How to make the Best Keurig Iced Coffee

Any Keurig brewer can whip up refreshing iced coffee in minutes.

No need for traditional cold brewing or extra gadgets. With just the Keurig and K-Cup pod, you can quickly prepare chilled iced coffee.

In this article, I’ll walk through how to make smooth, delicious iced coffee using any Keurig model. I’ll also share pro tips for getting the right flavor balance and recommend top K-cups for iced coffee.

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Ingredients for Keurig Iced Coffee

First things first, you’ll have to gather your supplies or ingredients.

1) What are The Best K cups for Iced Coffee

The dark roasted K cups are always the best choice for iced coffee as their bold taste can minimize with dilution caused by ice and milk.

Here are some of my favorite K-cup coffee pods for Iced coffee.

Black Rifle Freedom Fuel (Best for Chocolaty Iced Coffee)

This Dark Roast blend from Black Rifle is perfect for those who prefer flavorful, smooth, and chocolaty iced coffee drinks.

Death Wish Coffee (Perfect for Strong coffee lovers)

This dark roast blend has intense and rich flavors that stand up firmly with ice. The beans are carefully sourced and expertly roasted to bring out the full-bodied taste that Death Wish is known for.

Check out Best Keurig Pods for Iced Coffee

2) The Keurig machine

If you’re looking for the ideal Keurig machine to make iced coffee, opt for the one with “brew over Ice settings”.

However, if your model doesn’t have this setting, No problem! You can still make delicious iced coffee with a regular Keurig by simply pressing the “strong button” or selecting the smallest brew size.

3) Ice Cubes or Coffee cubes

Obviously! Ice cubes are a must-have for any iced coffee. But do you wanna know how Pros make Iced Cubes?

They simply freeze freshly brewed coffee in ice cube trays and use them to chill coffee.

This simple technique will help you to make iced coffee with Keurig without the dilution caused by ice melting

Sure! you have to plan for it at least 6 hours earlier!

4) Milk or Creamers

This is optional, but many people like to add a splash of milk or cream to their iced coffee to give it a creamy texture and taste.

Whole milk is a classic choice that adds a rich and creamy dimension to your drink. Its natural sweetness helps balance out the bitterness of the coffee, while its velvety texture gives the drink a smooth and satisfying mouthfeel.

And for those looking for a dairy-free option, oat milk is an excellent choice.

5) Sweeteners or Syrups

Again, this is optional, but you may like to add a sweetener like sugar, honey, or flavored syrups to make your iced coffee sweet and more flavorful.

Also, you can add flavorings like vanilla extract, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce to give your drink a different flavor profile. Personally, I always like to add a pump of chocolate syrup to my iced coffee.

Print Recipe

Keurig Iced Coffee Recipe

You can brew a perfectly balanced and full-flavored cup of iced coffee in Keurig with just a push of a button.

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Author: Johny Morrisson

Equipment

• Keurig Machine

Ingredients

• Coffee pod (Dark Roast Preferred)
• A glass filled with Iced Cubes
• Milk or Flavorings (Optional)

Instructions

• Fill a tall glass or tumbler with Ice Cubes.

  Pro tip: Instead of regular ice cubes, make coffee cubes in advance by freezing leftover coffee in an ice cube tray. 
• Insert the K cup coffee pod into your Keurig machine.

  Dark-roasted K cups are preferred for iced coffee as they have stronger flavors and low acidity.
• If your Keurig machine has a "brew over ice" button, simply press it and let the machine do the rest.

  If not then your Keurig model might have "strong button", press that!

  If you have a basic Keurig model like K Mini or K classic then simply brew the smallest cup size available. As, the smaller the brew size the stronger the drink!
• Looking to take your iced coffee game to the next level? Add some extra flavor and texture with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. For a sweeter kick, add sugar or your favorite flavored syrup like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, or hazelnut.

  To make it creamy, mix in some milk or a non-dairy alternative like almond or coconut milk. Want an even richer taste? Try half-and-half or a flavored creamer.

Tips for making Keurig Iced Coffee better

Want to take your Keurig iced coffee to the next level? Here are some tips to make iced coffee taste good in a Keurig

1. Frozen Coffee Cubes

To prevent your iced coffee from becoming watered down, use coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice cubes.

Coffee ice cubes will melt slowly and evenly and more coffee taste to your drink.

2. Always Use Smallest Cup Settings

Use the smallest cup size on your Keurig machine to ensure your drink is strong and flavorful. I always use a 4 oz or 6 oz brew size when making Iced Coffee with Keurig.

3. Use Hyper Chiller

If you want to make Keurig Iced coffee without watering it down even a little; then use Hyper Chillers!

A hyper chiller is a specialized device designed to quickly cool down hot liquids, without diluting them.

It cools down your coffee within a minute or two, while still preserving its full flavor and strength.

4. Sweetened Condensed Milk

Sweetened condensed milk in iced coffee is like the perfect power couple – they just work together so well.

Sweetened condensed milk adds a luxurious texture to your iced coffee and also improves the sweetness and flavors.

If you have a sweet tooth you should definitely give it a try.

5. Always use Filtered Water

It’s always a best practice to use filtered or bottled water in Keurig. Bad water can easily ruin the taste of coffee. After all brewed coffee is 98% water.

Filtered water has the perfect amount of minerals, typically less than 100 ppm, which prepares a perfect cup of iced coffee.

6. Use Flavored Syrups

In addition to adding flavor and sweetness to iced coffee, flavored syrups can also add an extra burst of flavor as well. Vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, and mocha syrups are some of the most popular flavored syrups.

I love adding Mocha syrup as it adds a rich and sweet chocolaty flavor to iced coffee.

These are just a few ideas to improve your Keurig iced coffee. Feel free to experiment with other additions like cinnamon, caramel, or even a scoop of ice cream for a delicious coffee dessert.

Read a guide on how to make Keurig coffee stronger

How to prepare the milk for an Iced Latte?

If you are craving for an Iced Latte instead of a regular Black iced coffee. Here’s how you can prepare the milk.

One way is to pour cold milk directly over iced coffee (That’s how normal People do it!)

Another option is to use a milk frother to create a creamy and frothy texture that adds rich flavor to your latte. (That’s how Pros do it!)

If you have frother then froth the cold milk in it! If you don’t have a frother here are two ways to do it manually.

• Pour cold milk into a mason jar, filling it about halfway. Close the jar tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
• Pour cold milk into a blender and blend on high for 15-30 seconds, until the milk becomes frothy and bubbly. This method works best with larger quantities of milk.

Regarding the best milk for iced coffee; it mainly depends on your personal preference. Whole milk offers a creamy and rich flavor and is always the best choice for iced coffee.

You can also use non-dairy milk alternatives, such as almond, soy, or oat milk if you are lactose intolerant or prefer a plant-based diet. Also, Skim or low-fat milk is a lighter option that still adds a creamy texture to your iced coffee without adding extra fat and calories to your drink.

Also Read: How to make a Latte with a Keurig

Which Keurigs have an iced coffee option?

Having “Brew over settings” in Keurig is a desirable feature and actually improves the flavors of iced coffee. That’s why I love my Keurig K-Elite.

The Cold button on Keurig starts the brewing process with hot water to maximize flavor, then switches automatically to cool water to minimize ice melt. This prevents your coffee from tasting watered down.

The following Keurig models have Iced coffee options:

• Keurig K Elite
• All Keurig Supreme Models
• Keurig K Mini Plus
• Keurig K Cafe Smart
• Keurig K-Slim + Iced
• Keurig K Iced

Check Out the Best Keurig Models for Iced Coffee

Final thoughts

Congratulations! You’re now a Keurig iced coffee expert. With the ability to brew your own perfect iced coffee using your Keurig machine, you’ll never have to spend extra bucks on buying iced drinks from cafes.

Plus, with the variety of K-cup flavors available, you’ll never get bored with your coffee choices.

You can even experiment with different add-ins like flavored syrups, whipped cream, and sprinkles to really take your iced coffee game to the next level. So, get creative and brew up your perfect Keurig iced coffee today!

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