Iced coffee—nature’s one-hour energy! Joe’s versatile beverage percolates us through meetings, baseball games, and the spring cleaning you really don’t want to do.
We make our coffee at home all of the time. Everyone knows how to brew that beautiful bean pot. But sometimes the coffee shop comes calling for your wallet. Turns out, made-to-order coffee’s expensive! In 2020, even in a down year, Starbucks’ net revenue reached $20 billion. All of that juice sure adds up quickly, costing you valuable time and money.
Why not make your own?
You are your own tastemaker. Sure, this is a blog about DIY Starbucks coffee items. That doesn’t mean you can’t make these drinks your own. With Memphis Ice’s Ice-O-Matic pearl ice dispenser, you can make as much iced coffee and specialty drinks as you want right from your own home (and with Starbucks switching to pebble ice, you'll get the same flavor, texture, and experience—for less!).
Running late never tasted so bold. Chug the shock your system needs with the classic doubleshot on ice. Simple, satisfying, effective. That midweek wall won’t know what climbed over it.
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*For more foam, shake longer!
Mocha is so nice to say. Give it a try. Mocha. Mo ka. Mocha! Don’t you just want to dance? Alright, maybe the office’s not the best place to let it all out. At least tap your leg or something.
The iced cafe mocha is a great excuse to eat just the right amount of whipped cream. Any recipe telling you whipped cream is optional is lying to you. Do not trust it.
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Chase the secret berry blossoms. For the uninitiated, the pink drink is a popular secret menu item over at the siren’s brew. It’s so popular that most Starbucks baristas know the open secret drink by name.
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Sugar, ice, and everything nice. These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect little drink. But the barista added an extra ingredient to the concoction: whipped cream!
Thus, the fabled frappuccino was born.
These sweet treats can add up fast. Why not blend it at home whenever you want? Get frapped in the AM, the PM, or any M of your choosing. This recipe makes the vanilla bean variant, a simple classic. Don’t be afraid to be creative with your frap, though. You have full and total permission to get frappy with it.
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Easy, right?
The espresso that’s shaken, not stirred. New, vegan, and satisfying, the iced brown sugar oat milk espresso is worth the work. Keep in mind the authentic version packs a whopping 255mg of caffeine— that’s a lot of bean power! Consider bringing that down a notch, for your heart’s sake.
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Brown sugar syrup
Iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso
*If you don’t have espresso, use 1-2 teaspoons of instant coffee
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Brown sugar syrup
Iced brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso
We hope you learned something new and fun about making iced coffee at home. Don’t be afraid to make iced drinks your own: add unique flavors, try different preparation techniques, and maybe even use different types of ice in your recipes.
Request a quote today for more information on why an under-counter ice machine is right for you. Whether you rent or buy, Memphis Ice offers the tools and knowledge you need to stay cool all year long.