Easy peasy iced coffee

August in the UK has been a very disappointing month in terms of weather. There have been very few days when it hasn't rained and I can count the number of sunny days on one hand. On miserable rainy days there's not much that's better than cosying down with a hot drink, so of course, on one of the rainiest days of August so far, I bring you a recipe for none other than, iced coffee! A strange choice I know, but a refreshing pick me up whatever the weather.

I am a self proclaimed coffee addict, seriously - I get coffee withdrawal headaches around 4pm most days. This is an addiction that started when I learnt how to walk...yep. My mum claims I used to wander around the house in the search for used mugs so I could slurp up the dregs of any remaining coffee and I guess old habits die hard.

For Christmas, my mum and sister got me a Nespresso machine and wow, this thing is amazing. You can buy insertable coffee pods in a number of varieties which are all different flavours. My personal favourites are Fortissio lungo and the caramel flavour. I try to limit myself to two coffees a day, and iced coffees make a nice change.

This recipe isn't anything revolutionary, but it is fuss free and extremely delicious.

You will need:
1 coffee pod
1 glassful of milk
A flavoured sugar syrup (optional, but I like these ones)
An ice cube tray
A straw

1. Brew one long coffee into a small jug and leave to cool for around 20 minutes.
2. Pour the coffee into an ice cube tray (I find silicone ones the easiest)
3. Leave in the freezer for a minimum of 12 hours and take out when you're ready to make your coffee
4. Remove each coffee cube and place into a glass
5. Add flavoured syrup of your choice if desired
6. Fill the glass with fresh milk and leave to stand for 10 minutes
7. Stir with a straw and enjoy!*

*Best enjoyed whilst lying on a beach in an exotic country, but whilst snuggled inside in rainy England is sometimes just as good