Best 18 Cold Brew Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the world of cold brew coffee, a delightful beverage that captivates with its smooth taste and robust flavor. This brewing method brings out the coffee's natural sweetness and minimizes bitterness, making it a favorite among coffee enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. Discover the art of crafting cold brew at home with our comprehensive guide, featuring three distinct recipes: Classic Cold Brew, Iced Coffee, and Nitro Cold Brew. Embark on a brewing adventure that will elevate your coffee experience to new heights.

Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH PRESS COLD BREW



French Press Cold Brew image

If you're wondering how to make cold brew coffee at home, try this easy recipe with the perfect coffee-to-water ratio. I prefer to drink the cold brew with unsweetened soy milk.

Provided by gem

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Coffee Drinks Recipes

Time 16h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 ounces coarsely ground coffee beans
2 cups filtered water, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Pour ground coffee into a French press and add water. Place plunger lid on top and press the plunger down 1 to 2 inches to make sure all coffee grounds are fully submerged; do not press all the way down. Let coffee steep at room temperature for 16 to 18 hours.
  • Strain coffee through a coffee filter in a small strainer. Transfer to an airtight bottle or jar and keep in the fridge for up to a week.
  • To serve, fill a glass with ice, and add equal parts of cold brew and water or milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 18.4 mg

COLD-BREW COFFEE



Cold-Brew Coffee image

Cold brewing reduces the acidity of coffee, which enhances its natural sweetness and complex flavors. Even those who take hot coffee with sugar and cream might find themselves sipping cold brew plain. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup coarsely ground medium-roast coffee
1 cup hot water (205°)
6 to 7 cups cold water
Optional: 2% milk or half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Place the coffee grounds in a clean glass container. Pour hot water over the grounds; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. (The longer the coffee sits, the stronger the flavor.), Strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve; discard grounds. Strain the coffee again through a coffee filter; discard grounds. Serve over ice, with milk or cream if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

COLD-BREW ICED TEA



Cold-Brew Iced Tea image

Stuck on sun tea? Our test kitchen took a cue from coffee fanatics and made a batch of tea cold-brew style, steeping it in the fridge instead. The result? Mellower, more flavorful, and perfect for those rainy days, too.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bon Appétit     Tea     Non-Alcoholic     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Iced Tea     Summer     Drink

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 1

10 black tea bags

Steps:

  • Combine 10 black tea bags and 8 cups cold water in a large pitcher. Cover; chill at least 4 hours. Discard tea bags. Serve over ice with lemon slices.

COLD BREW COFFEE ICE CREAM



Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream image

Coffee ice cream is my favorite flavor, and I wanted to see if I could use the cold brew technique to get pure coffee flavor in the base. I think it worked very well. I added chunks of ganache and cacao nibs after churning the ice cream. You can try any add-ins you like!

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes

Time 18h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups heavy cream, divided
¾ cup coffee beans, coarsely ground
1 cup milk
½ cup superfine sugar
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons tapioca starch
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup cream and coffee in a container. Stir to combine; seal and let steep in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the refrigerator. Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place over a medium saucepan. Strain the mixture, squeezing the cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the cheesecloth and its contents.
  • Add remaining cream and 1 cup milk to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar, milk powder, and vanilla extract. Simmer until well combined, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk 2 tablespoons milk with tapioca starch. Stir into the hot ice cream base. Stir in coffee liqueur.
  • Cool ice cream base to room temperature, at least 20 minutes. Refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Churn ice cream base in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Pack into a freezer-safe container. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 56.4 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

COLD BREW ICED COFFEE



Cold Brew Iced Coffee image

Delicious iced coffee. The cold brew method guarantees a drink that's refreshing without being bitter.

Provided by rpitingolo

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 12h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

10 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee beans
32 fluid ounces cold water
ice cubes

Steps:

  • Place the coffee grounds into the bottom of a 34-ounce or larger French press.
  • Pour cold water over coffee grounds. Stir with a wooden spoon or chopstick until incorporated, 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Place the French press in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Press down on the French press to separate water from coffee grounds. Divide coffee among 2 glasses; top with ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 36.6 mg

TOASTED COCONUT COLD-BREW ICED COFFEE



Toasted Coconut Cold-Brew Iced Coffee image

This refreshing drink gets infused with rich coconut flavor in two ways: a nutty, toasted coconut syrup and a creamy coconut milk floater.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     Drinks     Coffee     Summer     Coconut     Non-Alcoholic

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

For the toasted coconut syrup:
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons honey
For the drink:
6 ounces cold brew
Coconut milk (for serving)

Steps:

  • Make the toasted coconut syrup:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring toasted coconut, sugar, honey, and 1/2 cup water to a low boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl or resealable glass container, pushing down on solids to extract as much syrup as possible. You should have about 1/3 cup.
  • Make the drink:
  • Fill a glass with ice and add cold brew. Stir in desired amount of syrup (about 2 Tbsp.) Top with a splash of coconut milk.
  • Do Ahead
  • Toasted coconut syrup can be made 7 days ahead; store in an airtight container and chill.

COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE



Coconut Cold Brew Coffee image

Mixing toasted coconut into your coffee grounds before brewing creates a pleasant coconut flavor without any added syrups. If you're in the habit of buying an iced coffee from a shop every day, this economical homemade version will reduce your plastic use and save you time.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     Bon Appétit     Drink     Drinks     Coffee     Non-Alcoholic     Coconut     Brunch     Quick and Healthy     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 oz. coffee beans (about 4 cups), coarsely ground
1 1/2 cups toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
3 cups milk (cow's, oat, or nut) or water
2 Tbsp. (or more) pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place coffee and coconut in large bowl, jar, or pot. Slowly pour in 8 cups cool water and stir very gently until grounds are just moistened. Cover and chill 24 hours.
  • Strain coffee grounds through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass or bowl. Discard grinds. Line sieve with a coffee filter and add as much coffee as will fit. Strain gradually into a 1-qt. airtight container or jar, adding more coffee as space is available until all the coffee has been added. Allow grounds to sit in strainer and continue to drip 20 minutes.
  • To serve, pour 1/2 cup coffee into an ice-filled glass; add ½ cup milk and 1 tsp. maple syrup and stir to combine.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cold brew (without milk and maple syrup) can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

DIY COLD-BREW COFFEE



DIY Cold-Brew Coffee image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 pound light roast coffee beans (preferably African), ground for French press or coarser
Milk, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 pound coffee grounds with 6 cups cold water in a large pitcher or glass jar. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining coffee grounds and 3 cups cold water, making sure all the grounds are wet. Cover, and let steep, at room temperature for 12 hours or in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Pass mixture through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl; discard coffee grounds. Line sieve with a standard coffee filter and pass mixture through again; discarding any remaining sediment. Pour coffee concentrate into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  • To serve, dilute concentrate with an equal proportion of water or milk.

COCONUT COLD-BREW LATTE



Coconut Cold-Brew Latte image

Cold-brew lattes are all the rage at coffee shops, but they're so easy to make at home. This coconut cold-brew version is ridiculously refreshing and it's vegan! -Natalie Larsen, Columbia, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup coarsely ground medium-roast coffee
1/2 cup hot water (205°)
3-1/2 cups cold water
COCONUT SIMPLE SYRUP:
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
EACH SERVING:
Ice cubes
2 tablespoons coconut milk

Steps:

  • Place coffee grounds in a clean glass container. Pour hot water over grounds; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. (The longer the coffee sits, the stronger the flavor.), Meanwhile, for coconut simple syrup, in a small saucepan, bring water, sugar and coconut to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Strain and discard coconut. Cool completely., Strain coffee through a fine mesh sieve; discard grounds. Strain coffee again through a coffee filter; discard grounds. Store coffee in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For each serving, fill a large glass with ice. Add 1 cup cold brewed coffee and 4 tablespoons coconut syrup; stir. Top with coconut milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COLD AND FLU CLEAN AIR BREW



Cold and Flu Clean Air Brew image

We frequently boil this during the cold and flu season. We use it more as a prevention than a cure, but it can help to keep germs down and lessens the possibility of making other family members sick. It also smells great so it isn't a problem to keep it brewing. I put zero cook time because it isn't a set time and is up to the person how long they want it to brew.

Provided by SwoR8193

Categories     Homeopathy/Remedies

Time 3m

Yield 1 pot

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon clove
1 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 orange, zest of
1 teaspoon salt
water

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients to a large pot.
  • Fill with water.
  • Bring water to a boil and reduce to slow simmer.
  • Refill pot as necessary with water and fresh ingredients.
  • (I usually refill with water as needed and fresh ingredients once a day.) Notes: This can also be made and put into a tin can on heaters like your grandparents used to do or in a large tin can on a wood burning stove.
  • All of these ingredients have healing properties that ("may"
  • It also"may" help to relieve some cough and sinus symptoms.
  • Boiling plain water will help warm a room but adding the above ingredients can help clean the air.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2331.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.3

PUMPKIN CREAM COLD BREW



Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew image

Every fall I eagerly await this iced coffee from that famous coffee shop. What I don't like is that it can be pricey. So I decided to make my own pumpkin cream to be able to enjoy it year round.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Coffee Drinks Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons pumpkin pie syrup (such as Torani(R)), or to taste
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
ice
2 tablespoons sugar-free vanilla syrup (such as Torani®)
1 cup cold brew coffee, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine heavy whipping cream, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie syrup, and pumpkin spice in a bowl. Whip with a hand mixer until creamy and slightly thickened.
  • Fill 2 glasses with ice. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup to each glass, fill 2/3 of the way with cold brew coffee, and divide pumpkin cream evenly between both.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 105.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

DAIRY-FREE PUMPKIN CREAM COLD BREW



Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew image

Our non-dairy take on the famous pumpkin cream cold brew!

Provided by Lauren Magenta

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Coffee Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup almond milk
1 teaspoon pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch pumpkin pie spice, or to taste
½ cup cold brew coffee
ice as needed

Steps:

  • Add almond milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice to an electric milk frother. Mix until combined and foamy.
  • Pour cold brew into a cup with ice. Top with the pumpkin cream foam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 95.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

COLD BREW AND ALMOND MILK LATTE



Cold Brew and Almond Milk Latte image

Why pay for expensive iced lattes at coffeehouses when you can make them more affordably in your own home whenever you want?

Provided by A Day In the Kitchen

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Coffee Drinks Recipes     Latte Recipes

Time 18h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups room-temperature water
½ cup coarsely ground coffee beans
2 cups almond milk, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water and coffee grounds in a large carafe. Stir and cover. Let sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours.
  • Pour the coffee into a bottle through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to catch the grounds.
  • Fill an ice cube tray with the cold-brewed coffee and freeze until cubes are set, 6 hours to overnight. Store frozen cubes in a resealable plastic bag until ready to use.
  • Fill 1 glass with coffee ice cubes and top with almond milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 185.9 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH® COLD BREW COFFEE



Cinnamon Toast Crunch® Cold Brew Coffee image

Sweeten your iced coffee with a favorite morning flavor: milk infused with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Top it with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a sprinkling of cereal. Talk about a Pick Me Up.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup coffee beans
3 cups cold water
3 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal
3 cups whole milk
Ice
Whipped cream, if desired
2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Additional cereal, if desired, crushed

Steps:

  • Grind coffee into medium-fine grounds. Place coffee in large glass container. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. Strain coffee through fine mesh strainer. Strain again through coffee filter; discard grounds.
  • Heat oven to 300°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spread 3 cups cereal in pan. Bake 10 minutes; stir. Bake 5 minutes longer or until toasted. Cool 10 minutes. Add toasted cereal to large bowl. Add milk; stir. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Strain milk mixture through strainer; discard solids.
  • In 2-quart glass pitcher, stir together cold coffee and milk mixture. To serve, pour into glasses filled with ice; top with whipped cream, caramel sauce and crushed cereal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

COLD-BREW ICED COFFEE CONCENTRATE



Cold-Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate image

Provided by Rachel Sanders

Categories     Coffee     Non-Alcoholic     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 5 cups concentrate

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces coarsely ground fresh coffee beans
Milk (optional)
Special equipment:
Cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Place ground coffee in a large container. Gradually add 7 cups cold water. Stir gently to be sure all grounds are moistened. Cover with a layer of cheesecloth. Let stand at room temperature for 15 hours.
  • Remove cheesecloth and use it to line a fine-mesh sieve set over a large pitcher. Pour coffee through sieve into pitcher (do not stir); rinse jar and set aside. Discard cheesecloth with solids.
  • Line same sieve with a large coffee filter and set over reserved jar. Strain coffee through sieve into jar. (It may take up to 45 minutes for all of the coffee to drip through; do not stir or coffee may become cloudy.) Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Coffee concentrate can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Fill a glass with ice. Dilute 1 part coffee concentrate with 1 part milk, if desired, or water.

VEGAN PUMPKIN CREAM COLD BREW COFFEE



Vegan Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Coffee image

Fall served up cold. A chilled coconut-milk-based pumpkin cream tops icy cold brew for the perfect bridge between summer and fall. Give yourself lead time with this one: The cream floats best when it's refrigerated first.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk (I prefer Thai Kitchen brand for this one)
3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
Cold brew coffee
Ice
Pumpkin cream
Pinch pumpkin spice mix for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill your glass 3/4 of the way full of ice.
  • Pour coffee in about 2/3 full.
  • Give your pumpkin cream a good shake (it may have separated a bit while chilling). Spoon pumpkin cream over the top until glass is filled.
  • Sprinkle a bit of pumpkin spice mix over the top and serve.

COLD-BREW ICED COFFEE CONCENTRATE



COLD-BREW ICED COFFEE CONCENTRATE image

Categories     Coffee     Breakfast     Brunch     No-Cook     Drink

Yield 5 Cups Concentrate

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 ounces Fresh coffee beans, coarsely ground
7 cups Filtered cold water

Steps:

  • 1. Place ground coffee in a large glass container. 2. Gradually add 7 cups cold water, stirring gently to be sure all grounds are moistened. 3. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 12 - 15 hours. 4. Strain coffee though a fine-mesh sieve set over a large glass container (do not stir). 5. Strain coffee a second time using a coffee filter lined sieve and set over glass storage jar. (It may take up to 45 minutes for all of the coffee to drip through; do not stir or coffee may become cloudy.) 6. Cover and store chilled for up to 2 weeks. 7. To serve: ICED: Fill a glass with ice. Dilute 1 part coffee concentrate with 1 part milk or water. CAFE LATTE: Dilute 1 part coffee concentrate with 1 part milk. Heat in microwave.

AVOCADO COLD BREW SMOOTHIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Avocado Cold Brew Smoothie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cold brew coffee, avocado, vanilla extract, coconut milk, vanilla yogurt, ice, coconut flake

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup cold brew coffee
½ avocado, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup coconut milk
½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 cups ice
coconut flake, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the cold brew coffee, avocado, vanilla, coconut milk, yogurt, and ice to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Serve in a glass and top with coconut flakes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Use coarse ground coffee. This will help prevent the coffee from becoming bitter.
  • Use filtered or spring water. Tap water can contain impurities that can affect the taste of the coffee.
  • Steep the coffee for at least 12 hours. This will allow the coffee to extract its full flavor.
  • Store the cold brew in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve the cold brew over ice or with milk and sugar to taste.

Conclusion:

Cold brew coffee is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy your favorite coffee. It is easy to make and can be stored for up to 2 weeks. Experiment with different coffee beans and brewing times to find the perfect cold brew for you.

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