I began making cold coffee at home because my husband and children love it. However, I used to buy it from our local café, which was quite expensive. I tried to make it myself a few times at home and messed it up, but found that by blending it rigorously and having a milky foam, it worked really well. I love the lovely smell coming from my kitchen, just like in a café, and no one asks for cold coffee from outside anymore.
Recipe Snapshot
- Cold coffee is very thick and creamy.
- There is a nice milky and creamy taste in it, with a slight hint of sweetness and bitterness.
- I drink it straight out of a glass with a sprinkle of coffee powder on top.
- It takes me around ten minutes to make at home, from when I start making the blend until I pour the coffee.
- If you enjoyed this, then you should try an iced mocha or chocolate cold shake.
The Ingredients:
To make the coffee mix:
- Coffee powder – 1 tbsp
- Milk – 1 tbsp
For making the cold coffee:
- Milk – ½ liter
- Fresh cream – ¼ cup
- Sugar – ¼ cup
For garnishing the cold coffee:
- Coffee powder – ¼ tsp
How to Make Cold Coffee? (Step by Step Guide with Photos)
Step 1: Blend ¼ cup of fresh cream and ¼ cup of sugar in a deep-bottom container using a hand blender very nicely. Now take half a litre of milk and keep 1 tbsp of milk aside to mix the coffee, and add the remaining milk to the sugar and cream mixture in the container. Blend everything again until it becomes frothy.
Step 2: Now, take a small plate and mix 1 tbsp of coffee with the 1 tbsp of milk you kept aside very nicely. Pour the coffee mixture into the milk. Blend it again.
(Pro tip: You can use a couple of ice cubes in it if you really want your coffee cold).
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a glass. Add some cream on top. Sprinkle ¼ tsp of dry coffee on top of it.
Step 4: Your homemade refreshing cold coffee is ready.
Give It a Twist
- I drop in a scoop of vanilla ice cream a couple of times to make it like a cold dessert for my kids.
- Sometimes I will replace the sugar with half a cup of condensed milk. This creates a much thicker and richer tasting coffee.
- If you want a stronger coffee, then double the amount of coffee mixture. This creates a more intense glass of coffee.
- Sometimes I will add a small pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the milk. This gives it a unique flavor.
- I will sometimes drizzle some caramel sauce into the glass. My children always drink this up very quickly.
Cold Coffee Recipe Common Problems Solved
Q: Coffee lumps are forming in my glass. What am I doing incorrectly?
A: Usually step 2 is causing the issue. You need to make sure that you mix the powder and milk well so that they form a paste.
Q: The base of my glass feels gritty. Why?
A: There will definitely be some undissolved sugar. I have found that if you mix the sugar and cream first together until there is no graininess, it helps. Alternatively, you can use an equal amount of powdered sugar.
Q: How do I prevent the coffee powder from sinking in step 4?
A: I had this same problem! To help it not sink, I started to sprinkle the powder from a height on the glass just before serving.
Q: Can I prepare step 1 in advance if I have guests coming in?
A: Yes! You can mix the cream, sugar and milk together in advance and put them in the fridge. Then just add the coffee mixture before serving.
Q: Why is my coffee not cold enough?
A: Put the milk in the fridge overnight and, after making the coffee, put your glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
Recipe Card
Cold Coffee
Ingredients
To make the coffee mix:
- 1 tbsp Coffee powder
- 1 tbsp Milk
For making the cold coffee:
- 1/2 liter Milk
- 1/4 cup Fresh cream
- 1/4 cup Sugar
For garnishing the cold coffee:
- 1/4 tsp Coffee powder – ¼ tsp
Instructions
- Blend ¼ cup of fresh cream and ¼ cup of sugar in a deep-bottom container using a hand blender very nicely. Now take half a litre of milk and keep 1 tbsp of milk aside to mix the coffee, and add the remaining milk to the sugar and cream mixture in the container. Blend everything again until it becomes frothy.
- Now, take a small plate and mix 1 tbsp of coffee with the 1 tbsp of milk you kept aside very nicely. Pour the coffee mixture into the milk. Blend it again. (Pro tip: You can use a couple of ice cubes in it if you really want your coffee cold).
- Pour the mixture into a glass. Add some cream on top. Sprinkle ¼ tsp of dry coffee on top of it.
- Your homemade refreshing cold coffee is ready.
