We tried and tested two coffee-expert approved methods for making homemade iced coffee.
Learn more about each of their pros and cons.
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Using the proper technique is a key way to avoid this.
And while a viable option,iced coffee and cold brewarent one and the same.
Iced coffee is brewed hot and then chilled down.
director of coffee, Partners Coffee
And dont forget tochill a batch of coffee ice.
Heat water in a kettle to a temperature of about 195F to 205F.
Place a coffee filter and moisten the filter with hot water.
Add ice cubes to a glass or cup, or, if using a Chemex, the carafe.
Add coffee grounds to the coffee filter bag.
Slowly pour water over the grounds in a circular motion to evenly saturate.
Repeat previous step with the remaining water until no more water runs from the kettle.
Discard the filter bag with the grounds, and decant the coffee into a glass with ice.
To speed up the cooling process, I placed the cup in the fridge.
director of coffee, Partners Coffee
It was pleasant with a punchy flavor.
But in my opinion, it was less smooth and more bitter than the previous method.
(Suppose this was to be expected.)
If youve got the gear to execute it, even better.
But you cant beat the versatility of the coffee-cooling method.
Its really a matter of your priorities when it comes to caffeinating.
Ingredients:Coffee groundsWaterIce cubes
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Make hot coffee using your preferred method.
Pour coffee into mugs or a carafe, and let it cool to room temperature or refrigerate.
Once cooled, serve over ice.
This means a splash of milk or cream, or a hint of vanilla.
The iced-coffee varieties you might make are endless.
3 homemade iced coffee recipes to try
1.
Get the recipe:Iced Honey Lavender Latte with Oat Milk
2.
The coffee is mixed with sweetened condensed milkand together with ice, it can make for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Get the recipe:Traditional Vietnamese Iced Coffee
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