Nespresso Vertuo Iced Coffee Recipes

| Simple Nespresso Vertuo Iced Coffee Recipes | 

Are you a fan of iced coffee drinks and lattes? Since I got my Nespresso machine, I have been whipping up iced lattes and spicy warm mochas on a weekly basis!

Nepresso Machines

There are several different types of Nespresso machines on the market and the one that I use is the Vertuo Delux Flat Head machine. This uses the Vertuo line of pods, and has a removable water tank and a removable used capsule container. Mine also came with a milk frother, which makes a hot or cold milk froth.

 

Tips for making the perfect Nespresso Drink

1. I don’t have too many tips for how to make the perfect Nespresso Vertuo iced coffee drink, as the machine is amazing and the coffee comes out perfect every single time! If you love crema on your coffee, this machine does it perfectly
2. The number one tip for using the milk frother is to use 2% milk. Anything less, the milk doesn’t froth well. But if you use 2% and keep it within the fill lines, you will end up with a foam so dense that you can practically make a spoon stand up straight!
3. With the milk frother, if you want to add flavour to it, it is best to add powdered flavour or a very small amount of flavouring (1/8-1/4 tsp). Adding anything more will affect the frothing and one will end up with very little froth.
4. Plant-based milks do not froth well as there is little to no fat in them. You can use the frother to warm them up.
5. I use the Aeroccino 4 milk frother, which allows you to make cold or hot foam. To make hot foam hold the button until it turns red and release. For cold foam, hold the button for 3 seconds, until it turns blue and release.

Delicious Recipes to Try

Since having my machine, I have been experimenting with creating barista-level recipes and these recipes are sure to please!

 

Spiced Maple and Vanilla Latte (Iced or Hot)

80ml Nespresso Pod
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp vanilla simple syrup
Dash of cinnamon
240 ml Oat Milk or 2% Milk

Instructions:

• Prepare one capsule of coffee, once complete add in the maple syrup and vanilla simple syrup and stir.
• For a hot latte, froth 2% milk in the Aeroccino milk frother. Once complete pour into a coffee mug, spoon out the froth and sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.
• For an iced coffee drink, place 4-5 ice cubes in a glass, pour milk over ice and then add the coffee and flavouring.Option: Add cold foam on top

 

Vanilla Cold Foam Recipe

Place 90 ml of cold milk into your Aeroccino milk frother. Add in ¼ tsp of vanilla extract and 1 tsp of powdered sugar. Hold the button for 3 seconds until the light turns blue and then release.

 

Hazelnut Mocha

80ml Nespresso pod
2 tbsp of Hazelnut Nestle coffee flavouring
1 tbsp chocolate syrup

1. Prepare one capsule of coffee, once complete add in the coffee flavouring and chocolate syrup and stir.
2. For a hot latte, froth 2% milk in the Aeroccino milk frother. Once complete pour into a coffee mug, spoon out the froth and drizzle chocolate syrup over the foam.
3. For an iced coffee drink, place 4-5 ice cubes in a glass, pour milk over ice, add the coffee, spoon out the foam and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

 

Simple Iced Latte

If you don’t have a Nespresso machine, no worries, here is a very simple recipe for an iced latte using instant coffee.

1. Place 1 tbsp of instant coffee in the bottom of a glass, along with 1 tbsp of water. Stir.
2. Add 2-4 tbsp of your choice of Nestle coffee flavouring. Stir.
3. Add ¾ cup of your favourite milk beverage. Stir.
4. Place 3-5 ice cubes in a glass.

Now that you can see how easy it is to make incredible barista-like creations at home, why not give it a try yourself!