Share:

Coffee can provide us with an energizing start to our day or help us recover from an afternoon slump. But during the summer months, you might not be in the mood for a piping hot beverage. Fortunately, you can still enjoy your coffee in any number of chilled varieties. Below, discover three options ideal for warm weather.

A Guide to Iced Coffee Beverages

1. Cold Brew

Cold brew coffee is not heated at all. Instead, you place coarsely ground beans into a pitcher—about three-quarters of a cup of beans to four cups of cold, filtered water—and let it steep for at least 12 hours. Then, you pour the coffee through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the grounds. This results in a smooth, rich coffee designed to be served cold. Cold brew has more caffeine than traditional drip coffee, and it's less acidic as well.

2. Affogatocoffee

Affogato is a classic Italian way to enjoy coffee, and it couldn't be easier to prepare. All you do is pour a hot, dark-roast coffee over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon for an extra pop of flavor and spice. Affogato elevates plain coffee to a sweet, indulgent dessert that will cool you off on the hottest summer evening.

3. Blended Iced Coffee

A blended iced coffee is somewhere between a beverage and a dessert, making it an excellent choice for any time of the day or night. Blend one cup of coffee with one cup ice, a quarter-cup of your milk of choice, and a tablespoon of your preferred sweetener.

Enhance the recipe further with the addition of any number of delicious accompaniments: a squirt of good chocolate or caramel sauce, a few drops of vanilla or cinnamon, a handful of fresh fruit, or a splash of whiskey or liqueur, like Irish cream.

 

Try any of these summertime coffee drinks with beans from U-Roast-Em. Based out of Solon Springs, WI, they are an online business serving customers throughout the United States. They feature a comprehensive selection of whole bean coffees for home roasting. They offer free shipping on orders over $50, plus five percent off on orders over $200. Call (715) 378-2448 or visit them online to place an order.

tracking