Spiced Vanilla Cold Brew Concentrate
A smooth, rich cold brew with warm vanilla and cozy spices - perfect for any time
January 7, 2025
Looking for a coffee game-changer? This Spiced Vanilla Cold Brew Concentrate brings together smooth coffee with warm vanilla and a blend of cozy spices. It's the perfect base for all your iced coffee drinks, with deep flavors that'll make your taste buds dance!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just combine coarsely ground dark roast coffee with vanilla beans and our special spice blend, then let time do its magic. The result is a rich concentrate that stays fresh for up to two weeks in your fridge.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this cold brew concentrate! Here's why it's special:
- Super easy to make - just mix and wait
- Stays fresh for up to 2 weeks
- Versatile - use hot or cold
- Cost-effective - make cafe-quality drinks at home
Spiced Vanilla Cold Brew Concentrate
A smooth, rich cold brew with warm vanilla and cozy spices - perfect for any time
Cold Brew, Coffee Concentrate, Spiced Coffee, Vanilla Coffee, Iced Coffee, Cold Brew Coffee
Equipment
- Large glass jar or pitcher
- Coffee grinder
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Coffee filter
- Airtight storage container
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cardamom pods
- 2 whole star anise
- 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
Instructions
- Coarsely grind your coffee beans
- Split vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape out seeds
- Combine ground coffee, vanilla beans (pods and seeds), and all spices in a large jar
- Add cold filtered water and stir gently to combine
- Cover and refrigerate for 12-18 hours
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- Strain again through a coffee filter for extra clarity
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best flavor
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Dilute 1:1 with water or milk for regular strength coffee
- Filter twice for the cleanest taste
Calories: 15kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0g, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
4 cups concentrate
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
