Today we have prepared an excellent first-watch iced coffee recipe, which will be your new favorite. If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to have iced coffee at home, this is the perfect recipe. Preparing this iced coffee recipe is not complicated; they are easy to make. You can make them within 5 minutes.
The first watch is an American chain restaurant company based in Bradenton, Florida. Why is First Watch’s coffee so good? Because they ensure high quality and fresh products. They are suitable for diet. The important fact about this coffee is that there are no preservatives in First Watch’s coffees. This coffee will benefit your health in different ways, such as boosting your metabolism, helping you lose weight, and keeping you alert and awake throughout the day.
However, in today’s recipe, I will try my best to have the traditional flavor of homemade iced coffee. Scroll down to find out what’s in today’s first watch iced coffee. Try to follow all the steps that are mentioned in this article.
First Watch Iced Coffee Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy1
servings5
minutes10
minutes160
kcal15
minutesIced coffee is a type of cold coffee that has been brewed at room temperature. Usually, this iced coffee is prepared by brewing the coffee grounds in cold water. This process will make this coffee less bitter than regular brewed coffee.
Ingredients
1 to 2 tbsp coffee granule to make a 200 ml glass of coffee.
½ cup of milk (any milk would work)
1 cup of ice or as desired
2 tbsp sugar or as desired
½ cup of chilled water
¼ cup of warm water
- Tools
1 serving glass
1 straw
Measuring cup
Stir stick
how to make First Watch Iced Coffee
- Mix coffee granules and sugar with water: Take a glass and add 1 to 2 tbsp coffee granules and 2 tbsp sugar. Then add ¼ cup of warm water. Stir them until dissolved.
- Add warm and chilled water: Now, dilute the coffee with warm and chilled water and stir them to combine all the ingredients. Taste the sweetness of the drink and adjust them to your liking.
- Add milk: Use any milk you like. Here I am using liquid milk. Add ½ cup of milk and stir them to combine all the ingredients.
- Add ice: Finish the preparation process of the first watch iced coffee recipe by adding some ice cubes inside the jar.
- Serve the coffee: Give the drinks another good stir and serve them immediately with a straw. Enjoy them with your friends and family.
Recipe Video
Notes
- There are different types of iced coffee, such as cold-brewed iced coffee, shaken iced coffee, and ice-blended ice coffee, depending on where you live and its preparation methodologies.
- What is the best ratio for iced coffee? You should use ice, approximately 1/3 of the total liquid volume. For example, to yield 24 ounces, use 8 ounces of ice and 16 ounces of hot water. Don’t fill the dripper more than half full of ground coffee to ensure appropriate coffee/water contact. Total brew time should be no more than 3 minutes.
- Which is better iced, coffee or cold coffee? Mainly cold coffee and iced coffee are entirely different. Usually, they share two distinct tastes. You should try today’s homemade first watch iced coffee recipe to find out the primary difference.
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories160
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
5g
8%
- Cholesterol 19mg 7%
- Sodium 110mg 5%
- Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
- Dietary Fiber g 0%
- Sugars 21g
- Protein 8g 16%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Conclusion
Did you experience the first watch iced coffee recipe? If so, you know how interesting this coffee is. And if you don’t taste it yet, as a coffee lover, you should try this coffee recipe at home.
Lindsay G. Cabral is a recipe blogger who specializes in vegan and gluten-free recipes. Lindsay has been blogging since 2012, and her recipes have been featured on popular websites such as Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and The Kitchn. In addition to her blog, Lindsay is also the author of two cookbooks, Vegan Yum Yum and Vegan Yum Yum for All Occasions. When she's not in the kitchen, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters.