How to Brew the Perfect Iced Coffee at Home (No Fancy Gear Needed)

Summer’s here. It’s hot, you’re tired, and you still want good coffee.

We get it.

If you’ve been dreaming of cool, café-style iced coffee – but without the $7 price tag or complicated contraptions – this one’s for you.

We’ll show you how to brew iced coffee at home using what you already have in the kitchen. It’s easy, refreshing, and delicious. No espresso machine required.

🧊 What’s the Difference Between Iced Coffee and Cold Brew?

Before we dive in, let’s clear up the common confusion.

This blog is all about iced coffee – the perfect quick fix for hot days when you still want a strong, flavourful brew.

Want cold brew instead? Try our step-by-step cold brew guide.

☕️ What You’ll Need

No fancy equipment here. Just:

• Freshly roasted coffee (Espresso Blend or Narciso Blend are perfect)
• A brewer: plunger/French press, stovetop, Aeropress or pour-over
• Filtered water
• Ice
• Milk or syrup (optional)

🍹 How to Make the Best Iced Coffee at Home

Option 1: The Plunger Method (French Press)

1. Brew It Strong – Use 1.5x your usual coffee-to-water ratio.
2. Cool Slightly – Let the coffee sit for 5–10 mins after plunging.
3. Pour Over Ice – Fill a glass with ice and pour the coffee directly over it.
4. Add Milk/Syrup (Optional) – Stir in your choice of milk or vanilla, caramel or maple syrup.

Option 2: Stovetop Moka Iced

1. Brew a strong pot using your Bialetti Moka Express
2. Let it cool for 5 minutes
3. Pour over a tall glass of ice and top with milk

Option 3: Aeropress Iced Coffee

1. Use the inverted method with a slightly finer grind
2. Brew a double-strength short shot
3. Press over ice and dilute with cold water or milk

🔄 Batch Brew Tip for the Week

Make a large plunger or stovetop brew, store it in the fridge, and enjoy iced coffee all week. It keeps for 2–3 days in a sealed container.

🌞 Coffee Blends That Shine Over Ice

Some coffees go bitter when chilled. These won’t.

• Narciso Blend – Fruity and floral for black iced coffee
• Fratelli Blend – Balanced and smooth with milk
• Espresso Blend – Rich and bold – ideal for café-style iced lattes

Order them pre-ground for plunger or stovetop and you’re good to go.

🧊 Bonus: Iced Coffee Hacks

• Freeze leftover coffee into cubes to avoid watered-down drinks
• Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for festive flair
• Try sweetened condensed milk for a Vietnamese twist

🛒 Brew Better at Home This Summer

No café queue. No complex gear. Just good coffee, ice, and a hot day.

Explore our full coffee range, order your blend ground for your brew method, and stay cool all summer long.

☀️ You bring the glass. We’ll bring the beans.