3 Iced Coffee Recipes for the Warmer Weather

3 Iced Coffee Recipes for the Warmer Weather

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    When the temperature rises, your coffee routine doesn’t need to stop – it just needs a refresh.

    Cold coffee is all about balance: keeping things light and cooling while still getting the flavour and structure you love from a great espresso. Whether you’re craving something dessert-like, nutty and smooth, or fresh and tropical, these three recipes are designed to be easy to make at home and deeply satisfying.

    Each one starts with a solid espresso base and lets the flavours do the rest.

    Coconut Coffee Cloud Iced Coffee

    Ingredients:

    • 100ml thickened cream
    • 50ml part full cream milk
    • 10ml of vanilla syrup
    • A double shot of espresso
    • Coconut water

    Method:

    Whip the cream, milk, vanilla syrup and espresso until light and fluffy. Fill a glass with chilled coconut water, top with your coffee cream cloud, and sip away.

     

    @the.espresso.club Coconut coffee cloud = your new favourite drink ☁️🥥☕ 100ml cream 50ml milk 15ml vanilla syrup 60ml espresso Coconut water Whip the cream, milk, vanilla syrup and espresso until fluffy, then pour over some ice and chilled coconut water. Light, silky, and way too easy to make at home 👀 Save this recipe for later 💾 #theespressoclub #homebarista #homebrewing #coffee #coffeerecipes ♬ original sound - The Espresso Club™

     

     

     

    Iced Pistachio Latte

    Ingredients:

    • 1 tbsp pistachio spread
    • A double shot of espresso
    • Ice
    • 200ml macadamia milk

    Method:

    Spread half your pistachio spread around a glass. Put the other half in a small cup and extract a double shot of Rich Strong espresso over the mix. Mix well to combine the coffee and pistachio spread. Fill your pistachio-smeared cup with ice, add your macadamia milk and pour in your pistachio/espresso blend. Give it a good stir and enjoy!

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    Make our Iced Pistachio Latte at home: + 1 tbsp pistachio spread + A double shot of espresso + Ice + 200ml macadamia milk Spread half your pistachio spread around a glass. Put the other half in a small cup and extract a double shot of Rich Strong espresso over the mix. Mix well to combine the coffee and pistachio spread. Fill your pistachio-smeared cup with ice, add your macadamia milk and pour in your pistachio/espresso blend. Give it a good stir and enjoy!

    ♬ original sound - The Espresso Club™

     

    Crème Brûlée Iced Latte

    Ingredients:

    • 100mL thickened cream
    • 100mL custard
    • 1 tspn brown sugar
    • A pinch of sea salt
    • Ice
    • 200mL milk
    • Double shot of Rich Strong Blend

    Method:

    Add thickened cream, custard, brown sugar, and salt into a jug and blend. Then in a glass, add ice, milk, and your coffee, top with your whipped custard cream, sprinkle on some brown sugar, and use a kitchen torch to caramelise.

    @the.espresso.club

    Make our Iced Pistachio Latte at home: + 1 tbsp pistachio spread + A double shot of espresso + Ice + 200ml macadamia milk Spread half your pistachio spread around a glass. Put the other half in a small cup and extract a double shot of Rich Strong espresso over the mix. Mix well to combine the coffee and pistachio spread. Fill your pistachio-smeared cup with ice, add your macadamia milk and pour in your pistachio/espresso blend. Give it a good stir and enjoy!

    ♬ original sound - The Espresso Club™

     

    A Few Final Tips:

    • Use freshly brewed espresso and let it cool slightly before pouring over ice to avoid dilution
    • Rich Strong Blend works especially well in iced drinks, holding its flavour through milk, cream and ice
    • Don’t rush the textures – whipping, layering and balance are what make these feel cafe-quality at home

    Looking for more ways to enjoy coffee at home this summer?

    You’ll find both Smooth Medium and Rich Strong at your local Woolworths, or online anytime.

     

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