Summer often brings us a craving for coffee, but the sweltering heat outside effectively prevents us from enjoying a hot brew. How can you make iced coffee at home, making it an interesting alternative to a warm beverage and providing an incredible experience? There are many recipes for making homemade iced coffee, but only a few will bring out the beans' unique flavor and aroma. In today's article, we explain how to make iced coffee at home, providing a pleasant refreshment on hot days.

Iced coffee – how to make it at home?

How can you make iced coffee at home that rivals the quality of one prepared by an experienced barista ? Before choosing an iced coffee recipe, remember the following:

• good coffee beans are the basis ,
• Iced coffee and a tall glass with a thick bottom are an inseparable pair – it is worth putting the glass in the fridge for an hour beforehand, which will help it maintain the temperature of the chilled drink,
• The choice of the type of iced coffee plays a key role.

Discover quick and easy recipes for excellent iced coffees from Greece and Italy, which you can easily prepare at home .

Freddo – iced coffee from sunny Greece

Greece is considered a cradle of culture and philosophy, but it turns out it also has its merits in the field of iced coffee. How do you make Greek iced coffee? Today, we'll focus on an exceptionally delicious form of iced coffee: the Freddo espresso and cappuccino .

Quick recipe for freddo espresso

How to make the perfect Freddo espresso ? To do this, you'll need:

• bartender shaker,
• tall glass,
• two cups of espresso,
• ice cubes,
• sugar to taste.

The Freddo espresso recipe is very simple and you can easily prepare this drink without leaving your home.

1. Prepare two cups of espresso with the optimal amount of sugar for you.
2. Leave the infusion to cool.
3. Put ice cubes in a shaker and pour in the chilled espresso.
4. Shake the whole thing vigorously until a fluffy, coffee foam forms on the surface of the drink.
5. Place a few ice cubes in a chilled glass and pour the drink from the shaker over it.

If you are a loyal espresso fan, this iced coffee is the perfect option for you on a hot day .

A simple recipe for freddo cappuccino

A similar approach is taken to preparing a Freddo Cappuccino, which we recommend to all milk-based coffee lovers . To prepare this specialty, you'll need:

• bartender shaker,
• tall glass,
• two cups of espresso,
• ice cubes,
• chilled milk (volume similar to two prepared espresso shots),
• optional sugar and additives, e.g. chocolate shavings or cinnamon.

How to make a tasty freddo cappuccino ?

1. Prepare two cups of espresso, add sugar to taste and leave to cool.
2. Pour the cooled espresso into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the coffee foam is formed.
3. Put ice cubes into a chilled glass and pour the contents of the shaker over them.
4. Combine chilled cow's or plant-based milk with ice and froth until thick foam is obtained.
5. Slowly pour the milk froth onto the surface of the coffee – properly frothed milk should not penetrate the drink.
6. Garnish the milk froth with shavings or cinnamon.

Our recipe for Freddo Cappuccino iced coffee will provide you with a perfect, milky refreshment in the comfort of your home .

Affogato – the perfect choice for coffee dessert lovers

From Greece, we're moving to another country known for its love of coffee: Italy. Here, we'll discover affogato coffee, which is essentially vanilla or cream ice cream drenched in a good espresso . To prepare it, you'll need:

• an ice cream cup or a larger cup,
• two scoops of vanilla or cream ice cream,
• two cups of espresso.

The recipe for affogato coffee is incredibly simple.

1. Prepare two cups of strong espresso. Tip: The best iced affogato coffee is made with Brazilian beans, with classic notes of nuttiness and chocolate.
2. Place the ice cream in a bowl or cup.
3. Pour hot espresso over the ice cream.

Preparing such a coffee dessert takes a very short time , and you can enjoy it for a long time.

Summary

We already know what iced coffee prepared with a home espresso machine can look like. The key element is high-quality coffee beans , without which it will be difficult to achieve a satisfying result. Selected beans will allow a good espresso machine to prepare an excellent espresso, the foundation of both the Greek freddo and the Italian affogato .

As a LaCava coffee roastery, we offer a variety of coffee beans from around the world, including Brazil, Kenya, and Ethiopia. We offer a variety of bean blends that are perfect for iced coffees. Our store also offers high-quality Jura home espresso machines, among other things. With this machine, you can prepare a delicious espresso, the perfect base for your iced coffee.

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