Over Ice🧊☕️
Been slowly getting deeper into espresso and iced milk drinks lately, and I’m realizing how much tiny changes completely affect the cup. Same beans, same machine, but changing grind size, shot time, milk ratio, ice, or even the order you pour everything somehow makes it taste totally different.
This one ended up somewhere between an iced latte and a shaken espresso style drink. I pulled the shot directly over ice, let the crema settle a bit, then added cold milk and a little vanilla. Pretty simple, but honestly one of the smoother drinks I’ve made so far.
A few things I’m curious about from people here:
• Do you prefer pulling shots directly over ice or chilling the espresso separately first?
• What milk do you think works best for iced espresso drinks?
• How sweet is “too sweet” for espresso based drinks in your opinion?
• What’s the biggest upgrade that improved your home coffee game: grinder, beans, technique, or machine?
Also open to any feedback on the shot itself or drink ratios. Still learning and trying to dial things in.🧊☕️