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5-Min Iced Coffee

Cold, smooth, and ready in under 5 minutes. Brew strong coffee, chill it fast, then pour over ice with milk and sugar for instant refreshment.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
65
Protein
1g
5-Min Iced Coffee
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour 4 oz hot water over the ground coffee and let it steep for 2 minutes until dark and aromatic.

  2. Step 2

    Strain the coffee into a glass, pressing gently on the grounds to extract all liquid.

  3. Step 3

    Fill the glass with ice cubes and add the milk and sugar.

  4. Step 4

    Stir until the sugar dissolves and the coffee cools, about 30 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • hot water source (kettle, microwave, or stovetop)
  • glass
  • small strainer or fine mesh filter
  • spoon

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