Make refreshing instant iced coffee – on a budget

Instant iced coffee is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for any season. Whether you need an energy boost in the morning or just want to cool down during the summer, it’s a great choice. However, buying it can be expensive, and sometimes it’s not easy to find a good coffee shop near you. But don’t worry! You can easily follow my iced instant coffee recipe at home for a fraction of the price, and it’s just as tasty. I’ll show you how to make iced instant coffee using just 3 simple ingredients – instant coffee, ice cubes, and hot water. Plus, I’ll share with you my top tips for making it even better.

What is instant iced coffee

It’s a convenient and time-saving method to enjoy a refreshing, cold caffeinated beverage, especially during those hot summer days. This simple approach involves pouring hot water over instant coffee granules and stirring the mixture until the granules have completely dissolved. Once the coffee solution is prepared, it is then poured into a glass filled with ice cubes, which rapidly cools down the hot liquid and creates a delightful iced coffee drink. The beauty of this method lies in its simplicity and adaptability, as you can easily customize your beverage by adding sweeteners, flavored syrups, or even a splash of milk or cream to suit your taste preferences. Instant iced coffee is perfect for those who crave a quick and easy caffeine fix without compromising on taste and refreshment.

The taste of instant iced coffee

While instant coffee granules lack some of the intense flavors of freshly brewed coffee, they still deliver a satisfying and robust taste that is transformed when combined with ice cubes. The result is a mixture of bold coffee notes and a subtle sweetness, accompanied by the invigorating chill from the ice cubes.

You can even take it up a level. Why not add flavored syrup? Then each sip gives you a pleasant contrast between the bitter, earthy tones of coffee and the sweet flavor of your favorite syrup. If you’re interested take a look at my ultimate guide to flavored syrups you can easily make at home.

How about adding some cold milk? Then you’ll have a tasty blend of deep intense coffee with rich and creamy milk.

However you drink it, an iced instant coffee is an enjoyable and thirst-quenching drink that is perfect for cooling you down on hot summer days.

Making Iced coffee with instant granules

Equipment

• 1 kettle
• 1 glass or mug
• 1 spoon

Ingredients

• 3-4 tsp instant coffee
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 1/4 cup milk (optional)
• 2 tbsp flavored syrup or other sweetener (optional)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Method

• Brew 1/2 cup of strong instant coffee.
• Pour 1/2 cup of ice cubes into a glass.
• Add sugar, flavored syrup or other sweetener to the glass (optional).
• Add vanilla extract (optional).
• Pour the brewed coffee into the glass and stir to combine.
• Add the milk (optional).

Top Tips to make your iced instant coffee even better

• Once you are happy with the regular recipe, why not try some of these great ideas to make it really your own:
• Use flavored instant coffee such as hazelnut or vanilla for an extra kick of flavor.
• Use coconut water instead of regular water to add natural sweetness and electrolytes.
• Use almond milk or oatmilk instead of regular milk for a dairy-free option. I like to use oat milk, especially a barista blend. It’ll give you an extra special creamy texture and taste.
• For a really foamy texture, blend your coffee with some ice and milk using a blender.

Different types of iced coffees you can make and enjoy

• Iced espresso – where it all begins. Totally simple but nothing else is better to kick-start your day when the weather is hot.
• Iced mocha latte – It’s hot so relax with the perfect pairing, coffee and chocolate in one cup.
• Iced caramel latte – another delicious cooling and indulgent experience.
• Iced pumpkin spice latte – Wait, isn’t this a cold weather flavor? Trust me it makes a great iced coffee, anytime!
• Shaken espresso – it’s delicious, cooling and gives you an amazing energy boost!

The bottom line

Now you know how to make delicious iced instant coffee at home.

It’s super quick, and budget-friendly.

Plus, you can customize it to your liking by adding your favorite flavors and milk or cream.

So next time you’re craving a refreshing drink, give iced instant coffee a try and let me know how you like it. Cheers!