Description
This Classic Iced Coffee recipe results in a vibrant and refreshing drink, perfect for capturing the flavor notes of your favorite coffee beans without the bitterness associated with poorly made cold drinks. Utilizing precise brewing ratios ensures that the melting ice enhances the flavor rather than dilutes it.
Ingredients
Scale
30 grams Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans
250 milliliters Filtered Water
150–200 grams Ice Cubes
1–2 tablespoons Simple Syrup (Optional)
Whole Milk or Cream To taste
Instructions
- Grind your beans to a medium-coarse setting
- Place 150 grams of ice into a heatproof glass carafe or large mason jar
- Put coffee grounds in a filter over the ice, then pour 60ml of near-boiling water over the grounds and let them bloom for 30 seconds
- Slowly pour the remaining 190ml of hot water over the grounds in circular motions
- Swirl the carafe to integrate the melted ice
- Pour over fresh ice cubes in a glass, add sweetener and cream, stir gently
Notes
Use fresh ice made from filtered water to prevent unwanted flavors.
Aim for a water temperature of 195°F to 205°F for optimal extraction.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 2 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg