How to Make Dunkin Doughnuts Iced Coffee

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Coffee helps to get up and get going in the morning to many people globally. A name that is synonymous with coffee is that of Dunkin Doughnuts, as it is a favorite of many looking to fulfill their breakfast needs. The doughnuts are great, but it pales in comparison to one of their most popular items, Dunkin Doughnuts iced coffee. Knowing how to make a Dunkin Doughnuts pumpkin iced coffee can be the perfect way to start any fall morning.

Below will delve into how to make your favorite Dunkin iced coffee so you can make any morning or even afternoon special.

What is special about Dunkin Doughnuts iced coffee?

For many people that ice coffee that Dunkin Doughnuts serves comes in a variety of forms. Below are a few reasons that this type of iced coffee is so special:

The taste of the coffee is great and with sugar in every sip, if that is how you prefer your iced coffee, Dunkin delivers with this.
Different options when it comes to their flavor shots. Try a few, then pick your favorite as you are unlikely to pick the one suited most to your tastes first.
They have unsweetened options for those that want quality coffee without the extra calories.
Some of these coffees can be seen as a dessert as they are sweet.
Swirls can be made with condensed milk and an option of different flavors.

Dunkin has become a staple of plenty of people’s lives when they need a snack and delicious iced coffee.

Ingredients and tools needed

For those of you that do not know, you can buy Dunkin Doughnuts coffee at most major grocery stores. This allows you to mimic the flavors exactly as different coffee beans could result in a far different flavor. When trying to make the exact recipe, it is easy to pick up the Original Blend, French Vanilla, and Hazelnut coffee beans. These grounds can also be used for regular coffee, so do not worry about the coffee going to waste.

Below are a few more of the tools and ingredients needed to make Dunkin Doughnuts iced coffee:

You will need Dunkin coffee beans, as mentioned above. You will need to store these grounds somewhere that they stay fresh. Dunkin serves only the freshest coffee, so you should too, when trying to imitate their recipe. Utilize an air-tight container and put it in the fridge for best results.
Cleaning your coffee brewer needs to be done as excess grounds from other types of coffee can change the taste.
You will need double the amount of beans or grounds required for a regular cup of coffee. You will be adding ice, which will water down the flavor if extra beans are not used.
Thicker cubes of iced can allow the coffee to stay cold for the longest duration.
You will need milk or sugar, depending on your preference.

How to make it at home properly

You will need the grounds of beans of the Dunkin brand to start. Below are tips to make this coffee in a way that you will not be able to tell the difference between homemade and store made iced coffee:

Starting with fresh beans is important. Leaving beans out without sealing them or putting them in the refrigerator can lead to a stale taste.
Your coffee maker, whether it is a Keurig or other type, should be clean from previously used grounds.
You need to get the ratio right with the ice versus the coffee. Usually, it is wise to double the beans, but this depends on the ice as well as the size of iced coffee you are making.
Add the ice after the coffee has brewed.

These easy steps are all that it takes in order to make quality Dunkin iced coffee at home. The only step that remains is to enjoy your coffee, which shouldn’t be difficult as it is the best iced coffee on the market!

Extra easy recipe

For those that have a Keurig, the job of making could not be easier. You can pick from a variety of flavors that you have grown to love over the years. All you have to do is to put the pod into the Keurig and start getting your ice. The other ingredients that you add are up to you, but you will know you are getting fresh Dunkin coffee.

What else can you add to your coffee for extra flavor?

You can add anything to your coffee that fits your tastes, below are a few of the most popular options:

Milk can be used if you like your coffee a little less strong than black coffee. Chocolate milk can be used to simultaneously add creamer and sugar at the same time. A chocolate iced coffee can be a great way to enjoy dessert.
You can put fruit like blueberry to help flavor the coffee to your liking.
Creamers of different types are popular, like a pecan pie creamer.
Using cane sugar can give the coffee that extra sweetness you desire.
Freshly brewed coffee poured over ice locks in the flavor, so you might not have to add anything at all!

Adding flavor all depends on your personal preferences, so try a few different options.

Conclusion

There is not much debate about what franchise chain serves the best iced coffee. Take the time to experiment at home with different flavors if you do not feel like you have found a flavor that truly speaks to you. Keep in mind that there are even options for those that do not like coffee that might require some extra sugar/ingredients.

You do not have to spend money daily in order to get that Dunkin iced coffee taste as you can do it from home. You can even add extra ingredients like fruits if you want a natural sweetener added to your coffee.