Name: Cinnamon Vanilla Cold Brew
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee; 2 cups cold water; 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ice for serving; 1/2 cup milk or cream optional, for serving; sweetener optional, to taste

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook0 min

Total10 min

Servings2

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Equipment

Large jar or cold brew maker
Fine mesh sieve or coffee filter

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Method

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Mix and steep the cold brew

Combine the coarsely ground coffee, cold water, and cinnamon in a jar. Stir gently, cover, and steep in the fridge for 12 to 18 hours. Strain through a fine sieve or coffee filter into a smooth concentrate.

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Add vanilla and ice

Stir the vanilla extract into the cold brew. Fill a glass with ice and pour the cinnamon vanilla brew over the top.

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Finish and serve

Top with a splash of milk or cream, if you like, and stir. Add sweetener to taste and serve cold.

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Tips

NoteA longer steep, up to 18 hours, makes a smoother, low-acid brew.

NoteA cinnamon stick infuses more gently than ground cinnamon, which may need extra straining.

NoteFor a creamier drink, use barista oat milk for the best foam.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorKeep the strained concentrate in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Best freshTastes smoothest the day after straining.

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Frequently asked

Can I use store-bought cold brew?+

Yes — skip the steep and start at the vanilla step with your favourite cold brew.

Cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon?+

Both work; a stick infuses gently, ground cinnamon is quicker but may need straining.

How long does the concentrate keep?+

Up to 1 week, covered, in the refrigerator.

Cinnamon Vanilla Cold Brew

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment