Chic Summer Coffee Moments

Blog Post: Chic Summer Coffee Moments – Fresh Recipes for the Stylish Home Café

At Roses and Dreams office, we believe that style extends beyond your wardrobe, it lives in the rituals of your day. And in summer, few things feel as indulgently refreshing as a thoughtfully prepared iced coffee. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning before les enfants wake up or hosting an elegant goûter with friends, a cool, chic coffee moment sets the tone.

Here are three refined iced coffee ideas that bring a bit of café parisien charm into your summer — including a modern favorite, the Iced Tahini Honey Latte.

 1. Iced Tahini Honey Latte

A creamy, nutty, slightly sweet dream — and yes, tahini belongs in your coffee.

🌸 Ingredients

• 1 shot (or 1/4 cup) of espresso or strong brewed coffee
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1–2 tsp honey (or more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup cold milk or plant milk (oat and almond work beautifully)
• Ice

🌼 Instructions

1. In a small bowl or glass, whisk together the tahini, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
2. Add the espresso or coffee and stir well to combine.
3. Pour over a tall glass filled with ice.
4. Top with your milk of choice and stir to blend.
5. Garnish with a tiny swirl of tahini or a dusting of cinnamon for that extra je ne sais quoi.

Style pairing: Sip in your linen shirt dress with gold sandals, and your go-to woven market tote resting nearby.

 2. Café Miel Glacé (Iced Honey-Spiced Coffee)

Inspired by French cafés but with a summer twist.

🌸 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom or cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cold milk
• Ice
• Optional: splash of cream or oat milk foam on top

🌼Instructions

1. Mix the honey and spices into the cooled coffee until dissolved.
2. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the spiced coffee.
3. Add milk and stir.
4. Top with a creamy swirl if you like a café-style finish.

 3. Iced Vanilla Cold Brew with Summer Berries

A delicate, slightly fruity sip that feels like a Parisian picnic.

🌸 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
• 1/2 tsp vanilla syrup or extract
• A few crushed strawberries or raspberries
• Splash of milk or cream
• Ice

🌼 Instructions

1. In your glass, lightly mash a few berries.
2. Add ice, cold brew, vanilla, and a splash of milk.
3. Stir gently and enjoy the swirls of color and flavor.

Serve with: a buttery madeleine or petite fruit tart, and a breezy playlist of French pop songs in the background.

❤️ Final Thought:

Your summer coffee ritual deserves to be as elegant as your style, be creative the possibilities are endless! Whether you’re sipping solo in your sun-drenched kitchen or sharing with friends in your garden, these drinks add a little luxury to your day — just like the pieces you’ll find in our boutique.

À votre santé — and happy sipping!

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