The Espresso Advantage: Why Stronger is Better for Iced Coffee When brewing iced coffee, most people default to pouring hot coffee over ice. However, this can result in a weak, watered down cup.
A stronger, more concentrated espresso based drink is exactly what you need to combat the diluting effects of ice.
Choosing the Right Type of Espresso for Iced Coffee Darker roasts tend to be more bitter and can stand up well to ice, while lighter roasts are often sweeter but may get lost in the mixture.