Learn how to make iced coffee at home with this easy DIY recipe! This simple method includes natural, whole food ingredients and it tastes delicious.
I've always loved coffee of any kind, and this iced coffee recipe is extra delicious! It's great for an afternoon pick-me-up, and it's ultra simple to make. This easy iced coffee recipe is made with simple, whole food ingredients and it tastes fantastic! Pair this with your favourite nutritious breakfast, and you're ready to take on your day.
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Ingredients
- espresso
- maple syrup
- ice
- milk
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Brew two shots of espresso with an espresso machine or Nespresso.
Pour the espresso in a large glass and let cool. Add the maple syrup to the espresso.
Pour ice into the glass with the espresso.
Pour milk into the glass. Stir with a straw and enjoy!
Hint: You can put espresso shots in the fridge in bulk to use for iced coffee throughout the week!
Substitutions
- Dairy milk - instead of dairy milk, you can use oat milk or almond milk.
- Espresso - instead of espresso, you could use ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
Variations
- Make an iced vanilla latte by adding ½ tsp vanilla extract to the espresso
- Create an iced mocha latte by using chocolate milk, or by adding some chocolate syrup to the espresso
- For a cinnamon latte, foam the milk before adding and sprinkle some cinnamon on top
- Make a coconut latte by using coconut milk
Equipment
I use my trusty Breville Espresso machine to pull my espresso shots, but you can use whatever coffee machine and strong coffee that you love.
Storage
You can store pre-brewed espresso in the fridge for up to a week.
Top tip
For a stronger espresso taste in your iced coffee, freeze espresso in ice cube trays in advance and use these coffee ice cubes instead.
Easy Iced Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- 1 espresso machine
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ⅔ cup ice
- ⅔ cup milk
Instructions
- Brew two shots of espresso with an espresso machine or Nespresso. (Alternatively, you can mix 1 Tbsp instant coffee with ¼ cup hot water.)
- Pour the espresso in a large glass and let cool.
- Add the maple syrup to the espresso.
- Pour the ice into the glass with the espresso.
- Pour the milk into the glass. Stir with a straw and enjoy!
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