Six Refreshing Summer Coffee Recipes

When the sun is blazing and the days are getting longer, few things beat a cooling and flavorful coffee drink. Whether you prefer the smooth and round taste of cold brew or a sparkling espresso tonic, we have gathered six simple recipes that are guaranteed to make your summer even better. Here you'll find something for every taste!

Cold Brew

You'll need:

• 42g coffee, coarsely ground
• 700ml cold water
• Ice cubes & optionally fruit

Method:

1. Weigh and grind the coffee.
2. Place coffee and water in a container.
3. Refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
4. Filter the coffee. Serve with ice!

Cold Brew Tonic

You'll need:

• Cold brewed coffee
• Tonic or other sparkling beverage
• Ice cubes & optionally citrus

Method:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in cold brew until the glass is half full.
3. Top with tonic.
4. Garnish with citrus fruit if desired.

Cold Brew with Cold Foam

You'll need:

• Cold brewed coffee
• Whipping cream
• Ice cubes

Method:

1. Make cold brew and pour over ice.
2. Whip the cream until thick.
3. Gently spoon the foam on top.

Iced Latte

You'll need:

• Double espresso
• Milk
• Ice cubes
• Optionally simple syrup

Method:

1. Combine espresso, ice, and optionally sugar in a shaker.
2. Shake well and pour into a glass with ice.
3. Top with desired amount of milk.

Espresso Tonic

You'll need:

• Double espresso
• Tonic or sparkling beverage
• Ice cubes & optionally citrus

Method:

1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in tonic.
2. Brew a double espresso.
3. Carefully pour the espresso over the tonic.
4. Garnish with citrus if desired.

Coffee & Raspberry Milkshake

You'll need:

• Double espresso
• 40g milk & 1 tbsp simple syrup
• 3-4 frozen raspberries & 8 ice cubes

Method:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until the ice is crushed and the consistency is smooth.
3. Serve immediately.

Our Best Tips for Perfect Summer Coffee

To elevate your summer coffee to new heights, there are a few simple tricks you can use. Good coffee always starts with good ingredients and the right technique.

• Use quality beans: The foundation of all good coffee is the beans. Choose freshly roasted quality beans with a flavor profile you enjoy. Fruity and floral coffees from, for example, Ethiopia or Kenya are often excellent for cold coffee drinks.
• Grind your own coffee: To get the most flavor and aroma, we always recommend grinding coffee right before brewing. For cold brew, you need a coarse grind, almost like for cowboy coffee.
• Make coffee ice cubes: Prevent your iced coffee from getting watery! Brew some extra strong coffee, cool it, and freeze it in ice cube trays. These coffee ice cubes will keep your drink cold without diluting the delicious coffee flavor.
• Experiment with flavors: Don't be afraid to try things out! Add a splash of vanilla syrup, a pinch of cinnamon, or garnish with fresh berries or a slice of citrus fruit to give your drink your own personal touch.

Which coffee should you choose?

The choice of coffee significantly impacts the final result. For cold drinks, we recommend coffees that have a natural sweetness and a fresh, fruity character. Here are some of our favorites that are perfect for summer recipes:

• For Cold Brew and Cold Brew Tonic: Try a light-roasted coffee from Ethiopia, such as from our menu here. It often has clear notes of berries and citrus that come out beautifully in a cold brew.
• For Iced Latte and Milkshake: A coffee with a bit more body and sweetness is perfect here. Our Østmarka with its chocolate notes is an excellent choice that balances well with milk.
• For Espresso Tonic: Here, an espresso with high acidity and complexity will shine. A washed coffee from Kenya, such as from our menu, will provide a lively and exciting taste experience with tonic. Also brewed as cold brew.
  

What equipment is best?

Below you will find a selection of good equipment for brewing summer coffee, iced coffee, and cold coffee in general: