Steeped Vanilla Bean Cold Brew Coffee
A smooth, slow-steeped coffee infused with vanilla bean for deep, aromatic notes without bitterness. This recipe, ready in about 730 minutes, brings together coffee beans, cold water, vanilla bean for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 1/2 cup (steeping) cold water
- 1, split lengthwise vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup (diluting) cold water
- 1/4 cup (optional, non-dairy) milk
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a jar, combine 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee beans, 1/2 cup cold water (steeping), and 1 split vanilla bean. Stir until ingredients are saturated.
- Step 2: Seal the jar and steep at room temperature for 12 hours.
- Step 3: After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter into a clean container, discarding grounds and vanilla bean.
- Step 4: To serve, mix 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate with 1/2 cup cold water (diluting) and 1/4 cup milk (if using). Pour over ice in a glass.
