Blood Orange Cinnamon Cold Brew with Star Anise
A refreshing cold brew with sweet blood orange and warm spices - perfect winter twist!
February 25, 2025
Love cold brew but looking for something extra special? This Blood Orange Cinnamon Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with sweet-tart blood oranges and warming spices like cinnamon and star anise. It's a perfect blend of citrus brightness and cozy winter flavors!
This drink is surprisingly simple to make at home. Start with your favorite medium-dark roast beans cold brewed overnight, then mix with a house-made blood orange syrup and a hint of warming spices. It's perfect for those sunny winter mornings when you want something refreshing but seasonal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:
- Unique seasonal flavors that combine refreshing citrus with warming spices
- Make-ahead friendly - prep the cold brew and syrup in advance
- Instagram-worthy looks with that gorgeous blood orange color
- Perfectly balanced - not too sweet, not too bitter
Blood Orange Cinnamon Cold Brew with Star Anise
A refreshing cold brew with sweet blood orange and warm spices - perfect winter twist!
Cold Brew Coffee, Blood Orange, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Winter Coffee, Iced Coffee, Starbucks Copycat
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse ground coffee beans (medium-dark roast)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 blood oranges
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- Ice cubes
- Optional: oat milk for serving
Instructions
- **For the cold brew:** Combine ground coffee with 4 cups cold water in a large jar. Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate for 12-16 hours.
- **For the blood orange syrup:** Combine juice from 2 blood oranges, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and star anise in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Strain the cold brew through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
- For each drink, fill a tall glass with ice. Add 1 cup cold brew and 2-3 tablespoons blood orange syrup.
- Stir well and top with oat milk if desired. Garnish with a blood orange slice and star anise.
Pro Tips
- Use fresh blood oranges when in season (usually December to March) for the best color and flavor
- Cold brew your coffee for 12-16 hours for optimal smoothness
- Make extra blood orange syrup and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Toast your spices briefly before using to enhance their flavor
Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
12 minutes
Prep. Time:
15 minutes
