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Flavorful Cold Brew Iced Coffee with Easy Homemade Vanilla Lavender Syrup

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A refreshing cold brew iced coffee enhanced with a smooth, floral homemade vanilla lavender syrup that balances earthy coffee flavors with delicate sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (85 grams) coarsely ground coffee beans (medium or dark roast recommended)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) cold filtered water
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Ice cubes
  • Milk or cream (optional; whole milk or oat milk recommended)

Instructions

  1. Add 1 cup (85 grams) of coarsely ground coffee beans to a large jar or pitcher.
  2. Pour in 4 cups (950 ml) of cold, filtered water and stir gently to saturate the grounds evenly.
  3. Cover the jar tightly and steep in the refrigerator for 12 to 16 hours.
  4. Strain the coffee through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean container.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, 1 cup (240 ml) water, and 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and steep for 10 minutes without boiling.
  7. Remove from heat and strain syrup through a fine sieve to remove lavender buds.
  8. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract while syrup is warm and let cool completely.
  9. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, pour cold brew coffee about three-quarters full.
  10. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vanilla lavender syrup, adjusting sweetness to taste.
  11. Optionally add milk or cream, stir gently, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use coarsely ground coffee to avoid bitterness and cloudiness. Steep cold brew for 12-16 hours for best flavor but avoid over 16 hours to prevent bitterness. Simmer syrup gently to avoid burning sugar or over-extracting lavender. Store cold brew concentrate refrigerated up to 7 days and syrup up to 2 weeks. Adjust syrup sweetness and lavender intensity to taste. For caffeine-free option, substitute cold brew with iced tea.

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