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How to Make Perfect Iced Coffee at Home

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Looking for a cool way to get your jolt of java? Try our Iced Coffee tips for a perfectly chilled cup of bold coffee that’s never watered down.

There are two simple ways to prepare flavorful iced coffee:

1) Brew the coffee double strength and pour into a glass of ice.

2) Prepare coffee ice cubes ahead of time and brew the coffee normal strength.

Double Strength Brewing:

For Capresso drip coffee makers, place 10 to 12 scoops of ground coffee in the gold-tone filter and fill the water tank with 6 cups of water. The extra ground coffee in the filter will give the brewed coffee twice the strength, so melting ice will not water it down. Adjust coffee strength to your personal taste by adjusting the number of coffee scoops or the water quantity.

Coffee Ice Cubes:

You can make coffee iced cubes by simply filling an ice cube tray with coffee and freezing it overnight. Prepare your drip coffee as you normally would and pour coffee over the coffee ice cubes. When the ice cubes melt, they will not dilute the iced coffee flavor.

Additional Tips:

Always add sugar and milk to the coffee when it is still hot. The sugar will dissolve better, and the cold milk will help cool down the coffee.
Instead of sugar, add flavorings such as vanilla syrup, chocolate syrup, hazelnut syrup or almond extract to create a specialty iced coffee drink. The syrups will sweeten up the coffee while adding a hint of flavor. They also dissolve better in liquid than coarse sugar.
Try sweetened condensed milk or coconut milk for a different twist on iced coffee.
For even colder iced coffee, place the brewed coffee in a covered container in the refrigerator for one to two hours before serving or even overnight. This will cool down the coffee completely and help reduce ice melting inside the glass. Do not place the hot coffee carafe directly in the refrigerator as it could cause damage to the carafe.
Want colder iced coffee without waiting? Add coffee, milk, sugar and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain iced coffee into a glass with even more ice and server.

Iced Coconut Mocha

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Ingredients

Freshly ground beans
Chocolate sauce
Heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp of coconut syrup

Directions

Grind beans at medium coarse with Infinity PLUS Conical Burr Grinder
Fill the glass carafe with ice and place in the 12-Cup Touchscreen Coffee Maker
Select the Iced Coffee Function to initiate the brewing process
While the iced coffee is brewing, add heavy whipping cream and coconut syrup to the froth TS and select the cold foam function (snowflake icon). froth TS will automatically stop when done.
Line the glass with chocolate syrup, fill with ice and pour coffee into the glass. Pour coconut cold foam over the coffee and add your favorite toppings!
Enjoy!

Strawberry Cheesecake Iced Coffee

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Ingredients

Freshly ground beans
Heavy Whipping Cream
2 tbsp Strawberry Syrup
2 tbsp Cheesecake Syrup

Directions

Grind beans to medium coarse with Infinity PLUS Conical Burr Grinder
Fill the glass carafe with ice and place in the 12-Cup Touchscreen Coffee Maker
Select the Iced Coffee Function to initiate brewing process
While iced coffee is brewing, add Heavy Whipping Cream and 2 tbsp of Strawberry Syrup to the froth TS and select cold foam function (snowflake icon). froth TS will automatically stop when done.
Fill glass with ice. Pour brewed iced coffee and add Cheesecake Syrup. Stir well. Pour iced coffee into a glass filled with ice and add 2 tbsp. Stir well.
Top with strawberry cream
Enjoy.

Cinnamon White Hot Chocolate

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Ingredients:

– 8 ounces milk

– Pinch of ground cinnamon

– ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks

– 1 tsp fine white sugar

Place frothing disk into the pitcher of the Capresso froth Select and ensure it is securely snapped inside the bottom of the pitcher. Add milk and cinnamon to frothing pitcher. Place lid and press the CHOC setting. When the light blinks, remove lid and slowly add the white chocolate and sugar. Place lid and wait for frother to automatically shut off. Pour into a mug and enjoy. Feel free to garnish the top with ground cinnamon or add a cinnamon stick.

Makes 1 serving

Eggnog Latte

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Ingredients:

• 2 oz. hot espresso
• 2⁄3 cup eggnog
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• Optional whipped cream and nutmeg

Directions:

Place the heating disk into the bottom of the frothing pitcher of any Capresso automatic milk frother and securely snap it in place. Add eggnog and milk. Replace lid. Push “hot” button.

Meanwhile, place warm mug under the coffee spout of any Capresso espresso machine and prepare a 2 oz. espresso.

Once the milk frother automatically shuts off, slowly pour hot eggnog mixture into espresso. If you prefer your eggnog latte sweeter, add a little sugar. Top off with whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg.

Makes 1 serving

Tea-Infused Hot Toddy

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The warm drink gets its tranquil fragrance from English breakfast tea, anise, and nutmeg.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz dark rum

• 2 tbsp dark maple syrup

• 3 tsp loose English breakfast tea

• 2 star anise

• 2 whole nutmeg

• 2 lemon wedges

• Lemon rind for garnish, if desired

Directions:

1. Fill the Capresso H2O Select Clear with cold, filtered water. Set temperature to 195°F and push On/Off button to start heating.

2. Fill 2 tea infusers with loose tea. Set aside.

3. When heated, distribute between 2 glasses, leaving an inch of space at the top. Place a tea infuser in each glass, along with a star anise, a nutmeg ball, and a lemon wedge. Steep for 5 minutes.

4. Once steeped, remove ingredients. Divide rum and maple syrup between the 2 glasses

5. Garnish with lemon peel, if desired.

Makes 2 servings

Bailey’s Espresso Milkshake

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This ready-in-minutes milkshake takes coffee dessert drinks to a new level. This decadent dessert is sure to end your evening on a sweet note. Sip with a straw to savor.

Ingredients:

• ⅔ oz finely ground coffee beans

• ½ cup low-fat milk

• 3 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream, chilled

• 3 cups vanilla bean ice cream

• Whipped cream to taste, optional

• Sprinkles to taste, optional

Directions:

1. Freshly grind coffee beans using a conical burr grinder on a fine setting.

2. Using a Capresso espresso machine, fill the portafilter with 1-2 scoops of ground coffee and tamp down firmly before placing portafilter onto machine. Brew 2 shots (2 oz) of espresso, then repeat for a total of 4 oz of brewed espresso.

3. Allow espresso to cool. To expedite cooling, place in refrigerator or freezer.

4. Add cooled espresso, Bailey’s, milk, and ice cream to a blender. Blend for 30 to 60 seconds, until well combined.

5. Pour milkshake into cooled glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired.

Makes 4 servings

Iced Mint Cooler

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This refreshing beverage is a sweet treat that’s light on calories and added sugar. Sip slowly because the mint will invigorate you!

Ingredients:

• 16 oz unsweetened almond milk (for best results, use refrigerated milk), chilled

• ⅛ teaspoon mint extract*

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• 1 cup ice

• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish, optional

Directions:

1. Using the frothing disk of an automatic milk frother, pour milk, mint extract, and maple syrup into the pitcher. Secure lid. Turn selector dial to “COLD” and press dial to start.

2. Distribute ice into two cups. Spoon frothy milk over ice, and add remaining milk. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.

Makes 2 servings

* It is important to use mint extract, not peppermint which is too overpowering.

Espresso Flax Seed Energy Balls

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Need a wake-me-up but not in the mood for a cup of Joe? Grab a fueling energy ball or two—and eat your caffeine!

Ingredients:

• West Coast Blend coffee beans, as needed

• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp flax seeds

• ¼ cup hemp seeds

• ½ cup rolled oats

• ½ cup dry-roasted unsalted almonds

• ½ cup + 2 tbsp maple almond butter

• 1 tbsp chocolate extract

• 2 tbsp + 1 tsp 100% tart cherry juice

• 3 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips

• 3 tbsp + 1 tsp cacao nibs, divided

Directions:

1. Use an Infinity or Infinity PLUS conical burr grinder to finely grind coffee beans. Measure 2 tbsp of ground coffee and place in food processor.

2. Place flax seeds in a Cool Grind blade grinder and secure lid. Hold down the safety button, processing until finely ground, and place in food processor.

3. Add hemp seeds, oats, and almonds to food processor. Process for 20 seconds.

4. Reserve 2 tbsp of oat mixture in a small bowl. Mix in 2 tsp cacao nibs and set aside.

5. Remove blade from food processor, and add almond butter, chocolate extract, and cherry juice. Stir with a spoon until well combined.

6. Fold in chocolate and remaining cacao nibs.

7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With clean hands, form mixture into small balls. Roll in reserved oat mixture to coat.

8. Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.

Makes 28 balls

Coffee Mocktail

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Mocktails can be a fun alternative if you are trying to cut down on drinking, are the designated driver or simply don’t drink. This coffee mocktail recipe pairs espresso and tonic together to give an interesting depth and acidity to separate it from other mixed drinks.

Additionally, if you prefer a spiked version, this recipe makes for the perfect cocktail base for a shot of vodka.

Ingredients:

1 shot of espresso

5-6 oz of Qmixers Spectacular Tonic Water

1/2 TBSP Simple Syrup

1 lemon

Ice

Instructions:

Brew one shot of espresso with any Capresso espresso machine. Pour the espresso into a glass over ice and add in your tonic water and simple syrup. Slowly stir until all ingredients are combined. Garnish the glass with the peel from one lemon. Lastly, enjoy.