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Med-inspired spiced iced coffee

• Celeste Wong

Published: April 10, 2026 at 12:40 PM

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Serves 1

Easy

Prep: 2 mins

Cook: 5 mins

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Make a lightly spiced iced coffee with a Mediterranean-inspired foam top and honey pistachio rim for a sip of summer

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Med-inspired spiced iced coffee recipe

A Mediterranean-inspired iced coffee brewed with warming spices and poured over ice, finished with pistachio and a light honey rim, and served with dates – a simple, balanced way to enjoy coffee in warmer weather.

Celeste says: "It started with a freddo cappuccino, that Greek classic of espresso topped with thick cold frothed milk, which quickly spiralled into something I can’t stop making. I’ve been returning to the ibrik (the traditional Turkish cezve) for that same reason. It’s simple, intense, and beautifully considered. Letting cardamom, cinnamon and clove infuse before pouring over ice instantly shifts the mood, somewhere between a shaded terrace and a slow afternoon in the sun (even if it’s still a little chilly in the UK). A honey and pistachio rim, cold frothed milk, and a light dusting of spice brings a soft sweetness and a sense of place. It looks like spring, tastes like warmth, and comes together easily at home."

Celeste's tip: add a twist of lemon peel over the drink for a brighter finish and serve with sweet dates on the side.

Ingredients

• 1 heaped tsp of very finely ground coffee (ibrik grind)

• 2-3 cardamom pods

  lightly crushed

• 2-3 cloves

• 1 small cinnamon stick

• ice

• 60ml milk

  cold

THE RIM

• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp finely ground pistachios

TO SERVE

• pinch of ground cinnamon

• dates

• lemon twist

  (optional)

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Method

• step 1

  Put 120ml of water with the coffee and spices into an ibrik. Heat gently, allowing the coffee to rise once (don’t let it boil over), then remove from the heat.

• step 2

  Meanwhile, lightly coat the rim of the glass with honey, then dip into the pistachios. Fill the glass with ice.

• step 3

  Let the ibrik settle briefly, then carefully pour over the glass filled with ice.

• step 4

  Froth the cold milk until light and airy, then gently pour or spoon it over the coffee.

• step 5

  Finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon and pistachio, and a lemon twist, if you like. Serve immediately, with dates on the side.

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