Flash-Brewed Chemex With Vanilla Bean
A refreshing iced coffee with real vanilla bean and bright citrus notes
December 21, 2024
Looking for a cool twist on your regular iced coffee? This flash-brewed Chemex method creates an incredibly clean and refreshing drink that's naturally sweet and infused with real vanilla bean goodness.
Using a medium-light roast coffee and the quick-chill method brings out amazing bright flavors. The vanilla bean adds a natural sweetness that perfectly complements the coffee's natural notes. It's super easy to make and perfect for those warm summer mornings!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Discover why this isn't your ordinary iced coffee:
- Real vanilla bean adds natural sweetness without artificial flavors
- Flash-brewing preserves the coffee's bright, crisp flavors
- Chemex filtration creates an incredibly clean cup
- No dilution unlike traditional iced coffee methods
Flash-Brewed Chemex With Vanilla Bean
A refreshing iced coffee with real vanilla bean and bright citrus notes
Iced Coffee, Flash Brew, Chemex Coffee, Vanilla Bean Coffee, Cold Coffee, Summer Coffee
Equipment
- Chemex brewer
- Chemex filters
- Burr grinder
- Digital scale
- Gooseneck kettle
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 40g medium-light roast coffee beans
- 1 vanilla bean pod
- 600g hot water (205°F)
- 300g ice cubes
- Additional ice for serving
Instructions
- Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Add seeds to your ground coffee
- Place 300g ice in the bottom of your Chemex
- Grind coffee to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in Chemex and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and vanilla bean seeds to filter
- Pour 100g hot water to bloom coffee for 30 seconds
- Continue pouring hot water in circular motion until you reach 600g total
- Remove filter once brewing is complete
- Serve immediately over fresh ice
Calories: 15kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 116mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT10M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
