# How to Make Instant Iced Coffee at Home

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Published: 2020-10-09T18:23:50
Updated: 2020-10-02T18:27:45
**Iced coffee is the perfect drink** for those days when it’s just too hot to sip on a cup of brewed coffee. But buying an iced coffee at your local coffee shop every day can get pricey -- which is why we’ve put together this guide on **making your own instant iced coffee at home.** In this post, we’ll teach you **how to make instant iced coffee at home** to save money but still get your much-needed caffeine fix. We’ll also share a few of the most **popular iced coffee brands** to look out for when you head to the supermarket.

## Steps for making iced coffee at home

Overall, making instant iced coffee is similar to making a standard cup of instant coffee. **Start by measuring out your instant coffee granules into a large glass or a pitcher** (depending on how much coffee you’d like to make). Adjust how much coffee you add based on how strong you’d like your instant iced coffee. Next, **heat up your water using a kettle.** If you don’t have one, you can warm your water on the stovetop or in the microwave. Carefully pour the water into your drink container, **stirring to combine the granules and liquid.**  From there, **add in extra cold water and stir.** If you like creamer or sweetener in your coffee, now is the time to add it as well. Finally, fill a separate glass with ice and pour the coffee mixture over it. **Taste the iced coffee** and add more sweetener or [milk](https://tastessence.com/substitutes/whole-milk-substitute) to suit your preference. Alternatively, you can also use **special instant iced coffee products** instead of traditional instant coffee. The exact directions will depend on the brand you purchase, but most of these products allow you to **insert a pouch of ground coffee** and **blend it with cold water and ice to drink immediately** or after letting it combine in the refrigerator.

## Instant iced coffee brands

If you’d like to make your iced coffee with traditional instant coffee, **popular brands to look out for include Folgers and Nescafe.** Your local grocery store might also have their own brand of instant coffee if you’re looking to save a little bit of cash. On the other hand, if you would prefer to **purchase specific iced coffee products,** coffee chains like [Starbucks](https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/810/via?parent=%2Fat-home-coffee%2Fvia-instant%2Fflavored) and Dunkin Donuts offer a range of products for this purpose. **Many of these coffee varieties come in different flavors,** so you might have to try some different brands and styles to find your favorite blend. Making instant iced coffee at home is a **smart way to save money and reduce your reliance on disposable coffee cups.** You can also [make iced coffee](https://tastessence.com/substitutes/how-to-make-espresso-without-machine) in larger quantities and keep it in the refrigerator, so you can have it ready to drink throughout the week. You might even find that **your own coffee creations taste better** than what you’re used to buying at your local coffee shop. For more kitchen tips and ideas, **[check out the Tastessence blog](https://tastessence.com/)**.