Description
Ina Garten’s vanilla cold-brewed iced coffee delivers smooth, rich caffeine perfection with minimal effort. Chilled, creamy, and subtly sweet, this simple recipe offers you a refreshing summer drink that elevates morning coffee into a delightful gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups coarsely ground Colombian coffee (5 ounces | 142 grams)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Serving Components:
- Ice
- Whole milk
- Sugar
Instructions
- For the coffee cone method, combine ground coffee with 1.9 liters () of cold tap water in a large jar or pitcher. Secure the container with a lid and allow the mixture to steep in the refrigerator overnight, developing a rich and smooth cold brew profile.
- After the steeping period, position a coffee filter inside a large coffee cone over a clean container. Carefully pour the coffee mixture through the filter, allowing the liquid to drain completely while capturing the grounds.
- Discard the used coffee grounds from the filter, ensuring a clean extraction. Gently stir vanilla extract into the filtered cold brew to enhance its aromatic complexity.
- Prepare serving glasses by filling them halfway with ice cubes, creating a chilled foundation for the beverage. Slowly pour the cold brew over the ice, maintaining the drink’s temperature and refreshing quality.
- Personalize the cold brew by adding milk and sugar to individual taste preferences. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the additional ingredients, creating a smooth and balanced flavor profile.
- Serve the cold brew immediately, ensuring it remains ice cold for maximum enjoyment and optimal taste experience.
- Alternatively, for the CoffeeSock method, place the CoffeeSock into a clean jar, folding the top over the jar’s neck to secure it.
- Add ground coffee to the sock, then introduce 240 milliliters () of cold tap water to moisten the grounds. Allow the coffee to bloom for approximately 60 seconds, releasing initial flavors.
- Carefully tie the CoffeeSock as instructed, then submerge it completely in the jar. Fill the remaining space with cold tap water, seal the container, and refrigerate for 12 hours.
- After steeping, remove the CoffeeSock from the jar, gently squeezing to extract maximum flavor while discarding the used grounds.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the extracted cold brew, stirring to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Complete the preparation by following the same serving steps as the coffee cone method: fill glasses with ice, pour cold brew, and customize with milk and sugar to taste.
Notes
- Cold brewing transforms harsh coffee acids, creating a smoother, less bitter drink that’s gentler on your stomach.
- Coarse grounds work best for extracting rich flavors without releasing unwanted bitter compounds during the lengthy steeping process.
- Patience matters significantly – longer brewing times extract deeper, more complex coffee notes that make cold brew uniquely delicious.
- Filtering slowly prevents sediment from clouding your final refreshing beverage, ensuring a clean and crisp drinking experience.
- Customize your cold brew by experimenting with milk, sweeteners, and serving temperatures to match your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 hours
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (16 oz)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg