Coffee Ice Cubes

Coffee Ice Cubes are frozen cubes of coffee that can be used to chill and flavor beverages without diluting them. Coffee ice cubes can be added to iced coffee or other cold beverages to add extra coffee flavor and keep the drink cold without watering it down as regular ice cubes would.

What to do with Coffee Ice Cubes

Coffee ice cubes are perfect for adding to your Iced Coffee, but there are so many other ways to use them.

1. Use them in iced coffee: Instead of regular ice cubes that dilute your iced coffee, use coffee ice cubes to keep your drink cold without watering it down. You can also use them to make Frozen Coffee.
2. Add them to milk: For a simple and delicious coffee drink, add a few cubes to a glass of milk. You can also add a sweetener like honey or syrup if desired.
3. Make a coffee smoothie: Blend coffee ice cubes with milk, banana, and a sweetener like Maple Syrup or dates for a delicious and energizing smoothie.
4. Make a coffee cocktail: Add coffee ice cubes to a cocktail shaker with vodka, Kahlua, and milk for a delicious and boozy coffee drink.
5. Freeze them with milk: For a delicious and refreshing treat, freeze coffee ice cubes with milk in popsicle molds for homemade coffee popsicles.

Equipment Needed

• Brewed Coffee – You can use any type of brewed coffee to make coffee ice cubes. The type of coffee you use will depend on your personal preference and the flavor profile you want to achieve. You can also use Cold Brew Coffee or even try French Press Cold Brew concentrate for a stronger flavored ice cube.
• Silicone Ice Cube Trays or Standard Ice Cube Trays – Plastic and silicone trays are the most common and are generally easy to use and clean. My preference is to use silicone trays because of how easy the cubes are to remove once frozen.

How to Make Coffee Ice Cubes

1. Brew the coffee. Start by brewing a pot of coffee using your preferred brewing method. You can use any type of coffee you like, whether it’s ground coffee or whole beans. Once the coffee is brewed, let it cool to room temperature.
2. Pour the coffee into the trays. Once the coffee has cooled, pour it into ice cube trays. Fill each compartment about 3/4 full to leave room for expansion as the coffee freezes.
3. Freeze: Place the ice cube trays in the freezer and allow the coffee to freeze completely. This typically takes 2-4 hours depending on the temperature of your freezer.

FAQS

Variations

• Flavored Coffee Ice Cubes – Add a flavored syrup to your brewed coffee before pouring it into the molds. Some options to try are Hazelnut Syrup, Simple Syrup, or even Rosemary Syrup.
• Caramel Macchiato Cubes – Use 1 1/4 cups of brewed coffee, 1/2 cup of milk or cream, and 1/4 cup of caramel. Whisk the ingredients together and pour them into your ice tray.
• Mocha Ice Cubes – Use 1 cup of coffee, 1 cup of milk or cream, and 6 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Whisk it together and then pour it into the ice trays.

Tips and Tricks

• Let the coffee cool. It’s important to let the coffee cool before pouring it into the molds or trays. If you pour hot coffee into the trays, it could cause them to crack or melt.
• To store the ice cubes: Once the coffee ice cubes are frozen, remove them from the trays and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer until you’re ready to use them.
• To easily remove the cubes from the tray: To easily release the cubes from the tray, you can run the ice trays under warm water for a few seconds. This will help loosen the cubes and make them easier to remove without causing them to break or stick to the tray.

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Coffee Ice Cubes

Coffee Ice Cubes are frozen cubes of coffee that can be used to chill and flavor beverages without diluting them. Coffee ice cubes can be added to iced coffee or other cold beverages to add extra coffee flavor and keep the drink cold without watering it down as regular ice cubes would.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Freezing Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 tray

Calories: 5kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

• ▢
  Ice Cube Trays or Silicone Ice Cube Trays

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups Brewed Coffee room temperature

Instructions

• Brew the coffee. Start by brewing a pot of coffee using your preferred brewing method. You can use any type of coffee you like, whether it's ground coffee or whole beans. Once the coffee is brewed, let it cool to room temperature.
• Pour the coffee into the trays. Once the coffee has cooled, pour it into ice cube trays. Fill each compartment about 3/4 full to leave room for expansion as the coffee freezes.
• Freeze: Place the ice cube trays in the freezer and allow the coffee to freeze completely. This typically takes 2-4 hours depending on the temperature of your freezer.

Notes

• Let the coffee cool. It’s important to let the coffee cool before pouring it into the molds or trays. If you pour hot coffee into the ice cube trays, it could cause them to crack or melt.
• To store the ice cubes: Once the coffee ice cubes are frozen, remove them from the trays and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer until you’re ready to use them.
• To easily remove the cubes from the tray: To easily release the coffee ice cubes from the tray, you can run the ice trays under warm water for a few seconds. This will help loosen the cubes and make them easier to remove without causing them to break or stick to the tray.

 

Variations

• Flavored Coffee Ice Cubes – Add a flavored syrup to your brewed coffee before pouring it into the molds. Some options to try are Hazelnut Syrup, Simple Syrup, or even Rosemary Syrup.
• Caramel Macchiato Cubes – Use 1 1/4 cups of brewed coffee, 1/2 cup of milk or cream, and 1/4 cup of caramel. Whisk the ingredients together and pour them into your ice tray.
• Mocha Ice Cubes – Use 1 cup of coffee, 1 cup of milk or cream, and 6 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Whisk it together and then pour it into the ice trays.

Nutrition

Serving: 4cubes | Calories: 5kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 232mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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