Iced Latte
Cold milk and espresso form an unsweetened iced latte with a measured ice allowance.
Two measured fresh servings
8 minutes; start with cold liquids unless a hot infusion is specified. One tablespoon = 15 ml; one teaspoon = 5 ml.
About Iced Latte
Cold milk and espresso form an unsweetened iced latte with a measured ice allowance.
Kitchen testing has not been documented for this recipe. Cooking times are estimates and vary with the stove, cookware and batch size. Follow the doneness checks in the method.
Make it work for your kitchen
Original quantities serve 2. Cooking times, pan size and frying-oil depth do not scale, cook in extra batches instead.
Before you start
Measure the ingredients
Measure the ingredient list for your selected servings: fresh espresso, cold milk, ice. Keep separately listed cooking, soaking and dilution liquids separate.
Before startingPrepare the key ingredients
Use the machine's normal espresso procedure and measure the beverage quantity listed for this batch.
Follow the ingredient preparation notesSet up the equipment
Measuring jug; Kitchen scale; Measuring spoons; Clean mixing jug; Serving glasses or cups; Espresso machine and its supplied tools; Steam-safe milk jug where steaming is required; Milk thermometer. Stop electric equipment before scraping or handling its blades.
Clean workspaceCheck allergens and plan service
Milk; use a suitable pasteurized dairy alternative only after checking its texture and label. Have clean serving vessels ready. Keep chilled ingredients refrigerated until their step, and serve the finished drink at the temperature stated in the method.
Before serving
Step-by-step cooking method
1 Prepare the espresso
Use the machine's normal espresso procedure and measure the beverage quantity listed for this batch.
2 Let fierce heat subside
Leave the espresso for about 2 minutes.
3 Measure the cold ingredients
Measure cold milk and ice; set out glasses with room for all the liquids.
4 Share the ice
Divide ice evenly between the glasses.
5 Add the milk
Divide the measured cold milk over the ice.
6 Pour in espresso
Share the measured espresso evenly between the glasses.
7 Stir to combine
Stir each latte until the espresso and milk are evenly mixed.
8 Serve promptly
Serve immediately while cold; no sweetener is listed in this recipe.
Chef’s tips
- Cold milk and espresso form an unsweetened iced latte with a measured ice allowance.
- Two cold milk-forward coffees with a clear espresso aroma.
Common mistakes & quick fixes
- Watery flavour
- Use concentrated espresso and cold milk; weak brewed coffee dilutes this ratio.
Variations & serving ideas
Sweetness: For the next batch adjust sugar to the actual fruit or syrup sweetness. Keep the water and main ingredient quantities measured.
Perfect result check
| Finish | Two cold milk-forward coffees with a clear espresso aroma. |
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| Solids | No unintended stones, hard seeds or peel remain in the serving glasses. |
Storage & reheating
| Covered in the refrigerator | Use within 24 hours; immediate serving gives best texture | Use clean untouched portions only. Keep at 4°C or colder; cool heated mixtures promptly in shallow containers. Assembled soda, slush and ice-cream drinks are best mixed only at serving. |
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Know when to change the heat
| Stage | Heat | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare the espresso | No heat | Use the machine's normal espresso procedure and measure the beverage quantity listed for this batch. |
| Let fierce heat subside | No heat | Leave the espresso for about 2 minutes. |
| Measure the cold ingredients | No heat | Measure cold milk and ice; set out glasses with room for all the liquids. |
| Share the ice | No heat | Divide ice evenly between the glasses. |
| Add the milk | No heat | Divide the measured cold milk over the ice. |
| Pour in espresso | No heat | Share the measured espresso evenly between the glasses. |
| Stir to combine | No heat | Stir each latte until the espresso and milk are evenly mixed. |
| Serve promptly | No heat | Serve immediately while cold; no sweetener is listed in this recipe. |
Helpful answers before you cook
What should I look for?
Two cold milk-forward coffees with a clear espresso aroma.
How do I avoid the main problem?
Use concentrated espresso and cold milk; weak brewed coffee dilutes this ratio.
Can I use weak filter coffee?
It adds more water and loses espresso intensity; the listed ratio assumes concentrated espresso.
