Why Your Iced Coffee Tastes Watery, And The One Thing You Forgot To Do
The ice is diluting your whole cup.
You make a lovely iced coffee, take a few sips, and by the bottom of the glass it tastes like cold brown water. The villain is hiding in plain sight, slowly melting in front of you.
Regular ice melts into your drink and dilutes it as it goes. The stronger your coffee started, the longer it survives, but a normal brew over normal ice never stood a chance against the meltwater.
The fix is genius in its simplicity: freeze coffee into ice cubes. As they melt, they add more coffee, not water, so your last sip is as bold as your first. Leftover morning brew is perfect for this.
Brew a little stronger than usual if you plan to pour it over regular ice, and chill your coffee before adding ice so it melts slower. A great iced coffee stays great all the way down.
