The Coffee Ice Cube Trick You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let’s talk about iced coffee. It’s summer, it’s hot, and cold coffee season is officially in full swing. But if you’ve ever brewed the perfect cup, poured it over ice, and taken that first sip only to find it... watery? You’re not alone. There’s a simple fix, and it’s going to change your summer brew game: coffee ice cubes.

Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Freezing brewed coffee into ice cubes. But it’s also more than that. It’s the easiest way to keep your iced coffee bold, flavorful, and frosty from first sip to last. And when you’ve got a Bruvi brewer at home, making them is fast, simple, and kind of addictive.

Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Brew Strong Coffee with Bruvi

To make the best coffee ice cubes, you want a rich, full-bodied brew. Bruvi’s coffee B-Pods are perfect for this, especially darker roasts or espresso-style brews. We recommend using:

• Klatch Coffee Crazy Goat Blend for bold, chocolatey cubes
• Joe Coffee Amsterdam Coffee if you like a complex, medium roast
• Spellbinder French Roast Coffee – for a deep, dark flavor
• Joyride Cold Brew for a smoother, more mellow option

Brew as you normally would, but skip the milk and sweeteners. You want pure coffee here.

Step 2: Let It Cool, Then Freeze

Let your brewed coffee cool for a few minutes, room temperature is fine. Then pour it into an ice cube tray. Silicone trays work best, especially ones with slightly larger cube molds. Once filled, place them in the freezer and let them set overnight or for at least 4–6 hours.

Pro tip: Make multiple trays and store the cubes in a resealable bag or container so you always have some ready.

Step 3: Use Your Coffee Ice Cubes Like a Pro

Now for the fun part. Next time you make an iced coffee or cold brew, fill your glass with your coffee cubes instead of regular ice. Pour freshly brewed Bruvi coffee, cold brew, or even cold milk over them for a layered drink that keeps its flavor as it chills. (Remember to not brew hot coffee over ice cubes in a glass mug or glass.)

Try these combos:

• Pour cold oat milk over coffee cubes for a dairy-free coffee milkshake vibe
• Make a cold brew using Joyride B-Pods and layer it over Spellbinder cubes
• Brew a Bruvi espresso B-Pod. Pour over your coffee cubes and add vanilla syrup and almond milk a vanilla iced latte

Step 4: Level It Up

You can also customize your cubes. Add a dash of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract before freezing for subtly flavored cubes. Want a sweet treat? Mix in a teaspoon of maple syrup or cocoa powder to your brew before freezing for mocha-style cubes.

And yes, you can do this with matcha too. Brew your Saka Matcha Pod and freeze into cubes for cool, earthy iced matcha lattes.

Why It Works

Regular ice melts and dilutes your drink. Coffee cubes, on the other hand, melt into... more coffee. It’s a no-brainer. You get a consistently bold flavor, a longer-lasting chill, and bonus, your iced coffee even looks better.

Better Iced Drinks, All Summer Long

Coffee ice cubes are the kind of small trick that makes a big difference. And when you’re brewing with Bruvi, you’ve already got the best base to start with. It’s the ultimate summer coffee hack: zero waste, zero wateriness, 100 percent flavor.