How to Make Killer Iced Coffee with Your Auto-Drip
We've all been there - wanting a cold coffee but ending up with a cup of coffee-flavored water. Well, I'm about to change your iced coffee game forever. I'm here to show you how to make great iced coffee at home using the automatic coffee maker you have.
It's quick, it's easy, and it'll make you wonder why you ever shelled out 5 or 6 bucks for the store-bought stuff.
See how happy this made me? That could be you.
What You'll Need (Spoiler: It's Not Much)
Coffee: 100 grams (or 14 heaping tablespoons if you're not into weighing it out) – we’ll talk grind size in the next section
Brewer: Your trusty automatic coffee maker – If you don’t have one, I recommend these three: Black+Decker, Bonavita, Moccamaster
A paper coffee filter
Ice
Optional: Milk, syrups, or whatever you dig
Long-handled spoon: For stirring when you’re brew is done
Steps to Make Good Iced Coffee
Prep Your Coffee Maker: Gently wet your filter over the sink. Yes, it matters. It gets rid of that papery that you didn’t realize was a thing.
The Grind: Medium grind — sea salt sized — if you're doing it yourself, pre-ground if you're not. No judgment here. Need a grinder? Try the Fellow Opus.
The Concentrate Trick: Only use half the water you normally would to make a full pot. Use the markings on the pot. Add it to the coffee maker.
Add Ice: Fill your coffee pot up with 4 cups of ice. This is where the magic happens.
Add Coffee: Add coffee to your brew basket and give it a little shake to level it out.
Start Your Brew: Hit the start button and watch the magic happen. Strong, hot coffee meets ice, creating perfectly cooled, full-strength iced coffee.
Stir and Serve: Give it a swirl, and this is key: pour over even more ice in a cup.
Customize Your Iced Coffee
More or Less Ice: If you like it stronger cold coffee, use less ice. If you like it weaker use more ice. But don't go more than 1/2 a cup in either direction.
Roast Roulette: Light, dark, medium — each brings its own flavor to the final cup.
Flavor Town: Syrups, spices, even a dash of salt. Get weird with it.
Milk It Up: Oat, almond, soy - plant-based options for the lactose-averse or the curious.
Troubleshooting (Because Sometimes Life Gives You Bad Coffee)
If your coffee tastes like bitter death, go coarser on your grinder. All sour and weak? Grind finer. And for the love of all that is right in this world, try to drink it fresh. But if you must store it, pick an airtight container, and pop it in the fridge for 5 days max.
Conclusion
There you have it - the guide to making iced coffee that doesn't make you hate brewing coffee at home, right in your own kitchen. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a date with a glass of iced perfection.
Fun fact: Did you know the average American spends about $1,100 on coffee each year? Time to bring that number down and your satisfaction up.
Until next time… Peace. ✌️
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