![]() So, if you’re in a rush or need that caffeine fix ASAP, there’s nothing wrong with using instant coffee. Let’s face it, freshly ground coffee beans always taste better. If you're wanting to use proper sugar, then dissolve it into your hot water beforehand.Īre freshly ground coffee beans a better choice? This is because standard sugar granules won't dissolve. But it's worth adding the sugary element in through syrup form (like vanilla or hazelnut syrup), especially if you're adding it directly into cold coffee. Lynsey describes cold brew, as a “concentrate, that you dilute with whatever you want milk, water or tonic.” The longer the coffee sits, the stronger (and tastier) the flavour. Rather than simply serving regularly brewed coffee over ice, cold brew involves leaving course ground coffee steeped in cold water for a minimum of 12 hours. But if you want to get a little more technical, Lynsey says, “Iced coffee is made with espresso that’s brewed for around 25 seconds.”Ĭold brew is a little less straightforward and requires a lot more time. It's as simple as serving regularly brewed coffee over a glass full of ice. What’s the difference between iced coffee and cold brew? Think of it like a non-alcoholic espresso martini! Chuck all your ingredients in and shake, like a cocktail. ![]() If you really feel like pushing the boat out, you could make it using a shaker. Mix it all up and there you have it! A decadent glass of homemade, no-fuss iced coffee. All you need is a tall glass filled with ice, brewed coffee and some vanilla syrup (if you fancy). ![]() With that in mind, we asked coffee expert and Modern Standard Coffee founder, Lynsey Harley, how to make the best iced coffee and she's filled us in on a few tips and tricks, as well as given us the down-low on our favourite caffeinated bev. Iced coffee season is here - and we're already dreaming of ways to make our favourite caffeine-fuelled, refreshing drink our own. Whether that's mixing it with the nation's favourite hazelnut and chocolate spread, throwing in some fresh mint or spiking it with a little booze, there's only one way we're getting through summer and that's with iced coffee!īut before we jump all in, we need a basic iced coffee recipe - the kind that we can adapt as and when we want, and work from there. ![]()
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