Cold Brew Vanilla Coffee

Transform your coffee routine with this irresistibly smooth and aromatic Cold Brew Vanilla Coffee! This recipe combines the bold richness of steeped coarse ground coffee with a touch of natural vanilla extract, creating a perfectly balanced, café-quality cold brew with minimal effort. With just 10 minutes of prep time and an overnight steep in the fridge, you'll wake up to a refreshing, customizable coffee concentrate that’s perfect served over ice. Sweeten it to your liking with a hint of sugar, or elevate it with a splash of milk or cream. Perfect for hot summer days or anytime you crave a chilled coffee treat, this make-ahead cold brew is your answer to creamy, flavorful, and naturally cool coffee bliss. Stay refreshed and energized all week—this recipe yields up to four servings and stores beautifully in the refrigerator!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:720 mins

Total Time:730 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarse ground coffee
• 4 cups cold filtered water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pitcher or jar, combine 1 cup of coarse ground coffee with 4 cups of cold filtered water.

Step 2

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the coffee mixture.

Step 3

Stir the mixture gently to ensure all coffee grounds are fully saturated with water.

Step 4

Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent any contamination.

Step 5

Refrigerate the mixture for 12 to 24 hours, depending on how strong you like your cold brew.

Step 6

Once the brewing time is complete, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or a coffee filter into another container to remove the coffee grounds.

Step 7

If desired, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and stir until dissolved for a touch of sweetness.

Step 8

Serve the cold brew over ice, and optionally, add milk or cream to taste.

Step 9

Store any leftover cold brew in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1226.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	156.8

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 2.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48.2mg	0%
Iron 0.0mg	0%
Potassium 1168.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.1%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 76.7%