This idea is fantastic: when you have leftover coffee, freeze it in ice cube trays! These coffee cubes are incredibly versatile, perfect for keeping your iced coffee strong without diluting it, enjoying pure milk, blending into creamy beverages, or incorporating it into various recipes.
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❤️️Why you'll love this recipe:
This recipe is easy, tasty, and practical. It's a straightforward method to use up leftover coffee, enhancing your drinks without diluting them. Plus, it's convenient to have on hand whenever you crave a refreshing beverage. Plus, you can customize it to your liking.
Ingredients
Note: The full list of ingredients is provided on the recipe card below.
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Brewed Coffee: You can use any coffee to make coffee ice cubes. Espresso roast or a strong-brewed coffee is recommended for a more robust coffee flavor, but you can use any coffee you prefer.
How to Make Coffee Ice Cubes
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Brew a pot of coffee using your preferred method. You can use regular or decaf coffee, depending on your preference. Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature, or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Pour the coffee into an ice cube tray, filling each compartment about ¾ of the way full. Place the ice cube tray in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
Once the coffee ice cubes are frozen, remove the tray from the freezer and gently tap it on a hard surface to release the cubes.
Store the coffee ice cubes in a resealable plastic bag or container in the freezer until ready to use. Add the coffee ice cubes to your iced coffee for a refreshing and flavorful twist. You can also use them to cool down hot coffee without diluting the flavor.
💡Tips And Advice
- For the best flavor, use fresh, good-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- The recipe's yield may vary based on the ice cube tray size.
FAQ
Before freezing it in ice cubes, can I add sweetener or flavorings to the coffee?
You can add sugar, honey, vanilla extract, or other flavorings to the coffee before freezing it into ice cubes.
Can I freeze coffee with milk or cream to make coffee ice cubes?
It's not recommended to freeze coffee with milk or cream as the dairy may separate and affect the texture and quality of the ice cubes.
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Recipe
Easy Coffee Ice Cubes
Ingredients
- 2 cups Use good quality strong coffee, brewed (Espresso Roast is recommended), or whatever you have leftover.
Instructions
- Brew a pot of coffee using your preferred method. You can use regular or decaf coffee, depending on your preference. Allow the coffee to cool to room temperature, or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Pour the coffee into an ice cube tray, filling each compartment about ¾ of the way full. Place the ice cube tray in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
- Once the coffee ice cubes are frozen, remove the tray from the freezer and gently tap it on a hard surface to release the cubes.
- Store the coffee ice cubes in a resealable plastic bag or container in the freezer until ready to use. Add the coffee ice cubes to your iced coffee for a refreshing and flavorful twist. You can also use them to cool down hot coffee without diluting the flavor.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.