Here’s how to make iced coffee at home! Save money and time and have iced coffee whenever you want.
Coffee is one of life’s little joys. I love coffee in multiple forms ~ hot, cold, blended and iced. Although I’ve been drinking hot coffee daily, it has been so warm this summer that I’ve also been drinking a lot of iced coffee.
I don’t like pouring hot coffee over ice because it becomes too watery. I decided to try making a large batch of iced coffee to keep in my fridge so that it is easy to make whenever the urge strikes
I started by making a full pot of strong coffee.
I put the coffee in a glass pitcher and added the coffee grounds. I put the pitcher in the fridge overnight.
The next morning I strained the coffee to get rid of the grounds. I stored the strong, cold coffee in the fridge.
When I want an iced coffee, I add ice to a cup.
I pour the cold coffee over the ice.
Then, I pour creamer into the coffee.
I give the coffee a stir and it is ready to drink! Doesn’t that look delicious? I can change the flavors by adding different creamer or by adding coffee syrup.
Michelle says
You can also use a French press.
Sue Tenney says
I ad d measured coffee grounds to cool water,let it sit at least overnight,strain and add anything you like.
You get really smooth acid reduced taste.
I store mine in the refrigerator so its cool and refreshing.
Very different from hot brewing the coffee.
Andrea says
Have a batch of coffee in the refrigerator right now. My husband used to work at Starbucks so he is excited to see how it comes out. Can’t wait to have a cup of iced coffee tomorrow morning.
Tonia says
Yay! Hope it turns out great!
Andrea says
It turned out great. thanks for the great recipe. I love your website and all of your recipes too.
Mynn Molinari says
I always brew my coffee double strong when I do this (but is can get a little skunky and husky) so I used your method and loved it! Here’s how I strained mine.. I put a coffee filter in my pot and poured the pitcher of cold coffee with grounds from the fridge right into the filter and the iced coffee dripped down and drained into the coffee pot! A lot easier. Great recipes!
Tonia L says
That is a great idea Mynn! I will try it next time!
Melissa says
This may me a silly question, but why do you have to put the grounds back in? I love iced coffee or just coffee in general so I would love to try this.
Tonia L says
Hey Melissa – Your email address isn’t enabled in your profile so I can’t reply via email so I will respond here and hope you see it 🙂 I only added the grounds to make the coffee stronger. When you add the ice and the creamer, the iced coffee can get really diluted. If you like your coffee weaker, just leave that step out!
Stephanie @ henry happened says
I don’t know why I don’t do this more often – love iced coffee in the summer but I always forget – it looks so yummy!
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Unfortunately I’m still drinking my coffee (and tea) piping hot. It’s been so cool lately. I’ll save this one for a couple week’s time.Anne xx
suzmlee says
I like to freeze some of my coffee into ice cubes and use instead of ice. That way the coffee doesn’t get watered down at all as they melt!
Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says
I am an iced coffee girl myself and always looking for new tips. Thanks! Visiting from LiveLaughLinky 🙂
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Becca @ The Sassy Penguin says
I’m going to have to try this. Dunkin Donuts is taking all my money for my iced coffee addiction!
Feral Turtle says
Mmmmm That looks good. I make mine with sweetened condensed milk. I might have to try your version. Cheers!
Tylene Ek says
Just like Starbucks. Brew double strength, and pour over ice. Store in fridge. Add coffee, ice, vanilla syrup, and splash of half & half. Yummy!!!
Betsy says
Just to let you know. I woke up this morning to your post. I had to make some iced coffee after I saw your photo. Yum*oh. I added a little caramel creamer into mine.
Ardilla says
I did almost the same, just enjoy it!
April Decheine says
I make mine a bit similar, I love making my own!
Lindsay @ Delighted Momma says
I don’t know what I would do without my coffee! Lovin this recipe–will be trying soon for sure