With temperatures in the UK soaring to nearly 40°C, a hot morning coffee becomes unbearable. In London, where the mercury hovers around 35°C, one reporter has perfected a homemade version of Starbucks' popular Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso that costs a fraction of the price and requires no blender or specialty syrups.
Simple Ingredients, Big Savings
This iced coffee recipe uses just five ingredients: two teaspoons of light brown sugar, two shots of espresso (about half a cup from a Moka pot), three-quarters of a cup of oat milk (or any milk), one cup of ice, and optional cinnamon or whipped cream. The homemade version is more coffee-forward and less sweet than the original.
Step-by-Step Method
Brew your coffee as preferred. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add oat milk. In a separate cup, dissolve the brown sugar in the freshly brewed coffee. Pour the coffee-sugar mixture over the oat milk and ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for two minutes. Add more ice to a tall glass, pour the coffee over it, and optionally top with whipped cream or cinnamon.
According to the reporter, this method yields a drink that is "even better" than Starbucks and remarkably simple to prepare. The recipe is ideal for the current heatwave, offering a refreshing caffeine fix without the high cost.
