Iced coffee can be a real treat when you’re out and about, but what if you’d like to make iced coffee at home with your Keurig? It’s simple and delicious, but if you’re not careful, you can easily end up with a watered-down drink that is disappointing. In this article, we’ll lay out a few simple ideas for brewing iced coffee at home with a Keurig, no matter which model you’ve got.
Keurig Over Ice Setting
The “Over Ice” setting on Keurig coffee makers is designed to brew a stronger, more concentrated cup of coffee that can withstand the melting ice without becoming too watered down. It’s specifically meant for iced coffee preparation.
When you use the “Over Ice” setting, the Keurig brews a smaller cup size (usually 8 ounces) directly over a cup filled with ice. The result is a chilled and more concentrated coffee, perfect for iced coffee lovers.
Iced Coffee K Cups
Keurig offers a variety of K-cups specifically designed for use with the “Brew Over Ice” setting. This setting is intended for brewing a stronger and more concentrated cup of coffee that can be poured directly over ice.
Keurig’s Brew Over Ice K-Cups come in various flavors and styles, including iced coffee, iced tea, and fruit-based beverages. We like the Green Mountain Dark Roast because it’s rich, bold, and made with 100% Arabica coffee.
These K-Cups typically feature a specially formulated blend of coffee or tea designed to withstand dilution.
Chill The Mug
We recommend keeping whatever glass, mug, etc., you’re planning to use in the fridge or freezer. This will help cool the water and prevent the ice from melting too quickly, diluting the coffee.
Keurig K-Slim, K-Supreme, K-Elite “Brew Over Ice”
The “Brew Over Ice” button on Keurig machines adjusts the temperature and brewing time to optimize the coffee flavor and concentration for iced coffee. When the button is pressed, the Keurig machine lowers the brewing temperature to around 192°F (89°C) to compensate for the ice that will be added later. The brewing time is also adjusted to ensure that the coffee is more concentrated, which helps to balance the dilution caused by the melting ice.
WE RECOMMEND: Keurig K-Supreme Plus
Iced Coffee With Keurig Without “Brew Over Ice”
Select the coffee you will make, and place the pod in the Keurig.
If you have it, use the “shot” feature. This will brew a strong, small shot of coffee into your mug.
If the Keurig does not have a “shot” feature, some machines have a “strong” button. Use that on the smallest available size of coffee. The Keurig will pre-fill the coffee pod to start the steeping process and then continue to dispense water for the desired size.
If your Keurig does not have either of these features, select the smallest setting available. When the water begins to fill the mug, turn off the machine! Turn it back on, open/close the top, and run it again on the smallest setting. This method mimics the “strong” button function by wetting the coffee and brewing it a few seconds later.
At this point, either cover and place in the fridge to reduce the temperature or add ice to chill the coffee.