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Starbucks Iced Coffee

Deliciously Smooth Starbucks Iced Coffee You Can Make at Home

Enjoy a homemade version of Starbucks Iced Coffee that's budget-friendly, customizable, and perfect for warm afternoons.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coffee
  • 1 cup coarse ground coffee opt for high-quality brands like Starbucks
  • 200 °F hot water near-boiling water for best flavor extraction
For Serving
  • Ice cubes regular ice or coffee ice cubes to chill your brew
  • optional milk add your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk
  • sweetener or flavored syrup to elevate the iced coffee experience

Equipment

  • French press
  • heatproof pitcher or bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil water until it reaches approximately 200°F. Pour the hot water over the coarse ground coffee in a heatproof pitcher. Allow the coffee to steep for 4 minutes.
  2. After 4 minutes, strain the brewed coffee using a French press or fine mesh strainer into a clean pitcher.
  3. Transfer the brewed coffee concentrate to the fridge and let it chill for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Once chilled, fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the cold coffee concentrate over the ice.
  5. Add milk, sweetener, or flavored syrup to each glass and stir gently to combine the flavors.
  6. Serve your homemade Starbucks Iced Coffee in tall glasses and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcal

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly ground coffee beans and stick to a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:2.

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