Between surprise showers and shy 20-degree temperatures, the Belgian summer loves to play hard to get. So to bring a little sunshine back into your day (and your glasses), Torrefactory offers us 5 iced coffee recipes. Simple, creative and ultra-refreshing: to drink solo, on the terrace or with friends!
1. Homemade affogato: the express dessert
It’s the simplest recipe in the world, but it’s still spectacular. Affogato is Italian elegance in two ingredients.
Ingredients
– 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
– 1 espresso
Preparation
- Place a scoop of ice cream in a cup.
- Make a double espresso.
- Pour a single hot shot directly onto the ice.
- Enjoy immediately.
Gourmet variation: try with caramel or stracciatella ice cream for even more pleasure.
2. Espresso Tonic: simple and effective
Sparkling freshness and balanced bitterness: Espresso Tonic is the alcohol-free cocktail that gets everyone on the same wavelength.
Ingredients
– 1 Torrefactory espresso (Colombia Bio or Gushe Buna)
– 100 ml chilled tonic
– Ice cubes
– Lemon or orange slice (optional)
Preparation
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the tonic first (to limit splashing).
- Then pour in the hot espresso: it will float beautifully on the tonic.
- Add a slice of citrus fruit if you like.
Tip: use the remaining espresso from your affogato to avoid wasting anything!
3. Mochaccino: the gourmet break
Fancy a cuddle in a cup? This mochaccino combines milky sweetness, intense coffee and a touch of chocolate for a comforting break.
Ingredients
– 1 Torrefactory espresso (Brazil)
– 150 ml milk or vegetable drink
– 1-2 teaspoons chocolate syrup or cocoa powder
– (Optional) A square of chocolate for extra intensity
Preparation
- Heat the milk (without boiling).
- Pour the chocolate syrup (or mix the cocoa with a little hot milk) into a mug.
- Add the hot espresso.
- Pour the milk over the top, ideally frothy.
- (Optional) Melt a square of Meurisse chocolate for an extra touch.
Stir and enjoy!
4. Cold Brew: the star of summer
Cold brew is the elixir of hot days: smooth, fresh, with zero bitterness.
Ingredients
– 50 g very coarsely ground coffee
– 750 ml filtered water
– An airtight carafe or a plunger coffee maker
– Filter (V60, Chemex or cloth)
Preparation
- Grind the coffee very coarsely (like coarse salt).
- Add coffee and water to a carafe. Stir gently.
- Leave to infuse in the fridge for 15 hours (between 12 and 18 h max).
- Filter slowly.
- Serve chilled on the rocks.
Topping: orange zest, tonic or lemon slice for a summery twist.
Our favorites :
– Banko Gotiti (notes of lime, black tea, jasmine)
– Gushe Buna (sweet, fruity profile)
5. Espresso Martini: the classic revisited
Because coffee can also be drunk as a cocktail. And because summer deserves a little glamour.
Ingredients
– 1 espresso Torrefactory (Decafactory)
– 50 ml vodka
– 25 ml coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or equivalent)
– Ice cubes
Preparation
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add espresso, vodka and liqueur.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Serve with a few coffee beans as garnish.
You’ll find all our coffee recipes on the Torrefactory website!