Steeped Vanilla Bean Cold Brew Coffee

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1/2 cup (diluting) cold water
• 1/4 cup (optional milk, non-dairy)

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. Step 2: Seal the jar and steep at room temperature for 12 hours.
3. 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.
4. 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.