How to Make an Icy Coffee

Iced coffees can be made easily and inexpensively at home.

Iced coffee drinks are a refreshing way to get your caffeine fix in a cool way. Although these drinks are made up of little more than coffee and ice, specialty coffee shops often charge $3 or more for these types of icy coffee drinks. Make your own at home with items you already have on hand and save a bundle.

Things You'll Need

• Coffee
• Coffee Maker
• Ice
• Milk

Instructions

1. Brew your coffee according to your specific likes and tastes. The coffee can be any brand you choose and can be brewed however you wish.

2. Fill a glass full of ice cubes. Ice cubes are preferable because crushed ice will melt too quickly to work.

3. Fill the cup with milk to the desired amount. You can also add sugar during this step.

4. Pour warm (not hot) coffee over ice into cup. The reason you want warm and not hot coffee is because piping hot coffee may melt the cubes too quickly.

5. Stir the icy coffee, plunk a straw in and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• You can alternatively use instant coffee and simply mix the instant coffee with warm (not hot) water and mix until combined then follow the rest of the steps to make an icy coffee.

• If you have left over coffee, fill the ice trays with it and put in the freezer. In the future, you can use these instead ice cubes, which can water down your coffee.

References

• All Recipes: Easy Iced Coffee