How To Make Iced Mocha Coffee With Keurig – The Perfect Treat

Last updated on October 26th, 2023 at 19:44

Learning how to make iced mocha coffee with Keurig will satisfy your sweet tooth, give you a great caffeine kick and chill you out all at the same time.

…The best part is you can replicate Starbuck mocha and McDonald’s mocha easily and at home!

Keep reading for the details!

How To Make Iced Mocha Coffee With Keurig

Making an iced coffee with your Keurig is easy no matter what model you have. Even if your particular model does not have an iced button or over ice, you can simply adapt.

In all cases, use the smallest brew size available which will be either 4 Oz (120 ml) or 6 Oz (180 ml). Use the iced, over ice or strong function if your machine has it.

If you don’t have an iced problem, don’t worry, just brew the smallest drink size.

Read: How to descale Keurig iced coffee maker

How To Make Iced Coffee With Coffee Pods – Make A Starbucks Iced Mocha!

If you love Starbucks coffee and really enjoy their iced mocha, then follow the instructions of this outstanding Starbucks copycat mocha recipe that replicates exactly the drink sold by the coffee conglomerate with a minor improvement!

For this recipe, you are going to need two or three Starbucks naturally flavored mocha K Cups.

Let’s get making a DIY Starbuck iced mocha and saving you a lot of time and money from visiting your nearest Starbucks outlet.

Step One: Make Iced Mocha Coffee Ice Cubes

When you make iced mocha coffee ice cubes you will have no problem with ice cubes melting and watering down your coffee beverage. Coffee cubes are the perfect solution.

You must always use the same coffee pod to make your coffee ice cubes as you make your coffee with to avoid any flavor clash when they melt.

Use one Starbucks naturally flavored mocha K cup and insert it into your Keurig brewer.

Select the smallest brew size which is either 4 Oz (120 ml) or 6 Oz (180 ml). Use the iced or over ice function to brew your coffee. If your machine has a strong button, use that.

If your Keurig coffee machine does not have an iced button, don’t worry, simply brew the smallest brew size available.

Pour your brewed coffee into an ice tray and put your ice tray into a ziplock bag and put it into your freezer. This is to prevent your coffee cubes from picking up flavors from nearby food items in your fridge.

Unfortunately coffee is great at absorbing flavors; you must protect it!

Step Two: Brew Your Coffee

Iced coffee is usually made stronger than hot coffee drinks, and thus I suggest using the smallest drink size on your Keurig coffee maker. If the smallest is 4 Oz (120 ml), use two K-cups to make a short 8 Oz (240 ml) and two pods if your machine has a 6 Oz (180 ml) to make a tall 12 Oz (360 ml) drink size.

Use the iced or over ice function button on your coffee maker and brew your coffee.

Step Three: Shake It To Make It!

Transfer your brewed coffee to a cocktail shaker or mason jar with regular ice and shake it to make it cold for about a minute.

This has the effect of very quickly chilling your coffee.

Step Four: Transfer Your Coffee

Transfer your coffee to a tall glass with your mocha iced coffee. and enjoy.

This is a slight improvement as it is served cold with your coffee chilled with the cocktail shaker technique and the use of mocha ice cubes.

That is how easy it is.

Ghirardelli Iced Mocha Recipe – A Better Iced Coffee Mocha Starbucks

This recipe makes use of your Keurig coffee maker and a Starbucks Italian roast coffee pod. You can use another brand if you so wish; make sure you use an Italian roast for a deep, strong and intense tasting coffee.

Step One: Make Coffee Cubes

Insert a Starbucks Italian roast K Cup into your Keurig machine and use the smallest brew size that your machine has and select the iced or over ice function.

Add half a tablespoon of Ghirardelli black label chocolate sauce to the bottom of your cup before brewing and brew your coffee over the top of it.

Stir your coffee well, then transfer to an ice tray and put your ice tray in a ziplock bag and freeze.

Step Two: Brew Your Starbucks Italian Roast

For an 8 Oz (240 ml) beverage, brew 1 Italian roast K cups if your smallest drink size is 4 Oz (120 ml). If your smallest drink size is 6 Oz (180 ml), one K Cup will yield 12 Oz (360 ml).

At the bottom of your glass, add a tablespoon of Ghirardelli black label chocolate sauce and brew over the top of it. Mix your coffee and chocolate well.

Add an equal amount of milk.

Step Three: Shake It!

Transfer your beverage to a cocktail shaker with regular ice and shake well to chill it.

Step Four: Add Your Coffee Cubes

Transfer your Ghirardelli mocha coffee to a tall glass with your coffee ice cubes and enjoy.

Read: Keurig iced coffee

McDonald’s Iced Mocha Recipe – Make It With Your Keurig

McDonald’s iced mocha is easy to replicate as they have a wide range of McCafé Mocha K Cups including:

• McCafé Iced Mocha Frappe.
• McCafé Irish Mocha.
• McCafé Chocolate Mocha.
• McCafé Cinnamon Mocha.

Step One: Make Coffee Ice Cubes

Select the McCafé K Cup of your choice and brew the smallest brew size that your machine permits, and use the iced or over ice function and brew one K Cup.

Transfer the contents into your ice tray and put your ice tray in a ziplock bag and freeze.

Step Two: Brew Your Coffee

Brew two coffee pods of the McCafé K cup of your choice into a glass and select the smallest drink size available and use the iced or over ice function.

Step Three: Shake It To Make It!

Transfer your brewed coffee to a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice and shake for about a minute to chill your hot coffee.

Transfer to a tall glass with your coffee ice cubes, stir and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions About How To Make Iced Mocha Coffee With Keurig

Is There A Mocha K-Cup?

Yes, there are a few mocha K Cups that you can use to make an iced mocha coffee with. You might be delighted to hear that Starbucks has a mocha K cup that you use in your Keurig machine.

Other brands have exotic mocha-flavored K cups, Green Mountain has a toasted marshmallow mocha and the original donut shop has a coconut mocha. Gevalia has a mocha latte while the café escapes has a very tasty café mocha K Cup pod.

What Coffee To Use For Keurig Iced Coffee?

The best coffee to use for Keurig iced coffee is dark roasted, with French and Italian roasts being particularly strong, bold and intense. These roasts work better as they counter the melting ice and make a great Keurig iced coffee.

How Do I Make My Keurig Coffee Taste Better?

There are a few things that you can do to make your Keurig coffee taste better.

Keep your Keurig coffee maker clean. Regularly descale your machine and replace the water filter regularly.

Use a reusable K cup and use your own premium quality single origin ground coffee.

Use a smaller cup size and a second pod for bigger and stronger coffee.

Clean the needles regularly.

Use a stronger, bolder roast.

Is Mocha Coffee Just Chocolate?

A mocha is an espresso-based coffee beverage with steamed milk and chocolate. The exact ratio of espresso, milk and chocolate varies from coffee shop to coffee shop. Traditionally, they are in equal ratios, making the espresso and steamed milk base the same as a cappuccino.

The chocolate used can be chocolate syrup, chocolate powder or melted chocolate.

Is Mocha Just Latte And Chocolate?

Some coffee shops use an espresso to steamed milk ratio of 1:2 and then add chocolate, which is a latte with chocolate. A lot of coffee shops use an equal ratio of espresso to steamed milk, making it more like a cappuccino with chocolate.

Can You Use Normal Coffee Pods For Iced Coffee?

Yes, you can use regular coffee pods for iced coffee. There is no obligation to use special or expensive pods. Just make sure that it is a dark roast for a better flavor.

Can K Cafe Make Iced Coffee?

The Keurig K Cafe does not have an iced coffee button, but you can still make a quality iced coffee by using the shot button and the cold froth option to make an iced latte, iced cappuccino, Iced caramel macchiato and an iced vanilla latte if you want. You can also make other delicious iced coffee drinks like an iced mocha.

What Happens If You Put Milk In A Keurig Instead Of Water?

Putting milk in your Keurig instead of water is a bad idea! You can end up damaging your Keurig coffee machine. The milk may end up damaging the heating element and causing a huge smell. You’ll end up attracting bacteria and mold too. The milk will linger in your machine long after the water reservoir is empty.

Final Thoughts – How To Make Iced Mocha Coffee With Keurig

Now that you know how to make iced coffee with Keurig and just how easy it is, you can go right ahead and start making some amazing and tasty mocha coffee drinks with your Keurig coffee machine and start experimenting, getting creative and coming up with your own amazing mocha coffee creations!

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