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One version of iced coffee

Iced coffee is a cold variant of the normally hot beverage coffee. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (373x652, 24 KB) A glass of coffee Photo and edit by Suguri_F File links The following pages link to this file: Iced coffee ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (373x652, 24 KB) A glass of coffee Photo and edit by Suguri_F File links The following pages link to this file: Iced coffee ... For other uses, see Coffee (disambiguation). ...

Preparation

There are several ways of preparing iced coffee. Ordinary hot-brewed coffee can be served cold, although this may result in a bitter-tasting product. Cold brewing relies on time, rather than heat, to transfer the coffee flavor to the water. In order to achieve this, ground coffee is soaked in water for hours and then filtered. This may be done in any container, such as a mason jar, although commercialized cold brewing systems also exist^[1]. Glass canning jars, also known as fruit jars or mason jars (named after its inventor not masonry) have been around since the early 1850s and today are eagerly sought after by collectors. ...

In more recent times it has become common for coffee shops to offer 'iced' versions of their most popular coffee drinks. The iced latte and iced mocha are the two most common examples of this. A quick way of preparing such drinks is to make a small quantity of strong, hot espresso, dissolving the required sweetener/flavorings in the hot liquid and then pouring this directly into a cup of ice cold milk. This method is particularly common in busier coffee shops where rapid customer turnover is required. Espresso brewing, with a dark reddish-brown foam, called crema or schiuma. ...

Serving

Depending on the brewing method, iced coffee can be served already chilled, or poured hot, double strength, over an equal amount of ice. Because sugar does not dissolve readily into cold liquids, it must be added either directly to the hot base, or to the finished product in the form of simple syrup, which can be made by mixing quantities of water, dairy, soymilk and/or sugar, then simmering over low heat until the desired viscosity is attained. Instead of sugar, most synthetic substitutes such as aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) or sucralose (Splenda) will dissolve readily into cold coffee. In cooking, a syrup (from Arabic شراب sharab, beverage, via Latin siropus) is a thick, viscous liquid, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars, but showing little tendency to deposit crystals. ... Aspartame (or APM) (pronounced or ) is the name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener, aspartyl-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester; i. ... Sucralose is an artificial sweetener. ...

Variations by Country

Australia

In Australia, iced coffee is a cold flavoured milk drink as opposed to simply coffee that has been chilled or cold-brewed. Home made iced coffee is often served with ice cream and whipped cream. The result is something like an un-blended milk shake. A glass of cows milk. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... Cream is a dairy product that is composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of raw milk before homogenization. ... A milkshake is: in New England, a beverage which is made from milk and flavorings. ...

There are many restaurants and cafes which also serve iced coffee made from chilled coffee and water (with or without ice) with ice cream, syrup, cream and cocoa powder or coffee beans on top.

Some commercial varieties of iced coffee are made from real coffee while others contain only coffee flavouring. Most commercial varieties of Australian iced coffee have 2-3 times the caffeine of cola.

Iced coffee has been sold commercially in Australia since the late 19th century in the form of a syrup, an example of which is Bushells Coffe and Chickory Essence, and more recently as a prepackaged, ready to consume drink. In cooking, a syrup (from Arabic شراب sharab, beverage, via Latin siropus) is a thick, viscous liquid, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars, but showing little tendency to deposit crystals. ...

One popular brand is Farmer's Union Iced Coffee, which outsells Coca Cola in South Australia^[2] and has become an official icon and legend in that state ^[3] This particular brand is now widely available in Queensland (as far north as Mackay), Northern Territory, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. The product is not yet available in Western Australia. A carton of Iced Coffee Farmers Union Iced Coffee is a flavoured milk drink popular in Australia made by Farmers Union under National Foods, which is owned by Filipino conglomerate San Miguel Corporation. ... This article is about the beverage. ... For the song, see South Australia (song). ...

Pauls Iced Coffee is the second most popular drink in the Northern Territory, after beer. It is not available outside of the Northern Territory, save for rare instances when it is sold in Dili, East Timor.^{[citation needed]}

Other varieties include Big M, Ice Break, Brownes Iced Coffee Chill, Brownes Coffee Chill, Brownes Dome Cappucino Supershake, Brownes Mocha Chill, Dare, Masters Espresso, Masters Iced Coffee and Max Iced Coffee.

The formulation of the original Max Iced Coffee was changed in September 2001 from full cream milk to low fat. Despite a number of appeals by consumers to the Max Iced Coffee owners (Dairy Farmers) to switch back to the full cream formulation, the low fat variety has remained as the only available Max Iced Coffee in South Australia. However, in other parts of Australia, full cream Max Iced Coffee is still available (known as Oak Iced Coffee).

Germany

In Germany there are different types of Eiskaffee (iced coffee). The most widespread form is a flavoured milk drink similar to Australian iced coffee, generally spelled as Eiscafé (from the French café) and available in German coffeehouses and in Eisdielen (ice-cream parlours). However, this type of iced coffee is rarely available in German supermarkets. The most widespread form of iced coffee in supermarkets is a canned version from a variety of brands with different flavours such as Cappuccino and Espresso. This iced coffee is very similar to the canned iced coffee in the UK and in the case of some brands (particularly Nestlé) actually the same product. A glass of cows milk. ... Discussing the War in a Paris Café, Illustrated London News 17 September 1870 Coffee shop redirects here. ... Ice Cream redirects here. ... A cappuccino poured with latte art into two rosettes. ... Espresso brewing, with a dark reddish-brown foam, called crema or schiuma. ... This article is about the company. ...

Greece

Main article: Greek frappé coffee

In Greece one of the most popular coffees is a variation of iced coffee, called Frappé invented by Yiannis Dritsas. Its is stirred in an electric mixer and thus has a foam on top. Milk is optional. It became well-known during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games when many tourists became fond of it and an article on the Los Angeles Times was written about it.[2] It has been suggested that Yiannis Dritsas be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Yiannis Dritsas be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Greek frappé coffee. ... ... This just IN !!!:paris hiltons new dog. ...

Other popular cold coffee beverages in Greece are espresso and capuccino freddo. It has been suggested that Yiannis Dritsas be merged into this article or section. ...

India

"Cold coffee" has become an extremely popular drink in India over the last several years. Typically it consists of Nescafe instant coffee mixed with cold milk in a blender, producing a thin, coffee-flavored smoothie. A more upscale version is popular in the espresso bar chains Barrista and Cafe Coffee Day. This is made with a shot of espresso and cold milk, like a latte. Instant coffee Instant coffee is a beverage derived from brewed coffee beans. ...

Israel

Iced Coffee, or "Ice Caffe" as pronounced in Hebrew, is more of a coffee slushie with blended ice and not simply chilled coffee. Slush is mixture of water, flavoured syrup and blended ice. ...

Italy

In Italy Nestlé introduced the Greek frappé coffee under its Nescafé Red Cup line, with the name Red Cup Iced Coffee. This article is about the company. ... It has been suggested that Yiannis Dritsas be merged into this article or section. ...

Japan

In Japan, iced coffee (アイスコーヒー iced coffee in Japanese) has been drunk since Taishō period (around 1920s) in coffee shops. It is served with gum syrup and milk. Cold tea was already popular, so it was natural to drink cold coffee. In 1969, UCC Ueshima Coffee released canned coffee, which made coffee available everywhere. Today, Japanese canned coffee is consumed both cold and hot. The Taishō period (Japanese: 大正時代, Taishō-jidai, period of great righteousness) is a period in the history of Japan dating from 30 July 1912 to 25 December 1926. ... The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, usually when speaking about the United States. ... Coffee Shop is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers from their 1995 album, One Hot Minute. ... A famous Chinese herb tea shop in Central Hong Kong Chinese herb tea, also known as medicinal herbal tea, is a kind of tea-soup made from purely Chinese medicinal herbs in Guangdong, China. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. ... Canned coffee (缶コーヒー) or can coffee is ubiquitous in Japan, with a large number of companies competing fiercely and offering various types for sale. ...

Thailand

Thai iced coffee is brewed using strong black coffee, sweetened with sugar, heavy cream (or half-and-half) and cardamom, and quickly cooled and served over ice. Some variations are brewed using espresso. Thai iced coffee can be served with whipped cream on top for a layered effect, and garnished with cinnamon, vanilla and/or anise. It is a common menu item at Thai restaurants and works well after a spicy meal.

United Kingdom

In United Kingdom, iced coffee comes in a variety of forms. There is a canned version, produced by Nestlé, who make a variety of flavours such as Cappuccino and Mochaccino. These cans are found in most (if not all) supermarkets and are usually found in the tea/coffee aisle, as opposed to being ready chilled, which is meant to be done by the customer at their own home. Milk and coffee mixing in a Latte A Café mocha is a variant of a cafe latte. ...

United States

Long popular among coffee enthusiasts, in the U.S., iced coffee is quickly gaining popularity among the general consumer audience as evidenced by the fact that it is available in mass food franchises such as Burger King and McDonald's. Iced coffee is prepared many different ways, though traditionalists maintain that true iced coffee is cold-dripped using one of a number of ways. Cold dripped coffee contains up to 70% fewer bitter acids than heat brewed coffee making for a smoother, richer tasting coffee drink. For years in an iced coffee concentrate was made by soaking ground coffee and chicory with water in a mayonnaise jar. The next day, the user would remove the grounds. The result was a very strong coffee concentrate that was mixed with milk and sweetened. Another means of making iced coffee is by using a Toddy Maker. Toddy Makers make coffee using a process similar to a mayonnaise jar. In a plastic basket, users soak their favorite coffee blend in water overnight. The following morning, the basket is stacked atop a glass jar. Users pull a plug from the bottom and the liquid coffee drips into the jar. The coffee is placed in the fridge and is good for up to one week.

Many coffee retailers ignore the taste benefits of cold-dripped coffee and simply pour hot coffee over ice and serve. Most iced coffee enthusiasts would deem this an unacceptable way of producing iced coffee. In the 'to go' iced coffee world, there are countless grab-n-go products such as Frappuccinos which are premade, presweetened and typically shelf stable. These are typically made using heat-brewed coffee.

Vietnam

Vietnamese iced coffee is drip coffee with condensed milk served over ice. In Vietnam, it is typical to use a coffee press to brew the dark-roasted beans often used to make iced coffee. It is generally a sweeter, heavier drink than its Thai counterpart. Ca Phe Sua Da ready to be stirred, poured over ice, and enjoyed. ... For the biological apparatus, see French pressure cell press. ...

See also

• Coffee
• Toddy coffee

For other uses, see Coffee (disambiguation). ... Toddy is a trademark referencing a cold brewing system developed and patented by Todd Simpson in 1964. ...

References

1. ^ ICED COFFEE? NO SWEAT New York Times, June 27, 2007 (subscription req.)
2. ^ [1] Farmers Union Iced Coffee more popular than Coke
3. ^ Icons & Legends. Government of South Australia.

External links

• Iced Coffee recipes