Iced Caffè Latte: An Easy 5-Minute Coffee Recipe for 2026

If you've ever visited Starbucks (or any other coffee shop for that matter), you've probably tried an iced caffè latte.

It's a popular café order in many places, and it's also incredibly simple to make at home.

The iced caffè latte is a go-to coffee for summer: it's creamy, lightly sweet, and refreshing.

You can enjoy a latte hot in the winter or iced in the summer. Best of all, it only takes five minutes to make!

In this article, I'll go over everything you need to know about this iced caffè latte recipe!

What is an iced caffè latte?

An iced caffè latte is espresso served over ice, topped with cold milk to balance and mellow the coffee.

Finish it with plenty of ice for a cold, clean, refreshing sip.

For this recipe, I've decided to use two shots of espresso instead of one.

While testing this recipe at home, I found that adding a single espresso shot results in a coffee that tastes somewhat flat.

The flat-tasting latte primarily results from the large amount of milk added compared to the amount of coffee.

By using two espresso shots as the basis for this iced coffee, the taste gets much more interesting and flavorful.

How much milk do you put in an iced latte?

For one serving of iced latte, about 3/4 cup (0.18 L / 180 ml) of milk is added to two shots of espresso coffee.

That amount of milk balances the espresso nicely, making for a smooth drink with gentle sweetness from the milk.

You can use any type of milk you prefer to make this easy recipe at home. I recommend the following for the best result:

• Use whole milk for the richest flavor and mouthfeel.
• If you're cold-foaming, lower-fat milk often foams a bit more easily.

The kinds of milk, as mentioned above, can also be substituted for a milk alternative of choice.

I've used whole milk for this recipe as described in the recipe card a bit further down. But feel free to use any kind of milk or substitute to make Your Dream Coffee at home!

Do you steam milk for an iced latte?

To make the best iced latte, it's best to cold foam the milk instead of steaming it. Because the steam makes the milk hot, it doesn't work the best for an iced latte.

I highly recommend cold foaming your milk instead. The flavors will be amazing when you use cold-foamed milk in any iced coffee, but especially in an iced latte.

The slightly foamed milk adds a much-needed texture to an iced latte.

When you simply add cold milk, your coffee experience will be very different from cold foaming your milk.

And the best part of this is that it takes just a minute or so. You'll still be able to make this coffee recipe within the 5-minute mark.

For this recipe, I've used the Aeroccino 3 that is attached to my Nespresso machine. But you can also buy it in a standalone version. If you're interested, you can check it out here.

Are you interested in learning how to cold foam your milk? Then I suggest checking out the article I wrote about 5 ways to cold foam milk. It's exciting, and you'll love the addition to this great recipe!

Is the iced caffè latte sweet?

Because milk contains natural sugars, an iced caffè latte can taste slightly sweet, even without added sugar.

The sweetness can vary depending on the type of milk you use at home. I found that most milk alternatives taste slightly sweeter than cow's milk.

I made my iced latte with dairy, and the flavor was just slightly sweet, with a good punch from the coffee.

It's fascinating to experiment with different kinds of milk or substitutes in this coffee recipe.

Do iced lattes taste like coffee?

Iced lattes definitely taste like coffee, but they don't have the sharp flavor of a shot of espresso.

This is because it also uses a lot of milk, resulting in a flavor that is really balanced and sweet.

As I've mentioned before, this coffee recipe uses two shots of espresso instead of one.

Because of this, the iced latte tastes much more powerful than regular coffee and makes for an amazing drinking experience.

Here is the iced caffè latte recipe:

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Yield: 1 Serving

Iced Caffè Latte

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Super easy 5-minute iced caffè latte recipe that'll get you through the summer.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (0.18 l) of whole milk
• Two espresso shots
• Ice cubes

Instructions

To make this super easy and fast iced coffee recipe at home, follow the next steps:

1. Brew two espresso shots.
2. After brewing your espresso shots, cool them down completely using ice cubes.
3. Cold foam the milk for an amazing textured caffè latte.
4. Add your cold foamed milk to your favorite glass or mug.
5. Top this with a handful of ice cubes.
6. Now, add your cooled-down espresso shots.

Your iced caffè latte is now ready to be enjoyed. I recommend giving it a good stir so all the flavors a combined.

Notes

You can make amazing espresso coffee using a Moka pot or AeroPress at home. If you have an espresso machine at home, produce some stellar espressos with it for this recipe.

If you don't feel like cold foaming your milk, you can skip this step and just pour the cold milk in an iced-filled glass instead.

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Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 5.95gSaturated Fat: 3.4gUnsaturated Fat: 1.4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 8.27gSugar: 9.6gProtein: 5.9g

I've calculated the nutritional information using whole milk. When using a different kind of milk or substitute, the number of calories can change.

How many calories are in an iced caffè latte?

An iced caffè latte made with about 3/4 cup of whole milk is roughly 110 calories (the exact number depends on the milk you choose and how much you pour).

The best thing about this recipe is that you can substitute the whole milk with a different type of milk of your choice.

Conclusion

This coffee recipe is so easy to make, but tastes so sweet and delicious. I believe that this is a perfect recipe for those hot summer days ahead.

You can easily prepare a larger batch of this iced coffee the day before if you wish, which is particularly convenient when you're expecting family or friends to visit.

If you're looking for a regular iced coffee with no additions, try this iced coffee recipe. Or you can check out the regular iced latte recipe here!

Do you also like making easy iced coffees in the summer? Let me know by leaving a comment down below.

If you have any other questions about coffee, you can also contact me directly by clicking the “Contact Me” button at the top!

More coffee recipes

If you're interested in trying out more coffee recipes today, have a look down below. I've listed a few iced coffee recipes that are also super easy to make and taste rich and sweet:

• 3 Ingredient Egg-Free Chocolate Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe
• Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte Recipe With Homemade Dolce Syrup
• Iced Honey Almondmilk Flat White: How to Make It at Home