Short answer
An iced coffee cappuccino is cooled espresso poured over ice and topped with a thick cap of cold milk foam. Use a double shot, about 60 ml of milk frothed cold until thick, and ice in a wide cup, then spoon the foam over the top.
An iced coffee cappuccino recipe uses cooled espresso poured over ice and topped with a thick cap of cold milk foam. Pull a double shot, pour it over ice in a wide cup, froth about 60 ml of cold milk until it is stiff, and spoon the foam over the espresso. It takes about five minutes.
What is an iced cappuccino?
An iced cappuccino is a cold version of the cappuccino, with espresso, a small amount of milk and a thick layer of foam served over ice. The foam on top is the defining feature, so it differs from an iced latte, which is mostly milk.
A hot cappuccino is built from equal thirds of espresso, steamed milk and foam. The iced version keeps the strong coffee taste and the airy top, but the foam is whipped from cold milk because hot steaming would melt the ice.
What ingredients and tools do you need?
You need espresso, cold milk, ice and a way to make foam. The ingredients are few, and the milk choice has the biggest effect on the foam.
- 1 double shot of espresso, about 60 ml, or strong coffee from a moka pot or AeroPress
- 60 to 90 ml of very cold milk
- A handful of ice cubes
- A sweetener such as sugar, simple syrup or condensed milk, if wanted
- A frother, whisk or jar with a tight lid
- A wide cup or short glass
Skim and low-fat milk make firmer cold foam because they have a higher proportion of protein to fat. Whole milk gives a richer, softer foam. Plant milks vary, and a barista-style oat milk usually froths best.
How do you make an iced coffee cappuccino?
Pour the espresso over ice, whip cold milk into a thick foam, and spoon the foam over the top. Add sweetener to the hot espresso first so it dissolves.
- Brew a double shot of espresso into a small jug.
- Stir in sugar or syrup while the espresso is still hot, if you want it sweet.
- Fill a wide cup with ice cubes.
- Pour the espresso over the ice and stir once.
- Froth 60 to 90 ml of cold milk until it holds a thick, spoonable foam.
- Spoon the foam over the espresso so it floats on top.
Do not stir after adding the foam, because the layers are what make the drink look and taste like a cappuccino.
How do you make cold foam without a machine?
You can make cold foam with a jar, a whisk or a French press. All three trap air in the milk without heat.
| Method | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jar | Fill one third with milk, close tightly and shake hard | 30 to 45 seconds |
| Whisk | Whisk in a deep bowl in a steady circular motion | 1 to 2 minutes |
| French press | Pump the plunger up and down in the cold milk | 30 seconds |
| Handheld frother | Hold just below the surface and move slowly | 20 to 30 seconds |
Use a container with at least twice the volume of the milk so there is room for the foam to grow. Cold milk produces a stable foam only if it is genuinely cold, so keep it in the refrigerator until the moment you froth.
What is the right ratio for an iced cappuccino?
A good starting ratio is one part espresso to one part milk by volume, topped with an equal volume of foam, in a drink of about 180 to 240 ml with ice. That makes the coffee clearly stronger than an iced latte.
| Drink | Espresso | Milk | Foam | Ice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iced cappuccino | 60 ml | 60 ml | A thick cap | Yes |
| Iced latte | 60 ml | 180 ml | Little | Yes |
| Iced americano | 60 ml | None | None | Yes, with water |
If the drink tastes too strong, add a splash of cold milk under the foam. If it tastes weak, use a darker roast or a longer shot.
Why does iced cappuccino taste watery?
An iced cappuccino tastes watery when the ice melts quickly or the espresso is too thin. Lower dilution by chilling the espresso first and using large ice cubes.
- Use a double shot, never a single shot, for a drink this size.
- Chill the espresso for a few minutes before pouring over ice.
- Use fewer, larger ice cubes, since they melt more slowly.
- Freeze leftover coffee in a tray and use coffee ice cubes.
- Drink within about ten minutes.
How is an iced cappuccino different from a cold brew or frappe?
An iced cappuccino is espresso, a little milk and foam over ice. Cold brew is coffee steeped in cold water for many hours and a frappe is a blended, often sweetened coffee drink with ice.
The three differ in method and texture. Espresso is brewed hot and pressure-extracted, then chilled by ice. Cold brew is never heated and tastes smoother. A blended frappe has a slushy body that an iced cappuccino does not.
Is a cappuccino on the Kareza Cafe menu?
Yes. Kareza Cafe lists a Cappuccino at $6.24 on Uber Eats, read 14 November 2026, described as espresso with steamed milk and milk foam. It is listed as a hot drink with no iced version noted.
The cafe’s iced drinks on the same page are the specialty lattes and the iced matcha drinks. Ask the cafe directly if you want a cold cappuccino. The menu and prices page gives the whole list and the hours and location page shows opening times. This guide is independent and takes no orders.
How can you flavour an iced cappuccino?
Add flavour to the espresso while it is still hot, or to the foam before whipping. A little goes a long way, because the cold milk foam is delicate.
- Stir a teaspoon of cocoa powder into the espresso for a mocha style.
- Add a drop of vanilla extract to the milk before frothing.
- Use a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom on top of the foam.
- Replace sugar with condensed milk for a creamier sweetness.
Heavy syrups can flatten the foam, so add them to the espresso, not to the milk.
Common questions
Can you make cold foam without a frother?
Yes. Shake cold milk hard in a tightly closed jar for 30 to 45 seconds, or whisk it quickly in a deep bowl. Low-fat milk and skim milk foam up better when cold than whole milk does.
Is an iced cappuccino the same as an iced latte?
No. An iced latte is mostly milk poured over ice and espresso. An iced cappuccino has less milk and a thick cap of foam, so the drink is stronger and lighter in texture.
Should the espresso cool before pouring over ice?
A short wait of a minute helps the ice melt less, but it is not required. If you want a stronger drink with little dilution, chill the espresso in the freezer for five minutes.
Why does my cold foam collapse?
Foam collapses when the milk is too warm, too watery or whipped for too short a time. Use very cold milk, a deep container and whisk until the foam holds a soft peak.
Can you use instant coffee for this recipe?
Yes, in a pinch. Dissolve two heaped teaspoons of instant coffee in 60 ml of hot water for a strong base, cool it, and use it in place of espresso.
This page is part of the independent guide to Kareza Cafe, which has the address, hours and menu.
This article is general information from an independent guide, not from Kareza Cafe itself. For the store’s current details see hours and location.