WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Your favorite blend of Joey Dees Coffee

Try Joey Dees Hazelnut Blend With Your Iced Coffee.

Coffee, milk, and sweeteners are staples of any crafted coffee experience—but have you thought about transforming your ice cubes into a secret weapon for elevating your iced coffee? By swapping traditional water ice cubes for coffee, milk, or syrup-based cubes, you can keep your iced coffee cool without watering it down, all while adding extra flavor and richness.

Why Customize Your Ice Cubes?

Iced coffee is a summer essential and a year round treat, but as the ice melts, it can dilute the flavor of your drink. Customized ice cubes solve this problem while adding depth and creativity to every sip. Whether it’s coffee cubes to enhance your brew, milk cubes for a creamy touch, or syrup cubes for sweetness, this simple twist can take your iced coffee to the next level.

How to Make Coffee, Milk, and Syrup Ice Cubes

Coffee Ice Cubes

• What You’ll Need: Freshly brewed coffee, silicone ice tray.
• Steps:
  1. Brew your favorite coffee using your preferred method (drip, French press, espresso, etc.).
  2. Let the coffee cool for 10-15 minutes to avoid cloudiness in the cubes.
  3. Pour the cooled coffee into a silicone ice tray.
  4. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
• Pro Tip: Use flavored or specialty coffee blends to experiment with different tastes in your iced coffee.

Milk Ice Cubes

• What You’ll Need: Milk (dairy or plant-based), silicone ice tray.
• Steps:
  1. Pour your milk of choice directly into the silicone tray.
  2. Place the tray in the freezer and let it freeze for several hours or overnight.
• Considerations:
  • Some milk alternatives (like almond or oat milk) may separate slightly when frozen, but this won’t affect the flavor.
  • Whole milk can have a creamier texture, but even non-dairy options bring a unique twist.

Syrup Ice Cubes

• What You’ll Need: Flavored syrup or sauce, warm water, silicone ice tray.
• Steps:
  1. If using simple syrup, maple syrup, or honey, mix it with a small amount of warm water to help it freeze solid. For thicker sauces (like caramel or chocolate), you may not need water, but adding a splash of milk can help.
  2. Pour the mixture into the silicone tray.
  3. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
• Pro Tip: Use different syrup flavors to create layered iced coffee experiences. For example, caramel syrup cubes in a mocha or vanilla syrup cubes in a latte.

Why Use a Silicone Ice Tray?

Since these ice cubes aren’t made from plain water, they can be softer or more delicate to handle. Silicone trays make it easier to pop out the cubes without breaking them, ensuring you keep your creations intact.

Ideas for Using Your Customized Coffee Ice Cubes

• Coffee Ice Cubes: Perfect for any iced coffee recipe, these cubes boost the coffee flavor as they melt.
• Milk Ice Cubes: Great for iced lattes or as a cooling addition to hot coffee on warm days.
• Syrup Ice Cubes: Add sweetness and flavor to plain iced coffee or cold brew.

Prolong Your Iced Coffee Enjoyment

Iced coffee is a refreshing treat, and the right ice cubes can make it even better. By customizing your cubes, you’re not just keeping your drink cold—you’re enhancing the entire coffee experience. Whether it’s coffee-rich cubes, creamy milk cubes, or sweet syrup cubes, these innovative additions will elevate your iced coffee game all summer long.

Try them today and enjoy the coolest, most flavorful coffee of the season!