How to Make Iced Coffee at Home (Fast Method)

Cold brew is great, but it takes 12+ hours. When you want iced coffee now, flash brewing — brewing hot directly over ice — gives you a bright, refreshing cup in minutes.

Why brew over ice?

Brewing hot and cooling instantly locks in aromatic flavors that slowly fade in room-temperature coffee. The ice you brew onto becomes part of your recipe, so the cup ends up chilled but not watery — if you get the ratio right.

The fast method

1. Use your normal pour-over or drip setup, but plan for ice. If you'd normally use 350g of water, use about 200g of hot water and 150g of ice.
2. Grind a bit finer than usual and add your coffee.
3. Fill your carafe or mug with the measured ice.
4. Brew the hot coffee directly over the ice so it chills on contact.
5. Stir, add more ice if needed, and serve.

Make it your own

Add a splash of milk, a little simple syrup, or a pinch of cinnamon. Lighter roasts make especially bright, fruity iced coffee; medium roasts taste smooth and classic.

Start with fresh beans

Fresh coffee makes iced coffee taste vibrant instead of flat. Browse our freshly roasted coffees.