What is cold coffee? It is the Indian version of Iced Coffee, only our version has more of milk than water. I know I had promised for no-bake desserts this month. But you'll have to live in this part of the world, where it is still sunny, humid and HOT. Blistering, Scorching Sun. Damn it! There is not even a single cloud in the sky and rains are but a distant dream unlike in most part of India where it is raining cats and dogs.
So, what better than a refreshing glass of cold coffee to quench your thirst and rejuvenate your soul. Exaggerating? No, not a bit.
I am a lover of coffee and there was a time when I was so close to being an addict with a cup of coffee as soon as I wake up, 3 cups of cappuccino during my early morning work hours, a black coffee in the evening and may be one more before sleep. But there is a mindful effort to reduce my intake of caffeine. It is after about three months that I had my first sip of caffeine today, in the form of cold coffee after an intense workout in the form of Zumba. Yeah, I'm doing some conscious lifestyle changes. You got that right.
This is a very basic recipe of cold coffee without ice cream. You can enjoy it on every other day without worrying about calories. You need not have a cold coffee maker or go to your nearest CCD or Starbucks to relish this. It can be made very much at home.
I have used my favorite brand of instant coffee powder- Nescafe. Thus, the recipe doesn't call for boiling or making coffee syrup. All you need is to blend all the ingredients together.
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Mithila Menezes @fabulus1710 says
This post reminds me of the canteen wala guy, who makes this cold coffee and superbly decorates the glass too! Amazing.. I can try this at home now.
Atulmaharaj says
I was a fan of cold coffee, but now a days loving Lemon Iced Tea 😉
Rajlakshmi says
ooo yummm!!! Now that it's going to be summer soon I am going to try this.
I didn't know Cold coffee was same as iced coffee... So I went in a cafe in Sydney and asked for cold coffee... the look he gave me showed how ridiculous my question. It's known as Iced coffee here and mostly sold in pre packaged bottles.
Vishal Bheeroo says
I am a coffee addict and in India, Barista and CCD were home to my soul, sipping cold coffee with ice cream. Just downed three cups since da morning. There was a small place at Pune on Ghole Road that served the most amazing cold coffee for 20 bucks. That was way back in 2004/5.
Deepa says
We are all a big fan of cold coffee..gonna try with your recipe which has chocolate syrup too..my girls will be glad to know about this recipe as they love anything with chocolate 🙂
Ramya Abhinand says
Wow Wow Wow!!! SHalini... this is by far the best thing to have on a hot day!!!!! The chocolate syrup sure does the right twist to the cofee....AWesome!!1
Menaka Bharathi says
cold coffee is my favorite too, just loved the chocolate mix is great!!
Geets says
Cold coffee is always a delight, isn't it? And now I'm craving for one 😉
Have you tried making cold coffee using raw milk (straight from the packet)? Try it. It's going to be even more amazing!
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Shalini says
I made with raw milk- but chilled! Loved it 🙂
SHALINI BAISIWALA says
Wow you do love your sugar in the coffee - but this one does sound decadent and rich!
Shalini says
Thanks, Shalini. Yup. I love sugar in my coffee.
dew cool says
that looks so yumm .. mouth watering recipe i will must try at home & impress others 🙂
Shalini says
Haha! Please try and let me know 🙂
Eli says
If I drink coffee, I prefer the cold one too (unlike almost all of my friends/family) - this one seems yum!!!
Shalini says
Thanks, Eli. And hey, many more happy returns of the day <3
Radhika Mundra says
That is the exact recipe of my basic coffee and I love it! I just add chocolate vermicelli sprinkles at the top.
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Shalini says
Whoa! I got to try adding it then.
Shilpa Gupte says
It is the only kind of coffee I am in love with! If it is not available, I settle for a hot cup of coffee. But, chilled, sweet, frothy coffee is an all time favourite. Thanks for this post, my fellow cold coffee-lover! <3
Shalini says
Yippee.. 🙂 Thanks, Shilpa!
Parul says
I love cold coffee. I would not have the syrup and keep the rest same in my version 🙂
Sorry to hear it's hot that side. Take care!
Shalini says
Thanks, Parul. I'm taking some time off and going to my home in Kerala. Can't bear the heat here.
Tina Basu says
I have also had my cold coffees with whipped cream and marshmellows - try that it's pretty cool
Shalini says
That is new! I will definitely try it out soon 🙂
Roshan R says
Before in college, this used to be such a big hit. We all would yearn for it at the end of the day... now when I see this, i am looking back and I cant remember when I last had a cold coffee... a year at least.
Shalini says
Oh yes. And my fond memories date back to the cafeteria times at work with colleagues 🙂
Subha Rajagopal says
I am a coffee lover too.Looks yummy.Should try
Shalini says
Thanks Subha. 🙂
Novemberschild says
Although most coffee drinkers prefer their drink hot, iced coffee has steadily grown in popularity in recent years, perhaps largely due to the promotion of trendy cold coffee drinks by Starbucks and other coffee shops. The caffeine content of iced coffee is less than or comparable to that of hot coffee, depending on how it is prepared. We all have one friend who drinks iced coffee for me it is you.
Shalini says
Yipee... thanks, hun 🙂