Cold-brew iced coffee is steeped in water overnight in the fridge, which gives it a smoother, sweeter taste than traditional hot-brewed coffee. Sweetened with homemade vanilla honey, this is the perfect drink for those hot summer days!
Author: Chelsea
Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 1 serving (plus more syrup and cold-brew coffee for a later use)
Ingredients
Cold-Brew Coffee:
2 cups coarsely-ground coffee beans
8 cups cold water
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Vanilla Honey
1 cup raw honey
4 tsp vanilla bean paste*
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To make one Iced Coffee:
6 ounces cold-brew coffee
1-2 Tbsp vanilla honey
6-8 ounces milk (or to taste)
3-4 large ice cubes
Instructions
To make the cold brew coffee, combine coffee beans and water in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (or up to 24). Once steeped, place a large coffee filter over another large bowl and slowly pour the coffee mixture over the filter, OR, if your beans are course enough, strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard the grounds. Store coffee in an airtight container or pitcher in the fridge.
To make the vanilla honey, combine honey and vanilla bean paste until combined; store in an airtight container.
To make the iced coffee, combine coffee, vanilla honey in a large glass and stir until honey is incorporated. Add a few ice cubes to the glass, then top with milk. Serve.
Notes
*You can find vanilla bean paste in most grocery stores. If you'd prefer, however, you could use real vanilla beans. Using vanilla extract is possible too, but it will yield a more subtle taste.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/cold-brew-vanilla-honey-coffee/