4. Experiment with sweeteners (e.g., simple syrup, maple syrup) or flavored creams to customize the drink to your preference.