This isn’t an in-depth cupping of a rare coffee, but rather an overview of Starbucks Iced Coffee.  Iced coffee can be a really good thing; it’s less likely to taste terrible when you buy a cup in haste from a big chain retailer, and if brewed properly it can provide a huge jolt of caffeine.  I think Starbucks may now be my favorite place to pick up an iced coffee.

Last night I was sitting at a table with some friends outside of a Starbucks.  I decided to order an iced coffee because earlier that afternoon I indulged in some Nicaraguan coffee from Mighty Good Coffee.  Anyways, I ordered a Grande (16 oz.) iced coffee with 2% milk and a shot of vanilla flavor syrup.  It was absolutely delicious!  I almost always prefer my coffee black, but in the case of iced coffee I like it with milk and slightly sweet.  As I’ve said it hit the spot wonderfully.

I asked the barista how they brew the coffee they use for their iced drinks, and I was happy to hear that they use the cold press method (which you can learn about here).  The drink was filled with the zesty taste of a great fresh coffee and was smoothed around the edges by the milk and vanilla.  Overall, I couldn’t think of a better drink to sip while I enjoyed time with my friends on a mild summer night.  I highly suggest Starbucks Iced Coffee.

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