Creamy Iced Coffee with Oat Milk
Creamy Iced Coffee with Oat Milk
Ingredients
For the Coffee Concentrate
- 1/2 cup ground coffee, medium-coarse, for cold brew or strong hot brew
- 2 cups cold water
For Assembly
- 2 cups oat milk, full-fat recommended
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ice, as needed for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the coffee concentrate: In a large jar or French press, combine the ground coffee and 2 cups of cold water. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours for a cold brew concentrate. Alternatively, brew 1 cup of very strong hot coffee using your preferred method and let it cool completely.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Strain the coffee concentrate: If using the cold brew method, strain the coffee concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean pitcher. Discard the spent coffee grounds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Combine ingredients: To the pitcher with the cooled coffee concentrate, add the oat milk, maple syrup (start with 1/4 cup and adjust to your desired sweetness later), and vanilla extract. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is uniform.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Chill: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the creamy iced coffee is thoroughly chilled. This step is crucial for the best flavor and refreshment.
- 5
Serve: Fill four glasses generously with ice. Pour the chilled creamy iced coffee over the ice and serve immediately. Stir gently before sipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Iced Coffee with Oat Milk
Ingredients
For the Coffee Concentrate
- 1/2 cup ground coffee, medium-coarse, for cold brew or strong hot brew
- 2 cups cold water
For Assembly
- 2 cups oat milk, full-fat recommended
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ice, as needed for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the coffee concentrate: In a large jar or French press, combine the ground coffee and 2 cups of cold water. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours for a cold brew concentrate. Alternatively, brew 1 cup of very strong hot coffee using your preferred method and let it cool completely.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Strain the coffee concentrate: If using the cold brew method, strain the coffee concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean pitcher. Discard the spent coffee grounds.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Combine ingredients: To the pitcher with the cooled coffee concentrate, add the oat milk, maple syrup (start with 1/4 cup and adjust to your desired sweetness later), and vanilla extract. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is uniform.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Chill: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the creamy iced coffee is thoroughly chilled. This step is crucial for the best flavor and refreshment.
- 5
Serve: Fill four glasses generously with ice. Pour the chilled creamy iced coffee over the ice and serve immediately. Stir gently before sipping.
⏱️ 1 min