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Iced Coffee (Flash-Chilled)

Strong cold coffee that stays flavorful with ice. Perfect for hot days without losing taste.

beginner
⏱️ 3 minutes
📱 aeropress
88% success rate

⚖️ Recipe Variables

Coffee Dose
20g
Water Amount
180ml
Temperature
94°C
Steep Time
2:00
Grind Size
fine medium
Roast Level
medium

Ratio: 1:9.0 (coffee to water)

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Iced Coffee (Flash-Chilled) Timer

2:00 total

2:00

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water and let cool to 94°C

  2. 2

    Prepare a glass with 100g ice cubes

  3. 3

    Set up Aeropress inverted

  4. 4

    Add 20g coffee

  5. 5

    Start timer, pour 180g water (less water than usual because ice will dilute)

  6. 6

    At 10 seconds: Stir vigorously for 10 seconds

  7. 7

    Put wet filter cap on

  8. 8

    At 2:00 minutes: Flip onto glass with ice

  9. 9

    Press for 30 seconds

  10. 10

    Ice melts immediately, chilling and diluting to perfect strength

  11. 11

    Add more ice if desired

  12. 12

    Optional: Add 50-100ml cold milk

  13. 13

    Result: ~280ml iced coffee

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use less water when brewing (ice will dilute)
  • Higher temperature extracts more (compensates for ice)
  • Don't brew regular strength and add ice (too weak)
  • Can add simple syrup if you like it sweet
  • Best with medium or medium-dark roast

Taste Profile

Acidity4/10
Body6/10
Sweetness6/10
Bitterness2/10

Refreshing, smooth, balanced, not watery despite ice

Best For

Cold CoffeeSummerRefreshingIced

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