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Iced coffee is a coffee beverage served chilled or over ice, brewed through various methods with the fundamental division being cold brew – brewing the coffee cold, yielding a different flavour and not requiring cooling – or brewing normally (hot) and then cooling, generally by pouring over ice or into ice cold milk. In hot brewing of iced coffee, sweeteners and flavourings are often mixed into the hot coffee before cooling, due to faster dissolution in hot water. Alternatively, syrup (sugar pre-dissolved in water) may be used, particularly gum syrup.

Pre-packaged iced coffee is available as a grocery item in several countries, though without ice. Iced coffee is also regularly available in most coffee shops. Regardless of brewing method, iced coffee is generally brewed at a higher strength than normal coffee, due to the dilution caused by the ice.

History
Mazagran, a cold, sweetened coffee beverage that originated in Algeria circa 1840, has been described as "the original iced coffee". It was prepared with coffee syrup and cold water. Frozen coffee beverages, similar to slush, are documented in the 19th century, often called "café frappé (à la glace)". Similar is the Italian granita al caffè. Coffee brewed then chilled with ice, called "iced coffee", appears in menus and recipes in the late 19th century. Iced coffee was popularized by a marketing campaign of the Joint Coffee Trade Publicity Committee of the United States in 1920. Much later, it was marketed by chain outlets like Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks.

In Japan, iced coffee (アイスコーヒー, aisu kōhī) has been drunk since Taishō period (around the 1920s) in coffeehouses. It is served with gum syrup and milk. Cold tea was already popular, so it was natural to drink cold coffee. Cold brew coffee is also common in Japan, where it is known as Dutch coffee (ダッチ・コーヒー, dacchi kōhī), due to the historical Dutch coffee trade from Indonesia. In 1969, UCC Ueshima Coffee released canned coffee, which made coffee available everywhere. Today, canned liquid coffee is consumed both cold and hot.

Serving and production
Iced coffee may be served already chilled, or poured hot over ice. Because sugar does not dissolve readily into cold liquids, it must be added either directly to the hot base, or to the finished product in the form of syrup. There are variations in production and serving of iced coffee based on location.

Coffee-flavoured milk (Australia)
In Australia, iced coffee is coffee flavoured milk with a lot of added sugar. Iced coffee is commonly available as a prepackaged, ready to consume drink or cafe style, which is typically topped with ice cream and whipped cream. The drink may also include syrup, cream, cocoa powder or coffee beans. The cafe style is something like an un-blended milkshake.

Café helado (Chile)
Café helado is composed of espresso, or Coffee powder. Ice cream is added to the coffee as well as sugary additives such as vanilla, cinnamon, or Dulce de leche. Iced coffee is enjoyed during the summer time at breakfast and at parties. Atop of Chilean iced coffee may also be whipped cream, and chopped nuts.

"Tak" technique (China)
Originating from China, the "Tak" technique involves leaving the coffee to cool to room temperature over a number of hours, then adding ice afterwards.

Eiskaffee (Germany)
In Germany there are different types of Eiskaffee (coffee with ice cream). The most widespread form is a flavoured milk drink similar to Australian iced coffee, available in German coffeehouses and in Eisdielen (ice cream parlours). It consists of filtered, hot brewed and cooled coffee with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream on top.

Frappé (Greece)
In Greece, one of the most popular coffees is a variation of iced coffee called Frappé. The preparation entails instant coffee (traditionally Nescafe), water, and optionally, sugar, together using either an electric mixer or a shaker to create a foam. Subsequently, milk is optionally added followed by ice cubes, and the remainder is topped with water.

Other popular iced coffee beverages in Greece include Freddo Cappuccino, which is topped with a cold milk-based foam known as aphrogala (Greek: αφρόγαλα), and Freddo Espresso, which are made with a double shot of espresso coffee mixed in a mixer with a few ice cubes and poured over ice.

Instant iced coffee (India)
Iced coffee in India usually consists of instant coffee mixed with cold/frozen milk in a blender, producing a thin, coffee-flavoured smoothie or often mixed with vanilla ice cream for thicker consistency. South Australians, especially in Adelaide, are also known for this drink. A more upscale version is popular in the espresso bar chains Barista and Cafe Coffee Day. This is made with a shot of espresso and cold milk, similar to a latte.

Ledena kava (Slovenia)
In Slovenia, iced coffee is called "ledena kava". Ledena kava is composed with double espresso, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, almond or chocolate flake and waffle.

Thai iced coffee (Thailand)
Thai iced coffee is brewed using strong black coffee, sweetened with sugar, heavy cream (or half-and-half) and cardamom, and quickly cooled and served over ice. Some variations are brewed using espresso. Thai iced coffee can be served with whipped cream on top for a layered effect, and garnished with cinnamon, vanilla or anise.

Iced coffee (United States)
Iced coffee can be made from cold brew coffee, where coffee grounds are soaked for several hours and then strained. Prior to the commercialization of cold brewers, consumers took the matter into their own hands, cold-brewing an iced coffee by soaking ground coffee and chicory with water. The next day, the grounds would be filtered out. The result was a very strong coffee concentrate that was mixed with milk and sweetened. This sweeter, creamier form of iced coffee is the type commonly found in New Orleans, Louisiana, at local coffee chains such as CC's Coffee House.

Vietnamese iced coffee (Vietnam)
Vietnamese iced coffee is drip coffee with condensed milk served over ice. In Vietnam, it is typical to use a phin filter or French press to brew the dark-roasted beans often used to make iced coffee. It is generally a sweeter, heavier drink than its Thai counterpart.

Popularity
Long popular among coffee enthusiasts in the U.S.,[citation needed] iced coffee is quickly gaining popularity among the general consumer audience as evidenced by the fact that it is available in mass food franchises and sold bottled in grocery stores. Iced coffee is prepared many different ways, including cold brew coffee and chilling conventional coffee. Many people often put milk in their iced coffee and recently, milk alternatives such as almond milk or oat milk, have become extremely popular across the United States.

In the Philippines, packaged iced coffee is gaining prominence in stores, featuring brands both foreign and domestic. For example, iced coffee (Nadeccino) has been introduced by a dairy company called NADEC, and powdered versions are introduced as an outstanding product innovation by a growing coffee brand called Cofique developed by a multinational food company called Goody.