Simple Iced Coffee With Cream
Coffee is the favorite drink of lots of people in the morning. A cup of hot, aromatic coffee, black or with cream, is simply irresistible. If you have a coffee maker at home, then it is so easy for you to make this type of morning beverage. But if you are one who is more into iced coffee, you probably start your day going to the coffee shop.
Have you ever wondered how much money you have put into this ‘hobby’ since the beginning? Probably a lot, huh?
The reason why you are on this page is maybe you are actually interested in learning how to make iced coffee, so you won’t have to go to the shop anymore. Well, rejoice as you have come to the right place. Below, I am going to share with you how to make the simplest yet very delicious iced coffee there is.
Wondering if you need a machine? Nope! That’s one great thing about this iced coffee recipe. It doesn’t require those fancy equipment that Starbucks and other coffee shops have. With the right mixture of coffee, milk or creamer, as well as sweetener, and, of course, ice cubes, you will have an instant iced coffee that is budget-friendly and tastes like what they have at the stores.
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Simple Iced Coffee With Cream
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
This simple iced coffee recipe allows you to enjoy your favorite drink in a different way…more exciting, a lot tastier!
Ingredients
1 c. ice
1 c. coffee (room temperature or chilled)
2 tbsp. cream or milk
granulated sugar
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add coffee.
- Add cream, milk, or half & half.
- Stir in granulated sugar, depending on how sweet you want it to be.
- Mix well and serve.
Notes
Instead of plain ice, you can also make use of coffee frozen into ice. The cream or milk can also be substituted with half & half. As for the granulated sugar, you have the option to replace it with syrup, too.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Coffee
Very easy, right? It’s exactly what the name suggests, ‘iced coffee’. It’s something that you can make in less than 5 minutes with your eyes closed. Seriously!
Other Tips
Black coffee is healthy as it is. But you should not be afraid to add other things to it, particularly the cream and sugar. Your iced coffee can be a lot healthier by using nonfat milk or fat-free half & half. As for the sugar, you can always utilize a low-calorie or no-calorie sweetener. Or, to replace both, look for flavored cream instead.
How to Make Simple Syrup
Do you prefer syrup with your coffee? There’s nothing to worry about since you can easily make syrup at home, too. All you need to do is to boil 1/2 cup water and 1/2 granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. Easy peasy!
The ‘Long-Cut’
If you want your iced coffee to be stronger, you may opt to use coarse coffee grounds. Boil one cup of coarse coffee grounds in 3 to 4 cups of water, and leave it overnight. It should be ready the following morning.
After the coffee has steeped overnight, filter it, and follow the same steps above.