Best Iced Coffee In Minnesota
Basic iced coffee is going deluxe. This cooling beverage is taking on as many flavors as ice cream. These coffee establishments liven up the chilled brew with honey, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, chocolate and assorted spices. Hints and dashes of flavor go a long way in the creation of iced coffee specialties. They are the icing over ice cubes.
Kopplin's Coffee
2038 Marshall Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
(651) 698-0457
www.kopplinscoffee.com
Made to order regular coffee and coffee specialties come from Kopplin's own hand-selected and hand-roasted coffee beans. Kopplin's has a way with coffee. Espresso is made as a ristretto and becomes macchiato when lightly touched with foam. The mochas, cappuccinos, Italian-style Americano and lattes — all espresso creations — are delicious when hot. Poured over ice, they taste even more extraordinary.
Caribou Coffee
56 E. 6th St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 225-0844
www.cariboucoffee.com
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Caribou Coffee has multiple company-owned stores and several international franchises. The coffee menu often features new hot and cold specialties. The iced coffee house specialties blend coffee with caramel, chocolate and vanilla. The traditional coffee over ice is a staple. The Northern Lite version has a lower caloric content.
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Amore Coffee
879 Smith Ave. W.
St. Paul MN 55118
(651) 330-0570
www.amorecoffee.com
You'll love the iced latte and iced mocha at Amore Coffee. A lot of care goes into making these cool espresso javas. But something about Mexican mocha hits the spot. It might be from the tequila, chili powder or a few ingredients from Spanish coffee. Until you order Mexican mocha over ice, you'll be missing out on a refreshing java experience.
Bull Run Coffee Bar
3346 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 545-5972
www.bullruncoffee.com
The black buckwheat miel is said to be the best. If still on the menu, order as an iced coffee treat. Some of the coffee drinks have an artisanal gaze (not glaze) from the cup, which may make it seem like the coffee is looking back at you as you sip. Bull Run has two coffee bars in Minneapolis.
Five Watt Coffee
3745 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 259-7519
www.fivewattcoffee.com
This community coffee house serves specialty drinks, often liberally sprinkled with different types of bitters. The bitters are from celery, walnuts, plums, grapefruit and various botanical roots. The drinks often consist of cold press coffee, ideal for making iced coffee or iced coffee specialties. Coffee is usually considered an energizer to awaken or prevent falling asleep on the job, at the wheel or on a date. But the right coffee drink can bring on relaxation and even sleep. If you crave coffee before a beauty rest, try Five Watt's Hibernator. Made with honey, cold press, toasted almonds and milk, this coffee drink might be a good restful beverage.
Urban Bean Coffee
2401 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 325-1390
www.urbanbeancoffee.com
Urban Bean has plenty of espresso and traditional American coffee. Cold press is popular here. This coffee shop has four iced coffee selections made from cold press or espresso. All are pleasantly sweet. The coffee to try, however, is the miel. Made with honey, steamed milk, espresso and cinnamon, it's a coffee specialty often on the list of repeat orders. While miel is not on the iced coffee menu, don't hesitate to order as a cold coffee treat.
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Linda Cameron has written home design, home improvement and lifestyle articles for The Boston Globe and City Shopper Magazine. She has related interests in the building industry, travel, real estate and financing. She is a contributor to Examiner, House Spot, Techsling and Behance, covering topics on career, people, businesses, education and technology.