Description
Ina Garten’s vanilla cold-brewed iced coffee delivers smooth, rich flavor perfect for summer sipping. Chilled coffee becomes a delightful treat with her simple method and elegant vanilla twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (5 oz | 142 g) Colombian coffee, coarsely ground
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Ice
- Whole milk
- Sugar
Instructions
- Coffee Infusion: Combine ground coffee with cold tap water in a large jar, securing the lid and refrigerating overnight to develop a deep, smooth cold brew essence.
- Filtration Process: Position a coffee filter in a large cone over a clean container, carefully pouring the coffee mixture through to separate grounds from liquid, ensuring a clean and pure extraction.
- Flavor Enhancement: Gently stir vanilla extract into the filtered cold brew, introducing a subtle aromatic complexity to the beverage.
- Serving Preparation: Fill serving glasses halfway with ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the cold brew. Slowly pour the chilled coffee over the ice, maintaining its refreshing character.
- Personalization: Customize the cold brew with milk and sugar according to individual taste preferences, stirring thoroughly to achieve a harmonious and balanced flavor profile.
- Alternative Brewing Method (CoffeeSock): Insert the CoffeeSock into a clean jar, folding the top over the jar’s neck. Add ground coffee and moisturize with cold tap water, allowing a 60-second bloom to release initial flavors.
- Steeping and Extraction: Securely tie the CoffeeSock and submerge it completely in the jar. Fill with cold tap water, seal, and refrigerate for 12 hours. Remove the sock, gently squeezing to extract maximum flavor.
- Final Touch and Serving: Incorporate vanilla extract into the extracted cold brew, stirring to distribute evenly. Fill glasses with ice, pour the cold brew, and adjust with milk and sugar to personal preference.
Notes
- Steeping Strategy: Allow coffee to develop deep, smooth flavors by refrigerating overnight, which extracts rich taste without bitterness.
- Filtration Finesse: Use a clean filter or CoffeeSock to ensure smooth extraction, preventing grounds from entering the final brew.
- Flavor Enhancement: Add vanilla extract after filtering to preserve its delicate aromatic profile and prevent interference during brewing.
- Serving Secrets: Always serve over ice and customize with milk and sugar to create a personalized cold brew experience that suits individual preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 hours
- Category: Drinks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg