5 Easy Coffee Recipes to Keep You Cool This Summer

Summer is here — and that doesn’t mean you need to give up your favorite coffee routine. In fact, summer is the perfect time to experiment with refreshing, chilled coffee recipes that keep you cool while still enjoying the rich flavors of Yasma Coffee.

Whether you're relaxing by the pool, working from home, or hosting a backyard gathering, these 5 easy summer coffee recipes are quick to make, packed with flavor, and fully compatible with your Yasma Coffee capsules.

1. Iced Cardamom Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 Yasma Coffee Mazaj Blend capsule
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 3/4 cup cold milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional for stronger flavor)
• Honey or simple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brew one capsule of Mazaj Blend using your Nespresso-compatible machine.
2. Allow the coffee to cool slightly.
3. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
4. Pour the coffee over the ice.
5. Add cold milk, ground cardamom, and sweetener to taste.
6. Stir gently and enjoy!

Why it works:
The cardamom perfectly balances the bold coffee flavor, creating a refreshing Middle Eastern twist on a classic iced latte.

2. Cold Brew with Mazaj Blend

Ingredients:

• 3 Yasma Coffee capsules (Mazaj Blend)
• 2 cups cold filtered water
• Ice cubes
• Optional: splash of milk or flavored syrup

Instructions:

1. Brew 3 capsules and allow to cool.
2. In a pitcher, mix the brewed coffee with cold filtered water.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Serve over ice and add milk or syrup if desired.

Why it works:
Cold brew highlights the smooth, sweet notes of cardamom without any bitterness, delivering a crisp, light summer drink.

3. Cardamom Coffee Frappuccino

Ingredients:

• 1 Yasma Coffee capsule
• 1 cup ice
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brew one capsule and cool.
2. Blend together coffee, ice, milk, sweetener, and ground cardamom.
3. Pour into a tall glass.
4. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Why it works:
This rich, creamy frappuccino brings café-level indulgence to your kitchen while showcasing Yasma’s signature cardamom flavor.

4. Coffee Tonic

Ingredients:

• 1 Yasma Coffee capsule (any blend)
• 1/2 cup tonic water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slice

Instructions:

1. Brew one capsule and cool completely.
2. Fill glass with ice cubes.
3. Pour tonic water, followed by the coffee.
4. Garnish with lemon slice.

Why it works:
The bitterness of the coffee and tonic water is beautifully balanced by the citrus, offering a bold and bubbly summer alternative.

5. Affogato with Cardamom Twist

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop vanilla gelato or ice cream
• 1 Yasma Coffee Mazaj Blend capsule
• Optional: crushed pistachios or cardamom powder for garnish

Instructions:

1. Place gelato in a dessert cup.
2. Brew one hot espresso shot and pour directly over gelato.
3. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios or cardamom powder.

Why it works:
The warmth of Yasma’s cardamom-infused espresso instantly melts the gelato, creating a creamy, luxurious dessert-coffee hybrid.