Coffee Ice Cube Trays | Sur La Table

Choosing a tray for freezing coffee starts with how you like to serve it. Mini cubes fill a glass around other ingredients, while larger cubes or decorative shapes create a different presentation. Consider the opening of your favorite glass as well as the space available in your freezer. Flexible silicone is worth considering if you prefer pushing cubes out individually. If carrying a filled tray from the counter to the freezer is a concern, compare lid designs carefully: a cover and a spill-resistant seal are not necessarily the same thing. Check the product’s care instructions, too, so cleaning the tray fits comfortably into your routine. To make coffee ice cubes, start with cooled brewed coffee or cold brew prepared to your usual drinking strength. Leave room for expansion rather than filling the compartments to the brim, then freeze until solid. Pour milk over the cubes for a drink that becomes more coffee-forward as you sip, or add them to chilled coffee instead of plain ice. For a cherry-inspired variation, pair coffee cubes with a little cherry syrup and milk, adjusting the sweetness to your taste. Prefer something sparkling? Try them with cherry syrup and chilled sparkling water. Freezing coffee separately from your other ingredients lets you experiment with different combinations one glass at a time.