Prepare your coffee maker and ensure you have fresh, filtered water for the best taste. If you're using a French press, measure out your coffee grounds and water according to the French press instructions.

Brew one cup of coffee. If you want a stronger iced coffee, brew it a little stronger by adding more coffee grounds than usual.

Let the coffee cool to room temperature. You can speed up the cooling process by transferring it to a wide, shallow container, which will allow it to cool faster.

Pro Tip: If you want to prepare this in advance, brew the coffee the night before and store it in the fridge. This way, it's ready to go when you need it!

Grab a tall glass or cup to serve your iced coffee in.

Fill the glass with ice cubes. Add as many ice cubes as you'd like for a chilled, refreshing drink. The more ice you add, the colder and more refreshing your iced coffee will be.

Pro Tip: If you don’t want your iced coffee to get watered down quickly, use larger ice cubes or even coffee ice cubes made by freezing leftover coffee!

Pour the cooled coffee into your glass filled with ice.

Fill the glass to your desired level. You can always add more ice or coffee depending on how strong you want your iced coffee.

Pro Tip: For a more concentrated flavor, try brewing a double shot of coffee to fill the glass halfway, leaving room for the milk and ice.

Stir it well to combine the coffee and milk until it’s fully blended. This should create a creamy, smooth texture that balances out the bold coffee flavor.

Pro Tip: For extra creaminess, consider using oat milk, which has a thicker texture and a natural sweetness that complements coffee well.

Add sweetener (if desired). Start by adding 1-2 drops of stevia or monk fruit sweetener.

Stir thoroughly to mix the sweetener in.

Pro Tip: If you're using stevia or monk fruit, a little goes a long way. Test as you go to make sure it doesn’t get too sweet!

Add a splash of vanilla extract (about 1/2 teaspoon) for a warm, comforting flavor that complements the coffee and milk.

Stir well to make sure the vanilla is evenly mixed.

Pro Tip: Vanilla extract adds a nice touch without any extra sugar, but if you don’t like vanilla, feel free to skip it or try cinnamon for a spiced version!

Give the drink a final stir to make sure all the ingredients are well blended.

Taste one last time to ensure it’s sweet enough or cold enough for your liking.

Pro Tip: For an extra special touch, you can drizzle a little bit of sugar-free chocolate syrup on top or sprinkle some cocoa powder if you're in the mood for a decadent treat!