Posted on June 15, 2018 Modified on January 2, 2024
Someone in the comments asked how I make iced coffee. I’ll tell you how I make mine. But you can also look to Pinterest for various recipes to choose from.
But this is currently how I make my own iced coffee. It is quite simple and my own recipe. I adjust the ingredients to suit my own personal taste preference.
I just happen to have Folgers decaf ground coffee, but you can use regular or whatever kind of coffee you prefer.
Folgers has their own recipe for iced coffee on their website. You can check it out here. They don’t use a blender for their recipes, so I may have to try it because it’s instant coffee.
Really, you should use whatever coffee, latte mix, and syrup flavoring you prefer. If you don’t like one, try another. And you may like to add more or different ingredients.
The Blender I Use:
I like the smoothie maker/blender below from Amazon. It is the KOIOS 900W Smoothie Blender.
I also make iced coffees as well as smoothies with this blender. This blender is small and doesn’t take up much room on my kitchen counter. Plus it was a decent price and had good reviews.
Iced Coffee Ingredients:
- Almond milk
- Water
- Folgers coffee (I add less than half a teaspoon)
- Frozen Bean Caramel Macchiato Latte mix (read the packaging for how much to us)
- Caramel flavored syrup (mix to taste)
I put three ice cubes in my blender. Then I add almond milk and water. (You might prefer dairy milk. I just happen to like almond milk.)
I add a few spoonfuls of the Frozen Bean Caramel Macchiato mix. Then I mix it in the blender with the other ingredients.
Once it’s blended, I pour the mixture over a glass filled with ice cubes. I like mine really cold! This is a fast, easy, and cheap way to make this beverage in your own home.
I typically use a smoothie maker to make iced coffee. But you could also blend the ingredients by hand if necessary.
You might also try adding spices in your drink such as cinnamon or nutmeg. I’ve read that some like to add a bit of sweetened condensed milk or half and half. I suppose this might make it creamier and sweeter.
I decided to add iced coffee recipes I found on Pinterest below. They have different flavors and ingredients that I might have to try.
- Easy Homemade Caramel Iced Coffee
- How To Make Iced Coffee With Keurig
- Iced Vanilla Coffee Recipe
- Easy Instant Iced Coffee
- Iced Mocha Recipe
You might also want to try cold brew coffee. I haven’t tried making cold brew coffee yet, but it’s on my list of things to do.
Cold brew coffee is different from iced coffee, as it is a more intensive process. Iced coffee can also start out by making hot coffee, then letting it cool and adding ice.
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Hi, Brenda. I have followed you for many years and just want to offer a suggestion. Do you think you could put your “Read the Blog” (the latest blog posts) first? I think someone new to your blog would be confused about finding your actual post for the day. There is quite a bit to scroll through until you get to your actual daily blog post. I admit that sometimes I find that annoying. Just a kind suggestion. I know bloggers are always trying to make their blog better. Thanks for listening.
Sometimes commenters refer to something I don’t see in the blog post like today’s reference to lunch with your daughter. Where are they reading that?
Sometimes commenters refer to something I don’t see in the blog post like today’s lunch with your daughter. Where do they find that info?
I love cold brew coffee. I use a mason jar and an aluminum filter made for the mason jar. I change the recipe all the time. When it’s cold, I like to add cinnamon while it brews in the fridge.
Happy new year Brenda!
I use Stok cold brewed coffee, Caramel Macchiato creamer,caramel syrup and ice cubes. Easy and good,but your way is better,Brenda, for people who don’t shop often. The Stok goes fast!
Brenda, try using instant coffee instead. It turned out so much better with the instant coffee for me using your recipe. They sell it in little jars next to the regular coffee. They have it in decaf too.
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Hi Brenda. You are quite the barrista! Your iced coffee is more of a smoothie drink than mine. I make iced coffee by basically adding ice to my hot coffee. I make strongly brewed coffee, let it cool a bit, add a bit of nonfat milk, and pour it over a lot of ice. No flavorings. It’s great that everyone can fix it they way they like it.
Hi Brenda,
Why aren’t you an affiliate at Amazon? I was going to check out the little blender and was looking for the link, but then realizied you don’t do that. You can make a few extra bucks if
anyone purchases from your site. Just sayin’
Great idea to mix these together. Sounds great! Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks for sharing your recipe! I didn’t know you could use the coffee grounds without first brewing coffee. That makes it a lot faster. I love the carmel flavors too.
Well, maybe you’re supposed to brew it. I don’t know. It is a little gritty, which is why I don’t add much Folgers. I made up this recipe. So keep that in mind!
Thanks Brenda! I love simple directions and that caramel syrup sounds wonderful.
Enjoy lunch with your daughter and I hope you and baby boy Charlie have a wonderful weekend!
Carol and Molly
I made up this recipe, so it has to be easy! I’m not very creative with recipes, Carol and Molly.
Thanks for the iced coffee instructions and product list of ingredients. Sounds good! Lunch out with your daughter sounds very nice. ?
We had a good outing.