Summer coffee recipes: discover smoothies, popsicles and affogato

🍦Because coffee isn't just a hot drink. 

Summer is here, the sun is shining and ice cream is almost a necessity for survival. But for true coffee lovers, taking a break is out of the question. What if we told you that you could enjoy your coffee... iced, sweetened, even as a dessert?

At Café Castelo, we suggest you rethink your summer coffee, with simple, tasty recipes that are easy to make at home. Try them out now, whether you're on vacation or enjoying brunch on the terrace.

☕ 1. Iced coffee smoothie - fruity, refreshing energy

Perfect with : Kenya AA
A powerful coffee, with notes of red fruits and dark chocolate, which blends beautifully with banana and plant milk.

Ingredients:

• 1 espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (Kenya AA)

• 1 frozen banana

• 1/2 cup almond or oat milk

• 1/2 cup ice cubes

• 1 tsp cocoa (optional)

• A hint of maple syrup for those with a sweet tooth

•  Blend in a blender. Serve well chilled.
  💡 Tip: freeze the coffee the day before in an ice cube tray for even more intense results!

🍨 2. Affogato revisited - Divine simplicity

Perfect with : Black Honey or Castelo Espresso

This Italian classic becomes the perfect end-of-day treat for summer.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop vanilla or hazelnut ice cream

• 1 hot espresso or strong brewed coffee

• Optional: chocolate shavings or a dash of coffee liqueur

Preparation:
Place the scoop of ice cream in a bowl and gently pour the hot coffee over it.
Watch the magic happen.

💡 Castelo tip: Black Honey, full-bodied and velvety, is perfect for this type of dessert. It creates no bitterness, even hot on cold.

🍭 3. Iced coffee popsicles - The dipping version of a coffee break

Perfect with : Panama Boquete

Light, chocolaty, with hints of walnut, Panama is easily transformed into a frosted dessert.

Ingredients (for 4 popsicle molds) :

• 1 cup Panama Boquete coffee, brewed and cooled

• 1/2 cup milk (cow or vegetable)

• 2 tbsp. condensed milk or maple syrup

• A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom (optional)

Preparation:
Mix everything together, pour into popsicle molds and freeze for 6 to 8 hours.

💡 Variation: add mini chocolate chips or walnut shavings for extra texture.

Bonus: For your guests (or curious teenagers)

Create an iced coffee bar at home!
Put at your disposal :

• Coffee ice cubes

• Milk, syrups (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut)

• Toppings (whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon)

• Your favourite Castelo coffees, already brewed

🎈 Guaranteed success at brunch or on lazy summer afternoons.

🧡 Conclusion: Summer coffee is anything but boring

Whether you're on vacation or just looking for a bit of freshness, these recipes are here to prove that coffee can be enjoyed at any temperature. And with the right beans - fruity, chocolatey, full-bodied or creamy, you've got everything you need to make Café Castelo your secret summer ingredient.

So, which one will you try first?
Tag us with your homemade creations! 📸