Espresso Vanilla cubes

Bold, smooth, and ready in 5 minutes

These espresso vanilla cubes bring instant coffee flavor to your milk, iced coffee, or dessert drinks. The espresso adds bold coffee kick, the vanilla smooths it out.

What you need

• 1 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: a touch of maple syrup or honey

How to make it

1. Brew strong espresso or coffee
2. Let it cool slightly
3. Stir in vanilla extract
4. Add sweetener if using
5. Pour into ice cube trays
6. Freeze for at least 4 hours

Why this works

No dilution, pure flavor. Regular ice cubes water down your iced coffee - these add more coffee flavor instead. Drop a cube into cold milk for instant iced latte, or add to hot milk for a quick coffee fix.

Practical tip: Use leftover morning coffee - don't waste it, freeze it. The vanilla adds smoothness without being too sweet. These cubes are perfect for coffee lovers who want convenience without compromise.