Cold Coffee (Cafe Style Recipe)
Cold Coffee, also known as "Iced Coffee" is a refreshing and delicious coffee-based beverage that is perfect for hot summer days. This recipe is for making a café-style cold coffee that you can enjoy at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 1 cup cold milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Brew a cup of coffee using your preferred method and let it cool.
- In a large glass, mix the cold milk, sugar and vanilla extract (if using)
- Add the cooled coffee to the glass and mix well.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- You can garnish with whipped cream and chocolate syrup (optional)
- Serve immediately and enjoy your cold coffee.
- Note: You can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
Note: You can also make cold coffee by brewing coffee with double the amount of water and then refrigerating it for a few hours before serving.
Note: You can also make cold brew coffee by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for several hours or overnight.
Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.
Cold Coffee Nutrition information
- Calories: 86 kcal
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 19 g
- Protein: 2 g
Health benefits of Cold Coffee
⇒ Rich in Antioxidants: Coffee contains antioxidants, which help protect the body against free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
⇒ Improves Physical Performance: The caffeine in coffee can help improve physical performance by reducing fatigue and increasing alertness and energy.
⇒ Boosts Mental Alertness: Coffee also helps boost mental alertness and concentration, making it a great drink to enjoy when you need a quick energy boost.
⇒ Lowers Risk of Depression: Regular coffee consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of depression and other mood disorders.
⇒ May Lower Risk of Parkinson's Disease: Some studies have suggested that coffee consumption may help reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.
⇒ May Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. This may be due to its effect on insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.