We tried to make our own iced coffee and it turned out pretty good. I am still practicing with different coffee flavors with the syrup and things I have to see which I like more. I like the blender with it because it helps mix the ice and stuff together and we add whipped cream to the top. The only thing I don’t like about it is the cord is too short to me. You have to have it right next to the plug in. But this would be a great gift to anyone who likes hot or cold iced coffees so they could save money from buying them at restaurants and just make their own at home.