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1-Minute Instant Iced Coffee

1-Minute Instant Iced Coffee Recipe

Ready literally in a minute, this instant iced coffee is the perfect option for summer. It’s easily customizable and there is no brewing needed to make it!

Super Easy 1 Minute Instant Iced Coffee Recipe. Refreshing drink for hot summer days!

This post includes a quick video on how to make iced coffee with instant coffee from scratch as well as useful tips and possible substitute ideas.

Iced coffee ingredients

This 1 minute iced coffee is the simplest of all iced coffee recipes that are out there! There are no fancy ingredients in it, it’s just a simple combination of instant coffee with sugar, milk, water, and ice cubes!

It’s simple, yet delicious and so refreshing in summer when the high temperatures call for beverages like this.

What coffee to use?

Like the title says, it is instant iced coffee which means it dissolves easily – you might also know it as soluble coffee or coffee granules, powder…

As for the brand, I like using Nescafe coffee to make instant iced coffee. If you have a favorite brand, then feel free to use that one.

This recipe will not work with ground coffee beans, so they cannot be used as a substitute.

If you are planning a get-together and some of your guests are not coffee drinkers, why not make matcha iced tea for them instead? It’s as refreshing as this 1-minute instant iced coffee and tastes amazing!

Iced coffee made with instant coffee with milk and ice.

Tips for making instant iced coffee

This quick iced coffee is made with full-fat milk, but you can use skimmed or semi-skimmed if you like. I also made it with almond milk, and we like it but haven’t tried other milk alternatives, so not sure how they work. If you do try with other milk drinks, please do let us and our readers know how you liked it!

Instead of brown sugar, you can use white sugar or another sweetener of your choice.

You can use either a hand or a stand blender.

Good to know:

Note that this is not a cold-brew coffee (which has a lower acidity level so it is better for your stomach meaning that people who normally can’t drink coffee as it does not agree with them, can do this kind) as it is made with granules instead of coffee beans and it does not need steeping for 12 hours.

Now that being said, I think you could turn a cold-brew coffee into iced coffee if you wanted. I would probably omit the water completely and simply mixed it with ice, sugar, and milk.

More iced coffee recipes for you to try:

  • Iced Caramel Latte
  • Cinnamon Iced Instant Coffee
  • Greek Frappe

Want to see how to make Instant Iced Coffee? Watch the video!

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1-Minute Instant Iced Coffee

Ready literally in a minute, this instant iced coffee is the perfect option for summer. It’s easily customizable and there is no brewing needed to make it!
Prep Time1 min
Total Time1 min
Servings: 2
Calories: 60
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (250 ml)
  • ½ cup water (125 ml)
  • 1 cup ice cubes + some extra for serving, if desired
  • 2-3 teaspoons instant coffee
  • 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar
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Instructions 

  • Throw all ingredients in a blender or a hand blender beaker and blend until smooth and a foam forms (if you are after thicker foam, blend it longer).
  • Put some ice cubes in glasses before pouring the coffee in.
  • Serve right away!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Iced Coffee Recipe, Instant Iced Coffee Recipe
Nutrition Facts
1-Minute Instant Iced Coffee
Amount per Serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
31
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
133
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
100
IU
2
%
Calcium
 
69
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Judi says

    02/08/2016 at 02:39

    Your 1 Minute Instant Iced Coffee, sounds yummy with the hot and humid summer we have been having. Can you use 2% milk with it? Asking because that is all I ever buy. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/08/2016 at 08:40

      Hi Judi! Glad you like it! Yes, you can use 2% milk by all means! Let me know what you think once you give it a go! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Wajeeha says

    09/08/2016 at 20:38

    This looks SO good…I love iced coffee and this 1 minute version looks so tempting…will be trying this for sure!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/08/2016 at 22:11

      Thanks Wajeeha! Hope you’ll like it!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    08/09/2017 at 18:32

    I love the taste! But I can’t seem to get foam and mine just ends up like a slushie?! I am using flax milk, do you think that makes a difference?! No matter, it is refreshing and so quick!!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      09/09/2017 at 10:20

      Hi Stephanie! Thanks so much for your feedback. Hmm…The foam forms when blending coffee, ice, water, etc together (step 1). Do you use immersion blender to blend it together? I haven’t used flax milk so no idea but I used almond milk and it worked well (not sure if that helps). I suggest you try again – blend it well until you see a lot of foam and only then pour into glasses.

      Reply
  4. Mark says

    30/06/2018 at 18:38

    Thank you Julia. Phenomenal, refreshing drink! Easy, tasty, beats Starbucks hands down.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/07/2018 at 13:57

      Glad to hear that, Mark! Thanks for finding time to leave a comment and rating :).

      Reply
  5. Amber says

    24/07/2018 at 22:31

    wow delish and quick iced coffee. I love the taste.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      25/07/2018 at 08:33

      That’s great to hear, Amber!

      Reply
  6. Davona says

    23/10/2018 at 18:50

    So i was very desperate for some coffee and had some instant coffee i haven’t touched for a year in my pantry. I came across this recipe pretty skeptical because i find instant coffee quite gross but this recipe was SO GOOD! I will now use the instant coffee for this recipe EVERYDAY. And maybe add a little twist to it with caramel and vanilla. I added a little more brown sugar because it was too bitter for me, but other than that BRAVO!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      24/10/2018 at 08:51

      Yay! :) I am so happy you gave it a go even though you were not fan of instant coffee…and you loved it! Thanks so much for the feedback, Davona :)

      Reply
  7. Venus says

    14/03/2019 at 04:20

    I’m not a coffee fan at all but I wanted to find an alternative for energy drinks, this was absolutely perfect. Not only am I saving money but it’s super quick! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  8. Katie says

    02/12/2019 at 23:40

    Just made this because it’s been so hot but I still wanna drink coffee & I think I prefer this over the hot stuff. So good. 10/10 do recommend5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/12/2019 at 08:46

      Thanks so much for your feedback, Katie! Wish it was hot in our corner of the world :)

      Reply
  9. Marla says

    15/01/2020 at 17:07

    Best Iced Coffee recipe I’ve tasted! I added a teaspoon of honey instead of adding sugar – amazing! The recipe is easy and quick.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      16/01/2020 at 09:09

      Thanks so much for your comment and rating, Marla! Hope you find some more recipes on our blog.

      Reply
  10. Olivia D says

    22/04/2020 at 06:39

    I’d never made iced coffee before because I find coffee very bitter – but I made this (admittedly with a bit more sugar) and it tasted amazing! Thanks for the recipe – will definitely make again!! :)))5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/04/2020 at 09:52

      Yay! That’s great to hear, Olivia! :)

      Reply
      • Olivia D says

        22/04/2020 at 15:56

        Hi again! I was just wondering if I could store this? Would it be possible for me to keep it in the fridge for another day? What would you suggest? Thanks :)5 stars

        Reply
        • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

          24/04/2020 at 10:11

          I have never tried, but I don’t see a reason why not. Just make sure to shake it well before drinking. Hope it helps!

          Reply
        • Beatrice says

          31/07/2020 at 11:05

          Hey!
          Did you try having it in fridge for another day? Did it work? Was it good?

          Reply
  11. Gabriella says

    16/05/2020 at 13:56

    I have a question about the sugar. The recipe says brown sugar, but the video and the link look more like sugar in the raw. Is that what we should be using? If you do mean brown sugar, is it light or dark?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      19/05/2020 at 10:08

      Hi Gabriella. You can use any sugar you like and adjust the quantity to your liking! It only acts as a sweetener. If you don’t like your coffee sweetened, you could omit it completely. As for the sugar on the video, it is regular brown sugar I get from our local supermarket. It is not raw sugar, but like I said, use whatever you like or have on hand.

      Reply
  12. Chloe says

    14/07/2020 at 16:11

    Have been searching for a perfect iced coffee and this is amazing! I used beanies salted caramel instant coffee and it was amazing. Also used sweetener rather than sugar!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/07/2020 at 12:36

      Hi Chloe! Thanks so much for your feedback. Mmm, salted caramel instant coffee sounds so good. Must check it out! :)

      Reply
  13. Melissa says

    16/07/2020 at 23:37

    OhEmGeee! I’m not sure why I waited soooo long to try this recipe! This coffee is AMAZING! My son added more ice instead of the water and made is own frappe! So yummy! Definitely 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/07/2020 at 12:24

      :) Thanks for your feedback and rating, Melissa! We drink this a lot during summer :)

      Reply
  14. Cat says

    20/07/2020 at 07:27

    Hi just came across your recipe and it sounds and looks delicious but I don’t have a blender and was wondering if there was a way to make it without one?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/07/2020 at 11:33

      Hi Cat, you could try shaking in a jar instead, but not sure how well will that work. You would probably have to omit the 1 cup of ice cubes, increase the quantity of water (I am guessing to a 1 cup) and taste it and see if you like it. Then just use ice cubes for serving. Hope this helps and let us know if you do give it a go.

      Reply
  15. Lillyana says

    01/09/2020 at 19:01

    I love it but mine came out white not a carmel color but other wise it’s amazing and I also put 2 tsp of sugar to make it sweater and yum!❤5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/09/2020 at 08:08

      Hi Lillyana. Thanks for your feedback. The color depends on how much coffee and milk you use. Next time you can add less milk to see if you like it more. Enjoy!

      Reply
  16. Ciara says

    20/11/2020 at 01:07

    This was such a good recipe for us iced coffee lovers!!! Though depending on your taste I added a bit of white sugar as well as more milk but that’s just personal preference…. besides that it was very delicious!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/11/2020 at 18:19

      Thank you so much for your feedback, Ciara!

      Reply
  17. Mackenzie says

    19/01/2021 at 23:15

    Just tried this and it’s amazing!! I made it with oat milk and i’m so happy I found this recipe it’s so quick and easy to make!!5 stars

    Reply
  18. Tara says

    17/03/2021 at 03:48

    Coffee is the only drink which i love most.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/03/2021 at 09:44

      :)

      Reply
  19. Kim says

    15/05/2021 at 18:27

    Just tried this recipe – great and easy! I added some vanilla ice cream for some extra flavor!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      17/05/2021 at 07:55

      Thanks for your feedback, Kim!:) Have you tried making Italian adffogato? You might also like it. Hot coffee is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream (and topped with a drizzle of chocolate sauce if you like). It’s like a 2-in-1: a dessert + coffee.

      Reply
      • Kim says

        04/06/2021 at 09:50

        Yes, I have! The ice cream in your recipe makes it great for a hot summer day though!5 stars

        Reply
  20. Jasmine says

    29/05/2021 at 15:51

    i tried it and it was so good my mom tells me to make it for her everyday :)5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/06/2021 at 09:34

      :) That’s great to hear, Jasmine!

      Reply
  21. Christine says

    10/06/2021 at 17:38

    So delicious!! I’ve been making this iced coffee for the past couple weeks. It’s so great! I’ve tried regular milk as well as oatmilk. Reminds me of the Starbucks plain coffee Frappuccino, but so much better! (And saves me lots of money). Great recipe!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      24/06/2021 at 08:41

      That’s so good to hear, Christine! Thanks for your feedback!

      Reply
  22. Sonya says

    27/06/2021 at 17:35

    I added vanilla creamer to mine and it turned out very good.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      06/07/2021 at 13:55

      :) Thanks for your feedback, Sonya!

      Reply
  23. Monica says

    03/07/2021 at 11:07

    Incredibly delicious! With the hot summer weather, I drink iced coffee all the time. Thanks for your wonderful recipe.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      06/07/2021 at 13:20

      You are welcome! :)

      Reply
  24. Wendy Dishong says

    27/01/2022 at 16:17

    I am a snob when it comes to iced coffee!! It has to be made just right!! I followed your recipe to the T and added a little extra brown sugar, a splash of vanilla extract, and a tsp of nesquik chocolate milk powder and OH WOW!!!! SO delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will be making this DAILY!!! Thank you for your recipe!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      31/01/2022 at 09:54

      Hi Wendy. It’s so good to hear you enjoy this recipe. Thank you for finding time to leave the feedback and also let our readers know about your version!

      Reply

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