Cafe Style Cold Coffee Recipe At Home

 If you're yearning for that luxurious cafe-style cold coffee taste, you're in for a treat! Today, I'll show you how to make this delicious drink right at home. You don't need fancy equipment or ingredients; just a few basics and a bit of patience. Making cold coffee at home is a joy, especially when you want it to taste just like the one from your favourite cafe. In this easy-to-follow guide, I'll take you through making three different types of cold coffee that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you prefer it classic, with a twist, or extra creamy, you'll find something here to satisfy your craving. So, let's get started on this tasty adventure in your own kitchen!

What is Regular Cold Coffee?

Regular cold coffee is a classic beverage made by combining instant coffee powder, sugar, hot water, and chilled milk. The coffee mixture is prepared by dissolving instant coffee powder and sugar in hot water, which is then cooled to room temperature. This mixture is blended with chilled milk and ice cubes to create a refreshing and creamy cold coffee. It's a simple yet delightful drink enjoyed for its smooth texture and rich coffee flavour.

Ingredients:

- 2 tsp instant coffee powder

- 2 tbsp sugar

- 2 tbsp hot water

- 1 cup chilled full cream milk

- 1 tbsp milk powder (optional)

- 4 ice cubes

- Chocolate syrup for decoration

How To Make Cafe Style Cold Coffee :

Step 1:Regular Cold Coffee:

*Making the Coffee Mixture:

- let's prepare the coffee mixture. In a cup, add 2 teaspoons of instant coffee powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust according to taste preferences). 

- Now, pour in 2 tablespoons of hot water. 

- Mixing coffee and sugar with hot water helps them dissolve properly. Usually, when we directly add coffee or sugar, some of its grains remain undissolved in the milk. So, by making this mixture, it'll be much easier to mix everything well. We need to mix it until the sugar completely dissolves into it. Now that the sugar has fully dissolved.

Step 2:Cooling the Mixture:

Once the sugar is dissolved, allow the mixture to cool down. This step is crucial to prevent the warm mixture from affecting the final temperature of our cold coffee.

Step 3:Blending the Ingredients:

- I'll take a blending jar. Now, I'll add 1 cup of chilled full-fat milk. The milk should be very cold. That's the secret to making cafe-style coffee. Always use chilled milk. Whenever you want to make cold coffee, put the milk in the freezer for about 1 to 2 hours beforehand.

- Now, let's add 1 tbsp milk powder. Adding milk powder will make our coffee creamy. Along with this, let's add the coffee-sugar mixture that we prepared earlier.

-  Now, we'll add 4 ice cubes. Don't add too many ice cubes, or the coffee will become too thin. Now, let's blend it. We need to blend it on high speed for 1 minute.

- After blending, you can see how rich and creamy our coffee has become.This will ensure a smooth and frothy texture.  The result should be a rich and velvety cold coffee base that's ready to be served.

Step 4: Prepare the Glasses:

First, we'll take the glasses and decorate them with chocolate syrup. I'm using Hershey's chocolate syrup, but you can also melt chocolate and use that. Decorating the glasses with chocolate syrup makes them look beautiful. When we serve the cold coffee in these glasses, it will look really nice.I've decorated the glasses with chocolate syrup.

Step 5:Serving the Cold Coffee:

Now, pour the blended cold coffee into the decorated glasses.

After pouring the cold coffee, I'll take out the foam from the jar using a spoon and put it on top of the coffee. 

- Now, I'm adding melted vanilla ice cream on top, along with some chocolate syrup. 

- Finally, I'll sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top. You can also use cocoa powder or chocolate powder instead.

- Our cafe-style regular cold coffee is ready. Give this recipe a try at home; you'll definitely love it. And don't forget to send us your feedback.

  Enjoy your delicious homemade cold coffee!

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1.Can I use decaffeinated coffee for this recipe?

   - Yes, you can substitute instant decaffeinated coffee for regular coffee if you prefer.

2. Is it necessary to use full cream milk?

   - Full cream milk yields a creamier texture, but you can use low-fat milk as well, although the consistency may vary slightly.

3.Can I skip the chocolate syrup decoration?

   - While the chocolate syrup adds a decorative touch, feel free to omit it if you prefer a simpler presentation.

4. How long can I store leftover cold coffee?

   - Cold coffee is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir well before serving any leftovers.

5. Can I add flavored syrups to customize the taste?

   - Absolutely! You can experiment with different flavored syrups such as caramel or hazelnut to customize your cold coffee according to your taste preferences.

6. Can I use any type of milk for cold coffee?

   - While full cream milk offers a creamy texture, you can also use skimmed or plant-based milk alternatives for a lighter version.

7. Can I adjust the sweetness level of the cold coffee?

   - Absolutely! Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preferences.

8.Can I skip the chocolate syrup decoration?

   - Yes, the chocolate syrup decoration is optional, but it adds a lovely visual appeal to the presentation.

9.What can I use instead of vanilla ice cream?

   - You can substitute vanilla ice cream with whipped cream or omit it altogether for a simpler version.