1 août 2025 | By Tanguay
Summer in Québec, with its long, hot days, is the perfect time to rethink how we enjoy our coffee. While hot drinks comfort us in winter, iced coffees refresh and energize us when the temperatures soar.
Once limited to specialty cafés, these icy delights are now within everyone's reach. With the right coffee machines and a few simple tricks, you can recreate café-quality iced drinks right in your own kitchen.
In this article, we’ll walk you through three refreshing coffee classics you can easily make at home: cold brew, iced latte, and affogato.
Beyond being trendy, iced coffee offers a unique and refreshing tasting experience—ideal for sweltering summer days.
Making your own iced coffee is not only economical, but it also allows you to enjoy your favorite drinks exactly the way you like them, without the daily café price tag.
You can personalize every glass with plant-based milk, syrups, whipped cream, or even infused ice cubes for extra flavor.
Homemade iced coffee also brings out other sides of your favorite beans. With less bitterness and more floral or naturally sweet notes, it can even win over those who usually find coffee too strong.
In short, preparing iced coffee at home is both a pleasure and a creative ritual—especially once you've mastered the right techniques.
Cold Brew: Slow Infusion, Long-Lasting PleasureCold brew coffee is gaining popularity for good reason. Unlike traditional coffee, it doesn’t require any heat. The concept is simple: coarsely ground coffee is steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours.
This slow, patient method extracts the coffee’s smoothest and most subtle flavors, while reducing bitterness. The result? A light, delicate, and incredibly refreshing drink.
Don’t have fancy equipment? No problem. A simple French press is enough to brew great cold brew. Just add the ground coffee, fill with cold water, refrigerate for several hours, then strain and serve.
For those who value speed and convenience, De’Longhi offers a clever solution. Some of their machines recreate the cold brew process in just four minutes, using low-pressure, slow-drip extraction. The flavor is impressively close to a traditional cold brew, complete with those floral, subtly sweet notes—but without the long wait.
Pro tip: pour your cold brew directly over ice to cool it instantly. Then customize it with cream, milk, syrup, or a hint of vanilla.
Homemade Iced Latte: Easy and VelvetyAmong all iced coffee drinks, the iced latte is a fan favorite. Smooth, balanced, and endlessly customizable, it suits both casual coffee lovers and adventurous drinkers.
The basic recipe is simple: pour a shot of espresso over ice, then top with cold milk. Add flavored syrup or a sweet garnish if desired. This drink can be made using almost any espresso machine—even basic models.
If you’re looking for the next level in flavor and texture, the De’Longhi Rivelia is your new best friend. Its LatteCrema Cool system froths milk at low temperature, allowing for a creamy texture without heating the drink. That means the ice won’t melt too fast, and the balance between the richness of the coffee and the coolness of the milk is perfectly preserved.
Barista tip: start by pouring a little cold milk into your glass before the espresso. This helps reduce dilution and maintain full-bodied flavor.
If you love dessert as much as you love coffee, the affogato is a must-try. This Italian classic blends hot espresso with a scoop of cold ice cream. Vanilla is traditional, but feel free to get creative—try pecan, caramel, dark chocolate, or even pistachio.
The recipe is as simple as it is impressive.
Place a scoop of ice cream in a glass and pour a shot of hot espresso over it. You can enjoy it with a spoon like a dessert or wait for the ice cream to melt and sip it slowly. It’s a full sensory experience—where hot and cold collide in the most delicious way.
Best of all, no fancy machine is required. A basic espresso maker is more than enough. It’s proof that sometimes, simple pleasures bring the most joy.
No Fancy Machine? No Problem.Don’t worry if you don’t have specialized equipment. Even with a basic stovetop moka pot or a compact espresso machine, you can still make delicious iced coffee. Just follow a few golden rules.
First, make your espresso extra strong, since the ice will dilute it. Then pour it directly over a glass full of ice, and finally add cold milk or a plant-based alternative.
You might not get that silky froth from a high-end machine, but you’ll still enjoy a refreshing and satisfying homemade coffee. It’s a simple and budget-friendly way to enjoy summer with your favorite beans.
One of the greatest joys of making homemade iced coffee is the freedom to get creative. You can adapt every recipe to suit your mood or your pantry.
Craving a dessert-style coffee? Add a drizzle of caramel syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Need a morning boost? Try iced espresso with oat milk and coconut ice cubes. The possibilities are endless.
Why not go one step further? Blend your iced coffee for a frozen frappé-style drink. Toss in some fruit, spices, or even a splash of liquor for a chilled summer cocktail. In other words: have fun and treat yourself.
Iced coffee is more than a trend—it’s a new way to enjoy coffee during the summer months.
Whether you prefer cold brew, iced lattes, or Italian-style affogato, every glass becomes a celebration of flavor and refreshment. So grab your ice, grind your beans, and give coffee the summer spotlight it deserves.
Ready to explore the world of iced coffee? Check out our selection of `cold brew-ready coffee and De’Longhi machines at Tanguay.ca.
Cold brew is steeped in cold water for hours, resulting in a light, smooth coffee. An iced latte is made by pouring a hot espresso over ice and adding cold milk.
Absolutely! A moka pot or French press works great. Brew strong coffee, pour over ice, and add milk or syrup to taste.
Go for beans with floral or sweet notes. Use a coarse grind for best results and to avoid bitterness.
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