As the UK endures a punishing heatwave with temperatures nearing 40°C in some areas, a travel reporter shares her secret for a refreshing iced coffee that rivals Starbucks. The homemade Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso requires no blender or specialty syrups and costs a fraction of the price.
Simple Ingredients for a Superior Brew
The recipe calls for just five ingredients: 2 teaspoons of light brown sugar, 2 shots of espresso (or half a cup of strong coffee from a Moka pot), ¾ cup of oat milk (or any preferred milk), and 1 cup of ice. A cocktail shaker is the only special equipment needed.
Step-by-Step Method
First, brew your coffee using a Moka pot or preferred method. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add oat milk. Optionally, add a dash of cinnamon. In a separate cup, dissolve the brown sugar in the hot brewed coffee. Pour the coffee-sugar mixture over the oat milk and ice, seal the shaker, and shake vigorously for about 2 minutes. Fill a tall glass with more ice and pour the shaken coffee over it. For an extra treat, top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon before adding a straw.
Why It Beats Starbucks
According to the reporter, Vita Molyneux, the homemade version is more coffee-forward and less cloyingly sweet than the chain's offering. "In my opinion, the version I make at home is even better," she says. The drink has been a lifesaver during the heatwave, where London temperatures have hovered around 35°C.
