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instant iced coffee

Instant Iced Coffee

A quick and easy iced instant coffee with brown sugar and milk, made better by blooming the coffee for deeper flavor. It takes just three minutes and tastes cafe-quality.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tsp instant coffee
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp hot water
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Stir the instant coffee and brown sugar with one tablespoon of hot water until completely dissolved. This is called blooming the coffee and helps improve the flavor.
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  • Froth the bloomed coffee with an electric frother if you want foamy drink.
    instant iced coffee recipe
  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
    instant iced coffee recipe
  • Add milk and stir well.
    instant iced coffee recipe
  • Taste and adjust. Add more milk or sweetener as needed.
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Notes

  • Use freeze-dried instant coffee for best results.
  • Store the bloomed coffee mixture in the fridge if you want to prep in advance.
  • Try it with oat milk or a splash of vanilla for a twist.
  • For a thicker drink, blend everything with ice instead of stirring.
Keyword Instant Iced Coffee