With the warm weather still here, so many of us are craving those cool refreshing summer drinks to quench our thirst. For coffee lovers that aren’t willing to forfeit their hot cup of joe, we’d like to offer up an alternative beverage: homemade iced coffee. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips and tricks on how to get your coffee game to the next level, so keep scrolling to learn more on how to make the perfect iced coffee in just a few easy steps.
How to make iced coffee
1. Consider the coffee beans
It’s important to know that quality coffee starts with the beans. When preparing your iced coffee at home, we recommend opting for high grade and freshly roasted coffee beans to ensure the best tasting coffee. Desta Coffee has a great selection of rich quality coffee to choose from, whether you’re interested in fair trade coffee, artisan coffee, or flavoured coffee, we have it all.
2. Choose your iced coffee ingredients wisely
Now let’s remember, it’s what’s in the cup that matters, so here are some tips and tricks we recommend when trying to make the perfect iced coffee.
- Use cold brew coffee – Using cold brew coffee is a great way to enhance the flavours of your iced coffee. It’s also less acidic, so can be a great alternative if you experience acid reflux from coffee. Cookie and Kate have a great recipe for cold brew coffee [INSERT LINK], that we’d recommend trying.
- Add coffee ice cubes – Ice cubes tend to water down iced coffee. A tip to avoid the dilution – consider swapping out your basic ice cubes for coffee ice cubes, or if you’re feeling it, milk ice cubes. This tip goes a long way in ensuring your iced coffee tastes right.
- Pour in non-dairy milk – Consider using dairy free milk alternatives like oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk for your iced coffee. This is a great tip for those looking to reduce their saturated fat or calorie intake. It’s also a good option for those that are lactose intolerant or have dairy allergies.
- Swap out granular sugar for a simple syrup – Granular sugar will typically sink to the bottom of your glass in iced coffee. Consider making your own homemade simple syrup, or caramelized sugar to ensure the sweetener dissolves into your iced coffee.
If you’re ready to put these tips to the test, take a look at our Coffee Shop to ensure you’re buying quality grade coffee for your homemade iced coffee.
