Best iced coffee - Recipe

🧊 The return of iced coffee: cold outside or not, it's time to cool off!

Even if April is still wavering between mittens and sunglasses, there's a well-established ritual at Café Castelo: that of iced coffee. As soon as the sun comes out a little longer, regulars ask the same question with a knowing smile:
"Is your cold brew back?"
And the answer is YES... because we've been making it all year round, and always with the same star ingredient: Black Honey, in Universal Mouture.

☕ Why iced coffee or cold brew as early as April?

Iced coffee isn't just a summer drink. It's a gentle way to transition into the summer months, while staying true to your caffeine routine. It's refreshing, less acidic than a hot espresso and above all... so satisfying. Whether you're sipping it on your doorstep, working from home or impressing your guests, iced coffee has its place in spring.

🌿 The secret of our iced coffee: Miel Noir in Universal Grind

What we use in our stores, for both cold brew and iced coffee, is always our Miel Noir, a recipe exclusive to Café Castelo, in its Universal Grind version.

Why this choice?

• Because the Universal Grind is the most efficient for slow cold brewing. It produces perfectly extracted coffee, without bitterness or excess acidity.

• Because Miel Noir is round, full-bodied yet velvety, with woody notes and a natural sweetness.

• And above all, because it flows like honey, even in a glass filled with ice.

💡 Bonus: the Universal Grind lets you make hot, cold, espresso or press coffee... with just one bag. No need to think about the grind, everything is already optimized for perfect brewing.

🍶 Simple recipe: Castelo-style homemade cold brew

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (90-100 g) Universal Grind - Black Honey

• 1 liter cold filtered water

• A large glass container with lid

• A paper or permanent filter 

Preparation:

1. Place the coffee in the filter and brew it in the container.

2. Add the cold water and stir gently.

3. Leave to infuse in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours, or even 24 hours. 

4. Serve over ice, pure or with milk.
   

 Other ideas to try out at home:

☕ S pring affogato

A hot espresso (Calamaro or Espresso) poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream = express dessert and guaranteed WOW effect.

🧋 C reamy iced latte

Use a shot of cold- or hot-brewed Miel Noir coffee, add milk (or a plant-based drink) and lots of ice. Perfect for a sunny afternoon.

🍹 Espresso tonic

1 shot of Mérak or Herculo + 1/2 can tonic water + ice cubes + a slice of orange. A bold, thirst-quenching and ultra-trendy combination.

Conclusion: a sip of summer... even in April

Iced coffee is more than just a fad. It's a way of enjoying coffee differently, discovering different flavors and sweetening everyday life. Whether you're curious or already convinced, the best way to start is with Miel Noir in Universal Grind.

You can order it online or pick it up in-store... and maybe leave with a cold brew in your hand. 😉

→ And if you try out our homemade recipes, drop us a line! We love to see your creations.