Methods of Making Iced Cappuccino

A true iced cappuccino will start off with a double-shot of espresso, made from the finest espresso beans with a rich, golden crema. This is only possible using an espresso machine. However, there are recipes that make wonderful iced cappuccinos using instant coffee granules or strong, brewed coffee that has been chilled.

Commercial Iced Cappuccino

Iced cappuccinos can be purchased at local coffee houses, restaurants, and often even in convenience stores. Of course, the quality is going to be extremely different. Coffee houses and restaurants start with a true espresso and make a fresh iced cappuccino to order. Convenience stores typically have a machine that keeps iced cappuccinos cold constantly so that there is no need to do anything more than pull a lever to fill a cup.

There are also commercially bottled iced cappuccinos available on the market, a true testament to the popularity of iced cappuccino. Frappaccino is a brand that has become immensely popular as wells as Starbucks brand. These come in various flavors and can be bought in convenience stores as well as in local grocery stores.

Home Made Iced Cappuccino

Making these delightful chilled drinks at home can be as easy and inexpensive as needed. If an espresso machine is already part of the kitchen appliances then making this drink is simply a matter of adding ice to a cappuccino or blending a cappuccino with ice for a thicker drink.

Instant coffee crystals can be used if no espresso machine is available. A two to four ounce serving of very strong coffee is made from the crystals and used as the basis for the iced cappuccino. The same can be said of brewed coffee.

Homes with a coffee maker can make a batch of very strong coffee and refrigerate it to use in iced cappuccinos. Depending on whether or not it is poured over ice or blended, frothed milk may or may not be needed. A blended iced cappuccino does not require frothed milk; however, an iced one should have froth on the top.

Cappuccino Mixes

Another popular method of making iced cappuccinos is to buy a powder that makes cappuccino and instead of making a hot drink, add ice to make a cold one. General Foods International is just one of many companies offering instant cappuccino mixes.

These mixes typically come in a variety of flavors and can be found in grocery stores, wholesale clubs and on the Internet.

Cappuccino has evolved from the early days of hot drinks served as after dinner beverages. Today people everywhere can enjoy cappuccino in a variety of ways and flavors, from iced cappuccinos based on espresso to instant cappuccino mixes that take little to no time or effort.

-Sharon Chapman

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Starters

The difference between a good iced cappuccino and a great iced cappuccino lies in the espresso shot. Use quality coffee beans ground specifically for espresso to insure that the espresso pull is the best it can be.

The espresso shot should be a double shot, usually three ounces. The crema should be a nice, thick, golden brown. Add five or six ice cubes to the espresso. Stir to bring the temperature down quickly. Strain the espresso into a serving glass. Save the ice cubes for use later.

Add three to four ounces of ice cold milk to the serving glass on top of the espresso. Add the reserved ice if desired. Use the steaming wand on the cappuccino machine to froth three or four ounces of skim milk to use as the top layer of the iced cappuccino.

Once there is a nice, frothy layer on the milk, turn the wand off and use a spoon to pull only the foam off the top of the steamed milk. Layer this on the top of the mixture in the serving glass. Serve immediately.

For variations on this recipe flavorings can be added before adding the froth to the serving glass. Vanilla, caramel and chocolate all make tasty iced cappuccinos.

Iced Cappuccinos Without an Espresso Machine

Not having an espresso machine handy doesn’t mean not having an iced cappuccino. A nice, frothy iced cappuccino can be made using instant coffee and heavy cream or cold coffee and milk. A great idea when traveling or when the home budget doesn’t allow for an espresso machine.

Instant Iced Cappuccino 1

Ingredients

1 tsp. Instant coffee
4 tbs. Heavy cream
1 tsp. Vanilla
4 or 5 Ice cubes
¾ Cup Water
2 tsp. Sugar
Flavoring as desired

Add the instant coffee to the water and mix until blended well. Using a blender put the instant coffee mixture and the remaining ingredients in and blend well. The resulting product should be a smooth, frothy iced cappuccino. If the drink is thicker than desired, add more water and blend. Coffee measurement and flavoring can be adjusted as desired.

Iced Cappuccino from Cold Coffee

Iced cappuccino can be made from coffee that has been brewed and allowed to cool. In order for this to mimic cappuccino the coffee should be brewed stronger than normal.

Ingredients

1 cup very strong coffee, allowed to cool
1 cup cold milk
1 cup ice cubes
Sugar and flavorings as desired

Put all ingredients into a blend and mix until desired consistency. Serve immediately. Whip cream may be added if desired.

Strong Coffee or Espresso
Iced cappuccino does not require the use of an espresso machine. Although it does make a better espresso, for iced cappuccino purposes it is not an absolute necessity. A strong brewed coffee can make a nice iced cappuccino when in a pinch.

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