Craving cold coffee? Make it at home

By the FeedMeNot team. Updated 3 November 2026.

Why you crave it

Cold coffee is a sweet, creamy, caffeinated treat that feels like a break. The thick froth is what people miss when they make it at home, and that comes from dissolving the coffee properly.

Before you order: take the 20 minute pause

A craving usually peaks and fades. Start the craving timer and rate the urge. If it is still strong after twenty minutes, this recipe is a better answer than a delivery order, and you will have a hot meal ready in about the same time.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 cup cold milk
• 4 to 5 ice cubes
• Optional: 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or 1 tsp chocolate syrup

Method

1. Mix the coffee, sugar and hot water and whisk for a minute until it turns pale and frothy.
2. Add the cold milk and ice to a blender or a jar with a tight lid.
3. Add the whisked coffee.
4. Blend or shake hard for 30 seconds until frothy.
5. Pour into a tall glass and drizzle with chocolate syrup if you like.

What this costs compared with delivery

The home cost above is a rough range for the ingredients, based on typical retail prices. Delivery apps add fees, taxes and often a tip on top of the dish price. To see what your own habit costs over a year, use the food delivery cost calculator, or compare one meal in the delivery vs home cooking calculator.

Common questions

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