How to Make Hot Coffee Iced Coffee
The first thing you need to know is this: never, ever pour hot coffee directly over a pile of ice cubes. That is a rookie move, and it will give you watery, flavorless swill that tastes like a memory of coffee filtered through a wet sock. What happens is that the hot liquid melts the ice too fast, diluting your precious caffeine fix into a sad, brown puddle.
Instead, you need to chill your coffee like you’re cooling down a hot celebrity. Let it sit at room temperature for a bit, or use the fridge—but only after you’ve applied the next trick. This is non-negotiable.