Iced Coffee

1 History of the Drink
2 How to Make an Iced Coffee
- 2.1 Sweetening
3 See also
4 Comments

History of the DrinkEdit

There are several ways of preparing iced coffee. Ordinary hot-brewed coffee can be served cold, although this may result in a bitter-tasting product. Cold brewing relies on time, rather than heat, to transfer the coffee flavor to the water. In order to achieve this, ground coffee is soaked in water for hours and then filtered. This may be done in any container, such as a mason jar or French press, although commercialized cold brewing systems also exist.[1]

In more recent times it has become common for coffee shops to offer 'iced' versions of their most popular coffee drinks. The iced latte and iced mocha are the two most common examples of this. A quick way of preparing such drinks is to make a small quantity of strong, hot espresso, dissolving the required sweetener/flavorings in the hot liquid and then pouring this directly into a cup of ice cold milk. This method is common in busier coffee shops.

How to Make an Iced CoffeeEdit

Combine brewed coffee and sweetened condensed milk (optional) in a large pitcher
Refrigerate until chilled.
Serve over ice.

Note: Depending on the brewing method, iced coffee can be served already chilled, or poured hot, double strength, over an equal amount of ice.

SweeteningEdit

Because sugar does not dissolve readily into cold liquids, it must be added either directly to the hot base, or to the finished product in the form of simple syrup, which can be made by mixing quantities of water and sugar, then simmering over low heat until the desired viscosity is attained. It is also reccomended that you stir after adding sugar even if added directly to the hot base.