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Two tall glasses of iced coffee with milk and straws on a wooden table.

☕ Iced Coffee – 3-Minute Café-Style at Home

Smooth, refreshing iced coffee made in minutes with strong brewed coffee, ice, and milk. Café taste at home, zero fuss.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 240 ml strong brewed coffee, chilled (or cold brew)
  • 200 g ice cubes
  • 120 ml cold milk (or oat/almond)
  • simple syrup or sugar (to taste)
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of cinnamon

Equipment

  • Tall glasses
  • Spoon
  • Ice tray
  • Milk frother (optional)

Method
 

  1. Fill glasses: Add ice to two tall glasses.
    Two tall glasses filled with ice cubes for making iced coffee.
  2. Sweeten: Add simple syrup (or sugar) to each glass.
  3. Pour coffee: Divide chilled strong coffee between the glasses and stir.
    Pouring cold brewed coffee over ice cubes to prepare iced coffee.
  4. Top with milk: Add cold milk (or plant-based). Froth first for a silky layer if you like. Serve immediately.
    Pouring milk into iced coffee to create a layered swirl effect.
  5. Serve: Add a straw and enjoy your refreshing iced coffee immediately.
    Two tall glasses of iced coffee with milk and straws on a wooden table.

Notes

  • Don’t dilute — brew coffee stronger than usual since ice melts.
  • Add vanilla or cinnamon for a café-style flavor twist.
  • For zero sugar, sweeten with stevia or skip the syrup entirely.