Winter Chai Cold Brew with Fig and Star Anise
A cozy cold brew coffee with warming chai spices and sweet dried figs
February 11, 2025
Looking for a winter spin on your cold brew? This aromatic chai-spiced cold brew combines the smoothness of slow-steeped coffee with the warmth of traditional Indian spices and sweet, chewy figs. The star anise adds a gentle licorice note that ties everything together perfectly!
This recipe is super simple to make ahead. Just combine coarse-ground dark roast coffee with whole spices and let it steep overnight. The result is a perfectly balanced, less acidic brew that's great for cool mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of coffee and warming spices
- Make ahead friendly - stays fresh for up to a week
- Less acidic than regular coffee
- Naturally sweetened with dried figs
Winter Chai Cold Brew with Fig and Star Anise
A cozy cold brew coffee with warming chai spices and sweet dried figs
Cold Brew Coffee, Chai Spices, Winter Drinks, Fig Coffee, Star Anise, Indian-Inspired Coffee
Equipment
- Large glass jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Cheesecloth
- Coffee grinder
- Small dry pan for toasting spices
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse ground dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 4 whole star anise pods
- 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 6 dried figs, chopped
- Ice cubes for serving
- Milk or cream (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly toast all whole spices in a dry pan until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes
- In a large jar, combine coffee grounds, toasted spices, and chopped figs
- Pour cold filtered water over the coffee mixture
- Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated
- Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth
- Serve over ice, diluting with water or milk to taste
Pro Tips
- Use whole spices instead of ground for better flavor and easier filtering
- Toast the spices lightly before adding to enhance their flavors
- Choose plump, soft dried figs for the best sweetness
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 201mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 15g, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
