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How to Use Ultra Coffee Concentrate: Hot or Iced in Seconds

How to Use Ultra Coffee Concentrate: Hot or Iced in Seconds

By Jot | For those who take their coffee easy | Published: 2026-10-31

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to use ultra coffee concentrate for hot or iced coffee in seconds. Get the right concentrate-to-water ratio, stretch a bottle to 14 cups, and avoid common mistakes.

Quick answer

Start with one part Original Ultra Coffee Concentrate to three or four parts water or milk, stir, and taste. Adjust the ratio to your strength preference—this method works for both hot and iced drinks and takes seconds.

Why the ratio matters more than the method

Concentrate is brewed strong so you can dilute it to taste. The same bottle makes a bold iced coffee or a milder hot latte depending on how much liquid you add. For iced drinks, use slightly less water because melting ice will dilute the drink further. For hot drinks, warm the water or milk first, then stir in the concentrate—boiling liquid can make the coffee taste flat.

When to use milk instead of water

Milk adds body and sweetness, which can mask the chocolatey notes in the blend. If you want a cappuccino-style drink, use milk; for a clear cup that shows off the coffee's smooth Peruvian and Colombian character, use water. Both are valid—just adjust the concentrate amount to keep the flavor balanced.

Step-by-step: make hot or iced coffee with concentrate

  1. Chill or heat your base liquid: For iced coffee, fill a glass with cold water or milk and ice. For hot coffee, warm water or milk in a mug—avoid boiling. If using ice, account for melting by starting with slightly less liquid.
  2. Measure the concentrate: Start with 1 tablespoon (about 15 ml) of concentrate for every 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 ml) of water or milk. This is a starting point, not a rule. Use a measuring spoon the first few times to calibrate your taste.
  3. Combine and stir: Pour the concentrate into the liquid and stir well. For hot drinks, stir until fully incorporated; for iced, stir gently to chill without splashing. Add liquid to concentrate, not the other way around, to avoid clumping.
  4. Taste and adjust: Sip and add more concentrate for a stronger cup or more liquid for a milder one. For iced drinks, taste after the ice has melted slightly to judge final strength. Keep a note of your preferred ratio for next time—everyone's taste differs.
  5. Store the bottle properly: Replace the cap tightly and refrigerate after opening. Check the label for the recommended use-by period once opened. Cold storage helps preserve flavor; don't leave the bottle out on the counter.

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