Summer is here, and nothing feels more refreshing than a delicious iced coffee on a hot day. Whether you prefer your morning coffee strong and bold, creamy with cold milk foam, or light and refreshing, learning how to make iced coffee at home is easier than you think. With the right iced coffee recipe and a few simple tools, you can enjoy café-style results without leaving your kitchen.

The best part? You can prepare it using reusable coffee capsules for Nespresso Original, Nespresso Vertuo, or Dolce Gusto machines, allowing you to brew your favorite coffee beans exactly how you like them. Not only will you save money by avoiding expensive single-use pods, but you’ll also reduce unnecessary waste and contribute to more sustainable coffee drinking.

At MyCoffeestar, we believe in enjoying great coffee with less impact on the planet. That’s why we’ll guide you step by step on how to brew iced coffee at home—starting with filling your refillable coffee capsule with freshly ground beans, and finishing with frothing silky cold milk in a French Press. The result is an eco-friendly iced coffee recipe that’s smooth, refreshing, and perfect for summer.

Why Make Iced Coffee with Reusable Capsules?

  • 🌱 Eco-friendly – No more single-use pods or foil lids.
  • 💸 Cost-saving – Use your favorite ground coffee at a fraction of the cost of pre-packed capsules.
  • 🔄 Flexible – Works with Nespresso Vertuo reusable lids, OriginalLine stainless steel capsules, and Dolce Gusto refillable pods.
  • ☕ Flavorful – Choose your own beans, roast, and grind size for the perfect summer drink.

Step-by-Step: Homemade Iced Coffee with Cold Milk Foam

What You’ll Need:

  • Your favorite coffee beans (medium or dark roast works best)
  • Reusable coffee capsule (Nespresso Original, Vertuo, or Dolce Gusto)
  • Capsule machine
  • Ice cubes
  • Milk of your choice (cow’s milk, oat, almond, soy, etc.)
  • French Press

1. Brew Your Base Coffee

Fill your refillable capsule with freshly ground coffee. For iced coffee, a medium-fine grind is perfect. Insert the capsule into your machine (whether it’s Nespresso Original, Vertuo, or Dolce Gusto) and brew directly over ice.

2. Prepare Cold Milk Foam with a French Press

Cold foam is what makes café-style iced coffee so special and you don’t need an expensive frother!

  • Pour cold milk into your French Press (about one-third full).
  • Pump the plunger up and down for 30–40 seconds.
  • Your milk will turn into a creamy, airy cold foam.

3. Assemble Your Iced Coffee

  • Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  • Pour in your freshly brewed capsule coffee.
  • Gently top with your homemade cold milk foam.
  • Optionally, drizzle with honey, vanilla, or chocolate syrup for extra sweetness.

And there you have it: the ultimate iced coffee recipe – refreshing, sustainable, and delicious.

Final Thoughts

Making iced coffee at home doesn’t just taste better it’s also a step toward sustainable coffee drinking. With MyCoffeestar reusable capsules, you can enjoy your favorite beans in a Nespresso Vertuo, Nespresso Original, or Dolce Gusto machine, without the waste of single-use pods. Pair it with a simple French Press milk foam trick, and you’ll never need to buy iced coffee outside again.

☀️ This summer, beat the heat with a cup of homemade iced coffee, brewed sustainably, enjoyed guilt-free.