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Hot Or Iced Coffee Recipe

Inspired by Del Taco

Time8m

Serves1

Make Hot Or Iced Coffee Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee Base

0.033 cups freshly ground medium-coarse coffee beans (or pre-ground)1/2 cups hot water (for hot coffee) or cold filtered water (for iced)

Optional Milk & Dairy Alternatives

1/4 cups milk, oat milk, almond milk, or other milk of choice

Sweeteners & Flavorings (optional)

1 tsp granulated sugar or simple syrup1/8 tsp Watkins vanilla extract1 tsp flavored syrup (caramel, hazelnut, etc.)

Ice (for iced version)

3/4 cups ice cubes

Method

Coffee Base

Measure coffee

For one 8 fl oz serving, measure 1 tablespoon (about 0.033 cups) of ground coffee. Use a medium-coarse grind for drip/pour-over or medium for automatic drip.

Hot method — brew

Boil or heat 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water to 195–205°F (just off boil). Place coffee grounds in your brewer (drip maker, pour-over cone, French press). Pour hot water evenly over grounds and brew for 3–4 minutes (French press: steep 4 minutes then plunge; pour-over: total brew time ~3 minutes).

Iced method — brew strong hot coffee (flash-chill) or cold brew

Option A (quick iced): Brew using 1/2 cup hot water but use slightly more coffee (add 1/2–1 extra tsp) to account for dilution, then let it cool briefly and pour over ice. Option B (cold brew concentrate): Combine 1/3 cup coarsely ground coffee with 1 1/2 cups cold water, steep 12–18 hours in fridge, then strain. Use 1:2 concentrate-to-water ratio when serving.

Optional Milk & Dairy Alternatives

If using milk, steam or heat 1/4 cup milk for hot coffee (150–160°F) or use cold milk for iced. Froth if desired. Add to brewed coffee to taste—typically 1/4 cup for a medium-strength cafe-style cup.

Sweeteners & Flavorings (optional)

Add sweetener while coffee is hot so sugar dissolves easily (1 tsp granulated sugar) or add 1 tsp flavored syrup if you prefer. Stir in 1/8 tsp vanilla extract for extra aroma. Adjust amounts to taste.

Ice (for iced version)

Fill a glass with about 3/4 cup ice. Pour cooled or flash-chilled coffee over ice. Add milk and sweetener as desired and stir. If using cold brew concentrate, dilute with equal parts water or milk to taste before adding ice.