With temperatures hovering above 90 degrees lately, it's time to switch from warm comfort to cool refreshment when it comes to your daily caffeine fix.
Luckily, Philly is a treasure trove of quality coffee shops, many of which feature tasty variations of iced coffee that help beat the summer heat and get your brain wired for the day.
From the traditional to the nitro-brewed, to the alcohol-infused, here are five iced coffee creations to try right now.
HubBub Coffee Company - 'Nitro' Cold Brew
1717 Arch Street | 3736 Spruce Street | 232 North Radnor Chester Road,
Radnor, PA This creamy creation from HubBub filters iced coffee through a nitro draft, resulting in a beverage with a frothy, Guinness-like texture. Served without ice, you can sip this one like a beer, only it'll get your brain going instead of loosening you up.
La Colombe - Iced Latte
130 South 19th Street | 1335 Frankford Avenue | 1414 South Penn Square
Much like Hubbub's cold brew, La Columbe's new iced latte is a draft drink that has a "milkshake" taste that's "naturally sweet," according to Daily Coffee News. The drink, samples of which have been offered at the store's Philly locations recently, will also come in canned form, according to PhillyMag, making it the perfect pick-me-up when you're out and about.
ReAnimator Coffee - Traditional Iced Coffee
310 West Master Street | 1523 East Susquehanna Avenue
With many local coffee vendors entering the cold brew race, ReAinamtor has taken a different approach. They brew a double batch of coffee and filter it through one-half as much ice and water as normal. This is done to preserve the floral and citrus flavors of your typical cup of hot coffee without watering it down.
Ultimo Coffee - The Lady Idido
1900 South 15th Street | 2149 Catharine Street
The Lady Idido is iced coffee with an iced tea twist. This brew pairs their iced coffee brew, using imported beans from Ethiopia, with a lemon and lavender syrup, giving it a hint of Earl Grey Tea. While light and refreshing, it still has a distinctive coffee taste.
Oyster House - Long Island Iced Coffee
1516 Sansom Street
Here's an iced coffee that will knock you on your butt. Made with cafe-infused whiskey, a forfeited wine and Yards Love Stout, this creation tastes like coffee but kicks like a cocktail. With traces of orange and lime and a bit of Kahlua, this strong and creative blend is a must.