Make an Iced Latte

An iced latte is a delicious and refreshing drinking made for a hot day or for when you just need a break from hot coffee. You can make an iced latte using three different methods and add sugar or flavored syrup to your iced latte for a real treat.

Steps

Using an Espresso Machine

  1. Gather your supplies. Perhaps one of the easiest ways to make an iced latte is to use an espresso machine. You will pull a shot of espresso from your espresso machine and pour it over a full cup of ice. You can then add milk and sugar to the cold coffee to customize the iced latte to your tastes. You will need:[1]
    • Access to an espresso machine or a Nespresso machine.
    • Ground espresso beans or an espresso bean capsule for a Nespresso machine.
    • Milk or cream.
    • A tall glass.
    • Ice.
    • A spoon.
    • Sugar and/or flavored syrup.
  2. Put the ice in the tall glass. Fill the tall glass all the way to the top of small ice cubes or crushed ice. The high amount of ice cubes will help to melt the hot espresso and keep your drink cool.[1]
  3. Prepare a shot of espresso. Use the espresso machine to make a shot of your favorite espresso. Do this by packing the espresso head with ground espresso beans and inserting it into the machine. Select the one shot option for regular tasting espresso or the two shot option for very strong espresso.[2]
    • If you are using a Nespresso machine, simply insert the espresso bean capsule into the Nespresso machine and press the brew button on the machine.
  4. Pour the espresso over the ice. You should now have a shot of espresso in a small cup. Pour the espresso over the glass of ice.[2]
    • Alternatively, you can place the glass of ice in place of the small cup on the machine. This will allow the espresso shot to release right into the glass of ice, reducing the steps you need to do to create your iced latte.
  5. Add milk and stir. Once the espresso is in the glass of ice, add milk to the top of the glass and use a spoon to combine the espresso and the milk together.[1]
  6. Add sugar or flavored syrup to taste. You can add sugar or a flavored syrup like vanilla syrup or chai syrup to give your iced latte an extra kick. Make sure you stir well after you add sugar or flavored syrup to the drink.[1]

Using an Aeropress

  1. Gather your supplies. This method uses a product called the Aeropress, which can be found at many coffee specialty stores. The Aeropress consists several parts: a plastic tube, a plunger, a plastic filter, a paper filter, a plastic funnel, and a plastic stir tool. You can use the Aeropress to make iced coffee drinks and hot coffee. You will need the following supplies for this method:[3]
    • An Aeropress.
    • Espresso beans.
    • A coffee grinder.
    • A cocktail shaker.
    • A tall glass.
    • A short glass.
    • Milk.
    • Sugar.
  2. Grind the espresso beans. You should use a coffee grinder to grind the beans. Set the grinder to the espresso grind setting so the grounds are fine enough for the Aeropress. You want a medium fine consistency to the grounds.[3]
    • You will need 17 grams of espresso for one iced latte.
    • You can use a coffee scale to weigh out 17 grams of espresso beans or around 3 ½ tablespoons of coffee beans.
  3. Shake the milk up in the cocktail shaker. To give the milk some body, shake up the milk in the cocktail shaker. You can also add sugar to the milk for a sweeter latte and then mix it all up the in cocktail shaker.[3]
  4. Put ice into the tall glass. Then, pour the milk from the cocktail shaker over the ice. This will help to chill the milk while still keeping the milk foamy.
  5. Place the Aeropress on a separate glass. Now that you have your espresso ground and ready, you will need to brew the coffee in the Aeropress in a separate glass and then add it to the tall glass with the ice and the milk.[3]
    • To put together the Aeropress, place the paper coffee filter into the deep end of the plastic coffee filter and twist this on to the end of the plastic tube.
    • Then, place the plastic funnel on the open end of the plastic tube and pour the grounds into the plastic tube. You can shake the grounds around so they are flat and even in the plastic tube.
    • Place the Aeropress on the top of the glass jar with the part with the filter facing into the jar.
  6. Pour hot water into the Aeropress. Boil water in a kettle and then pour the hot water in the Aeropress until it reaches the very top of the Aeropress. You may notice the grounds starting to foam or bubble. This is a good sign, as this indicates the espresso beans still have flavor and have been well roasted.[3]
    • Use the plastic stir tool to quickly stir the water and the grounds about 10 times. Put a timer on for 2 minutes and let the water run through the grounds.
    • At the 2 minute mark, use the plunger to compress the water and the grounds in the Aeropress. You should have a small glass of espresso once this process is over.
  7. Combine the espresso with the ice and milk. Slowly pour the espresso into the glass with the ice and the milk. Use a long spoon to stir all the ingredients together. You can add more sugar to taste.[3]

Using the Cold Brew Method

  1. Gather the necessary materials. This method requires a little prep work but once you have prepared your ingredients, you can leave the coffee in the fridge overnight to cool off on its own. To use this method, you will need:[4]
    • 1 cup coarsely ground espresso beans.
    • 4 cups cold water.
    • A 16 ounce mason jar with a lid.
    • A wide bowl.
    • Cheese cloth.
    • A colander.
    • Ice.
    • Sugar.
    • Milk.
  2. Pour the water into the mason jar. Then, pour in the ground coffee and use a spoon to stir the grounds into the water. It’s fine if the grounds float to the top.[4]
    • Cover the mason jar with the lid, sealing it tightly. Place it in the fridge for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. You can also let it sit at room temperature if you do not have access to a fridge.
  3. Strain the coffee grounds out of the coffee. Do this by layering two pieces of cheesecloth into the colander. Pour the coffee and the grounds through the cheesecloth into a bowl. Use a spoon to press the coffee grounds so more of the coffee comes out into the bowl.[4]
    • Rinse off the cheesecloth in the sink to remove the coffee grounds and fold it so there are now four layers of cheesecloth. Place it in the colander and strain the coffee again. You can also strain the coffee through a coffee filter if you have access to one.
    • Rinse off the cheesecloth and strain the coffee one more time. This will ensure there is less sludge at the bottom of your cold brew, making for a more enjoyable drinking experience.
  4. Pour the cold brew into a jar. You can rinse out the jar you already used or use a new jar. Store the cold brew in your refrigerator so it stays cold and fresh.
  5. Make an iced latte with the cold brew. Now that you have your cold brew ready to go, you can make an iced latte in just a few steps.[4]
    • Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the sugar to the ice or use a flavored syrup to add sweetness. Start with 1-2 tablespoons of sweetener and adjust it to taste once all the other ingredients have been combined.
    • Fill the glass halfway with coffee and then fill the other half with the milk. Use a 1:1 ratio if you prefer a less strong latte. Use more coffee than milk if you prefer a stronger coffee taste.
    • Stir the iced latte with a spoon and add more sugar to taste.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://www.nespresso.com/ultimate-coffee-creations/int/en/422ICE-iced-latte.html
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.recipegirl.com/2011/07/11/how-to-make-iced-coffee/
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 http://www.perfectdailygrind.com/2015/03/how-to-make-an-aeropress-iced-latte-2
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 http://www.frugallivingnw.com/how-to-make-a-cold-brewed-iced-latte-or-mocha-espresso-without-an-espresso-maker/
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