Coffee Recipes

Coffee Academy

Classic Iced Coffee

Perfect for hot South African summer days.

Ingredients

  • 250ml freshly brewed Rescue Roast coffee
  • Ice cubes
  • 100ml cold milk (optional)
  • 1–2 teaspoons sugar or honey (optional)

Method

  1. Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  3. Pour the coffee over the ice.
  4. Add milk and sweetener if desired.
  5. Stir well and enjoy.

Pro Tip

Freeze leftover coffee into ice cubes and use these instead of regular ice to prevent dilution.

Coffee Academy

Creamy Vanilla Latte

A café favourite that is surprisingly easy to make at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 shot espresso or 60ml strong coffee
  • 200ml milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or syrup

Method

  1. Prepare your espresso or strong coffee.
  2. Heat the milk until hot but not boiling.
  3. Froth the milk using a frother, whisk, or French Press.
  4. Add vanilla and sugar to the coffee.
  5. Pour in the milk while holding back the foam.
  6. Spoon the foam on top.

Pro Tip

A medium roast coffee works beautifully in milk-based drinks.

Coffee Academy

Mocha Hot Chocolate Coffee

The perfect combination of coffee and chocolate.

Ingredients

  • 1 shot espresso or 60ml strong coffee
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 250ml milk

Method

  1. Mix cocoa powder and sugar with a small amount of hot milk to form a paste.
  2. Add the espresso.
  3. Heat the remaining milk and froth lightly.
  4. Pour into the coffee mixture.
  5. Stir thoroughly.

Optional Toppings

  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Cinnamon

Pro Tip

This recipe works particularly well with darker roasted coffees.

Coffee Academy

Honey Cinnamon Coffee

A naturally sweet and aromatic coffee recipe.

Ingredients

  • 250ml freshly brewed coffee
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  1. Brew your favourite Rescue Roast coffee.
  2. Stir in the honey until dissolved.
  3. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
  4. Stir gently and serve.

Benefits

  • Reduced need for refined sugar
  • Warm, comforting flavour
  • Great winter beverage

Pro Tip

Add a splash of warm milk for extra creaminess.

Coffee Academy

Rescue Roast Coffee Frappé

A refreshing blended coffee treat.

Ingredients

  • 150ml chilled strong coffee
  • 1 cup ice
  • 100ml milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or caramel syrup

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into a chilled glass.
  4. Serve immediately.

Optional Additions

  • Caramel sauce
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Crushed biscuits

Pro Tip

For a richer flavour, brew your coffee slightly stronger than usual before chilling.