There’s nothing quite like a smooth, refreshing glass of iced coffee—especially when it’s brewed just right. Whether you’re cooling off on a hot afternoon or just love your coffee cold, here’s how to craft the perfect cup at home, every time.

☕ Step 1: Choose the Right Coffee

Start with high-quality, flavorful coffee that’s roasted to stand up to ice. We recommend a bold or bright roast with strong character—like our Rocky Mountain Thunder Coffee or Seasonal Flavored Coffees. These options are specifically crafted to maintain their flavor when chilled.

🧊 Step 2: Brew it Strong

Iced coffee can taste watered down if not brewed properly. To avoid this, make your coffee stronger than usual. Use a ratio of 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 6 ounces of water. This ensures the coffee flavor shines through even after the ice begins to melt.

Pro tip: If you have a coffee maker with an iced coffee setting—like the Ninja™ or Keurig®—use that for ideal extraction. Otherwise, a drip brewer, French press, or pour-over all work great.

🌡️ Step 3: Cool it Down

Once brewed, let your coffee cool slightly before pouring it over ice. You can chill it in the fridge for 20–30 minutes, or flash-chill by pouring it over a glass full of ice if you’ve brewed it strong enough.

Optional: Want to keep your drink even colder without dilution? Freeze leftover coffee into ice cubes and use those instead of regular ones.

 Best Coffee for Iced Coffee 

We roast our beans high in the Rocky Mountains to bring out bold, smooth flavors that shine over ice. Try Rocky Mountain Thunder, French Vanilla, or our seasonal flavors—which taste especially great for cold brewing.

Cold Brew Favorites

Coarse ground or whole bean, our low-acid roasts are ideal for long, slow brews. Make café-quality cold brew at home with ease.

No Syrups Needed

Our flavored coffee blends—like Hazelnut or Butterscotch Toffee—deliver naturally sweet, dessert-like taste, perfect over ice.