There are several methods of creating the perfect cup of iced coffee, but none involve plunking a handful of cubes into a glass of lukewarm coffee. It is a sensitive drink composition, and the ice-to-coffee ratio can dramatically alter the taste of the brew.
Every component – like when the ice is added, as well as the shape and quantity of ice – plays a part in perfecting the beverage, and Scotsman ice machines are here to help you get it right.
The different types of ice
Any time you add ice to a drink, you’re changing the mixture of the contents. This means you not only need to think about the amount but the type of ice you’re using as well. Here’s how the different shapes impact a drink:
- Gourmet ice: Ice, in its purest form, the slow melting rate keeps the drinks chilled for the longest of time.
- Dice ice: The classic six-sided ice cube is a solid ice cube, which has a large surface area but is slow melting.
- Nugget and Cubelet ice: Great for syrup style drinks, coffee shops, bars, hotels, restaurants and even used in hospitals & medical care facilities.
Using the right ice machine makes all the difference
We’ve established that the shape and consistency of ice is essential to making cafe-quality iced coffee, but the ice-machine used is just as important. Scotsman is one of the top ice-maker manufacturers in the world. It has one of the largest ranges in the market to cater different industries’ needs, all of which are known for their reliability and longevity.
Usually, cafes prefer under the counter ice-makers, which offer the same product in a convenient space-saving models. Some of the more popular Scotsman ice-maker ranges include:
- EC range: Horizontal ice evaporator spray-system for individual crystal-clear gourmet style cube of ice
- NU series: A compact machine designed with a front in and out air flow system for tight spaces placement that produces individual dice cube ice
- AFC range: Uses a stainless steel Auger evaporator to produce high-quality cubelet ice
No matter which iced coffee preparation method you decide upon, iced coffee is usually best served with diced shape ice. This ice melts slowly, allowing you to enjoy the full flavour of the coffee for longer.
Scotsman Ice Systems perfecting ice cubes
Scotsman ice machines produce a range of ice cubes that are ideal for all your delicious beverages, but especially for your iced coffee.
Scotsman understands the importance of the quality of ice itself. The ice system is equipped with the Agion technology, which resists the development of unpleasant odours and microbe growth. That means you can be sure the ice you’re using isn’t going to ruin the coffee flavour. It’s the ultimate secret weapon for baristas.
To learn more about Scotsman Ice Systems, reach out to our team today.
