andrejthechef
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Iced Espresso

A fresh shot of espresso poured over a single ice cube. The simplest cold coffee there is, ready in five minutes.

prep
5 min
cook
0 min
total
5 min
serves
1
level
easy
Glass of freshly brewed espresso served over a single ice cube

Iced espresso at its most minimal: a fresh shot of espresso poured over a single ice cube. The cube takes the edge off the heat without watering the coffee down.

With only three ingredients, the beans decide everything. Use good, fresh espresso beans and filtered water, and drink it right away.

method

  1. Grind the espresso beans fresh, just before brewing.

  2. Brew a shot of espresso using fresh, filtered water.

  3. Put a single ice cube in a glass and pour the hot espresso over it.

  4. Serve immediately.

chef's tips

  • Grind just before brewing. Ground coffee loses its aroma fast.
  • One ice cube is the point. More ice chills faster but waters the shot down.
  • Water quality shows in espresso. Filtered water makes a cleaner cup.