Description
Spiced Hazelnut Cold Brew Coffee is a refreshing yet cozy fall beverage that combines rich hazelnut flavor with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Crafted with plant-based ingredients, it offers a smooth, creamy texture perfect for crisp autumn days, whether you’re enjoying a morning walk or relaxing with a book.
Ingredients
Scale
Cold Brew Coffee Base
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups filtered water
Spice Blend and Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Sweeteners and Cream
- 3 tablespoons hazelnut syrup (natural)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (maple syrup, agave nectar, or plant-based sugar alternative)
- Plant-based milk or creamer, to taste (approximately 1/2 to 1 cup)
- Ice cubes, for serving
Additional
- Cold water, as needed for diluting the cold brew
Instructions
- Prepare the Cold Brew Coffee. Combine 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans with 4 cups filtered water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 16 hours to extract a smooth, rich flavor without bitterness.
- Strain the Coffee. After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve or coffee filter to remove all grounds, creating a clean cold brew concentrate ready for spicing.
- Mix the Spice Blend. In a small bowl, blend 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural). Stir this fragrant mixture into the cold brew concentrate until spices are evenly incorporated.
- Sweeten and Flavor. Add 3 tablespoons hazelnut syrup (natural) and 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice. Stir thoroughly to balance the nutty sweetness with the warm spices.
- Serve Over Ice with Plant-Based Milk. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the spiced hazelnut cold brew over them. Add plant-based milk or creamer to your liking, stir gently, and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use fresh coffee beans and grind just before brewing for the best flavor.
- Adjust steep time between 12-16 hours to customize strength and smoothness.
- Keep water and milk cold to maintain a refreshing temperature after serving.
- Taste and adjust sweetness before serving to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 to 16 hours (steeping time)
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Cold brew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cold brew coffee, spiced coffee, hazelnut coffee, fall beverage, plant-based drink, autumn coffee, iced coffee, dairy-free coffee