This instant iced coffee recipe is a game changer! I have made this every day for 6 years and I never tire of it. If you love to drink iced coffee, this will change your life! Learn how to make iced coffee in less than a minute!

When I first started my blog almost 6 years ago, the very first recipe that I shared was this iced coffee recipe.
I had only tried it for the first time a few months ago, and it was safe to say that I was head over heels in love.
This recipe quite literally changed my life.

I have drank this instant coffee multiple times a day for six years now and never get sick of it.
I’ll admit, before I tried this iced coffee recipe, I actually was not a regular coffee drinker.

I didn’t like hot coffee, didn’t want to pay for coffee at Starbucks, and had never found a way to make delicious cold coffee at home.
I’m convinced that 99% of people don’t know about this iced coffee hack that has changed my life.

I honestly prefer making this coffee to buying coffee anywhere out, as I can customize it to be as strong as I want and use healthier creamer options that don’t leave me feeling bad.
If you were to offer me any coffee from any place, I would still pick this one.
My personal favorite creamers to use are soy milk and almond creamers.
They are super creamy and less sugary than other traditional creamers.

I am sitting here enjoying my first homemade iced coffee, thank you!! It’s as good as anything from Starbucks and so easy!! I thought it would take hot water and lots of ice, but nope!! Yay!!!! This is a game changer, thanks so much!!! – Lana
They are sweet enough and taste yummy, but aren’t packed full of sugar and artificial flavor.
You’ll be surprised how simple this little trick is, but once I discovered it I’ve been making iced coffee a LOT more frequently because of how easy it is!

Thank you for this life changer! I have tried to make good iced coffee for years and it has always been hit or miss. Cold brew, hot brew over ice, etc. Stumbled across your recipe…had doubts…tried it anyway. Absolutely delicious! No more prepping in advance. Instant perfection. – Kathy

Make instant coffee without hot water
You know how you’ve always been told that instant coffee had to be made hot?
Well it also makes iced coffee!
Just mix cold water with instant coffee grounds, add some creamer, and stir.
It can take a minute or two for the coffee to dissolve, but it does!

I usually stir mine up, go do something else for a minute or so, then come back and stir a little more and it is ready!
I will include the exact measurements that I use for my perfect iced coffee, or you can experiment to make it just right for you!

Add ice and you have an iced coffee recipe that’s not only cheap and convenient, but much less sugar and junk too!
For another delicious homemade coffee recipe, be sure to try this Whipped Cream Frozen Coffee!

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Instant Iced Coffee

Learn how to make the most delicious instant iced coffee at home in less than two minutes with this simple trick
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons instant coffee grounds (to your preference)
- Cold water
- Your favorite creamer
- Ice
Instructions
- Here are the exact measurements that I use, but I suggest trying your own amounts as creamers will vary in sweetness. 1 and ½ tablespoons instant coffee grounds, ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons vanilla soy creamer, ⅔ cup cold water, ice
- Add instant coffee grounds and creamer to a glass and stir well
- Fill glass with cold water (1 - ½ cups depending on what strength you like)
- Stir constantly and allow coffee to fully dissolve (can take a few minutes)
- Add ice and enjoy!
Notes
Different creamers will vary in sweetness, so just add a little at a time until the coffee is to your sweetness. If you are lactose intolerant or just looking for a lighter creamer option, I highly recommend silk brand vanilla soy creamer or one of their flavored almond milk creamers.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 21Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 23mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
This does not show accurate sugar content, as the coffee will vary depending on the type of creamer you use.
Michelle
Tuesday 31st of May 2022
THIS RECIPE IS AMAZING!!! Definitely changed my family's morning routine! I made one for my brother and he instantly texted his girlfriend to tell her the recipe! We love the blended coffee too!!
Joy Shull
Wednesday 1st of June 2022
Love hearing this! So glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for leaving a comment :)
Pamela Dodd
Thursday 26th of May 2022
I now always make iced coffee this way! It's delicious, takes only the blink of an eye and beats the bejezus out of any other recipe! I make it in a glass large enough that I start with 2T of instant coffee, and I use half-and-half for my creamer. Thank you for this!
Pam
Shell
Monday 18th of April 2022
You're a genius! This is so much better than buying them you can control how strong it is, me personally I like it strong you can control what it's made with how creamy it is how Sweet it is. It's the absolute best! I have been using for several months a internet advertised coffee concentrate liquid but a jar of instant coffee is a lot cheaper and works even better! Thanks bunches!
Joy Shull
Friday 6th of May 2022
So happy you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for sharing!
Jennifer
Tuesday 29th of March 2022
I just made this. I used a Cinnamon Toast Crunch creamer my brother got me and some of the Nespresso Instant Coffee. It was so easy and quick to make. This just saved my wallet. Thank you!
Angela Petty
Wednesday 27th of October 2021
I stumbled across this by accident three weeks ago and haven't been buying iced coffee out since. Thanks so much.
Joy Shull
Saturday 6th of November 2021
So glad you have enjoyed the recipe!