Nothings sweeter on a hot day than a refreshingly cold drink, so what’s a caffeine addict to do for breakfast in bed on those dog days of summer? Ice it.

Here’s some more of our tips and tricks on getting the PERFECT iced cappucino, if you’re don’t have a frother you can always make an iced latte sans foam- equally delicious!

You’ll need:
-Cappucino or espresso machine (you can also make espresso with a stovetop espresso pot)
-milk- you choose 1%, 2%, non-fat, skim, whole!
-espresso ground coffee (this is finer than normal coffee grinds, and most places can set their grind to accomodate you!)
-sugar optional
-cinnamon or whipped cream optional

The key to getting a good shot of espresso is the crema, that tangy light brown foam carries a lot of flavor. One element to that is how tightly packed the grinds are, so use a tamper to push them down and make sure you pull a nice shot.

Make sure to clean off the rim of  before re-inserting into the machine, this ensures a tight seal and the pressure needed to create crema.

Meanwhile you can add sugar to your glass or cup.

When your machine is heated up properly the steam or water will push through the tightly packed grounds, extruding the concentrated coffee that is espresso. Super hot water, tightly packed grounds, and pressure create crema shown above. Skilled baristas we are not, but if you go to a good coffee shop they can make designs by how they pour milk into the crema- very sexy!

Add ice and after your shot has cooled a little (so it doesn’t crack the glass), you can pour in the espresso.

Next add milk, and how much you add is to your taste, but I prefer equal amounts milk to espresso. If you want a milder flavor you might want to try more milk than espresso.

Stop at the step above and top with whipped cream and cinnamon if you prefer, and that’s your iced latte. If you happen to have a frother on your espresso machine you can go a step further and add the foam that makes it an iced cappucino. Make sure the machine is super hot and to get the best foam always make sure the milk is cold.

Add your foam by scooping it out with a utensil or spoon, this makes sure none of the hot milk in the container will make its way into your iced drink. Top off with cinnamon and serve it to your lover in bed for a frosty way to start your morning off right.