If you’ve recently started roasting your own coffee at home, this Vanilla Maple Cold Brew. This is a must-try recipe that lets your hard work shine. Cold brewing is known for bringing out a coffee’s smooth, low-acidity profile. Making it ideal for showcasing the nuanced flavors of freshly roasted beans. With a touch of real maple syrup and pure vanilla extract, this drink offers just the right amount of sweetness and aroma without overpowering the brew itself.
Unlike store-bought cold brews loaded with sugar and artificial flavors, this homemade version is clean, customizable, and better-for-you. The maple syrup provides a natural sweetness, while the vanilla adds a cozy, familiar depth. Whether you’re sipping it straight or adding a splash of milk, this cold brew keeps things deliciously simple and satisfying.
The process is easy: just steep your coarsely ground home-roasted beans overnight, strain, and mix. What you get is a refreshing coffee concentrate that can be enjoyed over ice. It can also be diluted to your liking, or even blended into coffee cocktails. It’s a recipe that honors the time and care you put into roasting. Allowing you to enjoy your beans in a new and exciting way.
This drink pairs especially well with medium or dark roasts. Where notes of chocolate, caramel, and nut shine through when cold brewed. Plus, with only 40–70 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that works for both coffee purists and flavor explorers alike.
Whether you’re cooling off on a hot day or looking for a more mellow way to start your morning. This Vanilla Maple Cold Brew is a flavorful reward for every home coffee roaster. It’s proof that when you roast your own beans, you’re not just making coffee—you’re crafting your own experience.
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Variations of the Vanilla Maple Cold Brew
- Cinnamon Cold Brew: Add a cinnamon stick while steeping.
- Keto Version: Replace maple syrup with stevia or monk fruit.
- Iced Latte Style: Use equal parts cold brew and milk.
Vanilla Maple Cold Brew
Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
servings5
minutes18
hours78
kcal18
hours5
minutes
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Ingredients
1 cup coarsely ground home-roasted coffee beans
4 cups cold filtered water
2 tsp pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Optional: plant-based or regular milk for serving
Directions
- Combine the ground coffee and water in a large jar or French press.
- Stir gently, cover, and refrigerate for 12–18 hours.
- Strain the coffee through a fine mesh or coffee filter.
- In a glass, add ice cubes and pour in the cold brew concentrate.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Add milk if desired and enjoy chilled.
Notes
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Estimated Calories: 40–70 kcal per serving
Made black with just vanilla and maple, it’s ~40 kcal. With milk, it may reach 60–70 kcal, depending on the type and quantity used.
