This is a classic cafe-style cold coffee recipe. You need only 4-ingredients to make cafe-style chilled coffee at home.
About Cold Coffee
In the Indian subcontinent, when we talk about cold coffee, it means frothy, creamy, milkshake-style cold coffee.
It is quite the opposite of iced coffee. It has a lot of froth, sugar, and uses instant coffee powder, unlike iced coffee.
You need – chilled milk, instant coffee powder, granulated white sugar, and water to make cold coffee at home.
Often, cold coffee is topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup for an indulgent experience.
Instant Coffee Powder
The instant coffee powder can make or break your cold coffee. Hence, pick it wisely.
Use a strong instant granulated coffee powder with 70% to 100% pure coffee. A coffee powder with a high amount of chicory or chocolate flavor can never satisfy a coffee lover.
A few of my favorite instant coffee brands are – Davidoff – Rich Aroma, Narasu’s Insta Strong, Levista, and Nescafe Gold Blend.
Cafe Style Cold Coffee – 2 Ways
You do not need any fancy ingredients or equipments to make cafe style cold coffee at home.
Only 4 ingredients and a blender or a hand mixer are required for this cold coffee recipe.
I am sharing how to make perfectly frothy cold coffee in two ways. One, with a hand mixer.
Second, with a blender. You can follow either of these methods to make cold coffee.
Cold Coffee With Ice Cream
If you want to take your homemade cold coffee a step ahead and make it more indulgent, add a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream on top before serving.
Or you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and milk while blending the coffee.
Please note that if you are adding ice cream/whipped cream/chocolate sauce, adjust the amount of sugar in the coffee accordingly.
My Tried & True Tips
An equal ratio of coffee, sugar, and water (1:1:1) works best to whisk the coffee to form soft peaks.
For the hand mixer method, I use hot water to whisk the coffee whereas for the blender method ice-cold water.
The granulated instant coffee powder works best for this cold coffee recipe.
From granulated white sugar to brown sugar, you can use either of the sweeteners to blend with coffee powder.
Make sure the milk is chilled and straight out of the fridge.
Do not blend the coffee for too long after adding milk if you enjoy a foamy coffee.
A smoothie blender like Nutri Bullet or Wonderchef is perfect for making my signature cold coffee. Or follow the hand mixer method.
FAQs Related To Cold Coffee
Cold coffee is a frothy, creamy milkshake-style chilled coffee drink. The internet-famous Dalgona coffee has a thick layer of strong and rich whipped coffee on top of milk. Both are a variety of cold coffee, but the preparation method and taste are slightly different.
For any kind of cold coffee, full-fat or full-cream milk works best. You can also use vegan milk such as almond or soy milk for this cold coffee recipe.
An equal ratio of coffee, sugar, and water (1:1:1) works best to whisk the coffee to form soft peaks.
This cafe-style cold coffee remains frothy for a short span of time. After a few minutes, it starts turning flat like a regular iced coffee. I would suggest serving it immediately.
Yes, while blending along with milk, you can add ice cubes. I personally feel adding ice cubes dilutes the thickness and creaminess of the cold coffee.
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Cafe Style Cold Coffee Recipe
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon granulated instant coffee powder
- 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoon chilled water
- 2 Cup full-fat milk, chilled
Instructions
Blender Method:
- Add coffee, sugar, and water in the blender. Blend for 10 – 20 seconds or till foamy and mixed well.
- Add milk and blend for less than 10 seconds. Cold Coffee is ready.
Hand Mixer Method:
- Combine coffee and sugar in a wide mixing bowl. Add hot water.
- Start whipping the coffee using a hand mixer whisk attachment at medium-high speed. After 5 – 10 minutes the coffee will turn into a light brown color with a whipped cream texture.
- Add a tablespoon or two of whipped coffee into the serving glass. Pour chilled milk. Stir using a spoon until combined well.
How To Serve Cold Coffee
- Transfer cold coffee to a serving glass. Garnish with whipped cream/vanilla ice cream/chocolate sauce.
- Serve cold coffee immeditaley.
Recipe Notes:
- In my opinion, use a strong instant granulated coffee powder with 70% to 100% pure coffee.
- For the hand mixer method, I use hot water to whisk the coffee whereas for the blender method ice-cold water.
- Make sure the milk is chilled and straight out of the fridge.
- Do not blend the coffee for too long after adding milk if you like to enjoy a foamy coffee.
- If you are adding ice cream/whipped cream/chocolate sauce adjust the amount of sugar in the coffee accordingly.
Arijit Saha says
I really your recipe. very simple and easy!
Hina Gujral says
thank you so much!
Navneet Kaur says
Yummy cold coffee. Will try for sure
Hina Gujral says
Thank you so much for your feedback.
Shruthi says
Hey, we tried this recipe and everyone just loved it!
Hina Gujral says
Thank you for your feedback!
Lucas Martin says
Yummy recipe! I’m a coffee lover. The recipe looks Simple & straightforward. I definitely gonna try your cold coffee recipe. Thank you for all the detailed instructions.
Hina Gujral says
Glad you like it. Thank you so much for positive feedback.
Elly says
Great recipe. Simple and easy to try!! I have tried this recipe, it was really yummy. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
Hina Gujral says
Thanks a million from one coffee lover to another.
Danijela says
Great instructions and I’m sure it tastes delicious!
Hina Gujral says
I find it the easiest way to make foamy cold coffee at home.
Lucy says
Delicious one!! I love your recipe for cold coffee, I have also added some Choco chips in my one. I tried this yesterday, and my sister loves it. Thanks for sharing!!
Hina Gujral says
I am sure choco chips will taste so good in cold coffee. Thank You for sharing such sweet feedback with me.
prajakta says
Hi Heena,
your recipe is very easy to try. I am a coffee lover surely going to try this.
Thank you.
Hina Gujral says
I am so happy to know that you like the recipe. Hope you enjoy making it!