--- title: How to Make Cold Brew Coffee + 3 Herbal Additions description: Learn how to make cold-brewed coffee, along with three herb-inspired additions. image: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/Cold%20Brew%20Banner.jpg --- [Our Blog ](https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/categories-original?hsLang=en-us) #### [RECIPES & DIY](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/recipes) #### [GREEN LIVING](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/green-living) #### [HERBALISM](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/herbalism) #### [AROMATHERAPY](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/aromatherapy) #### [BODY CARE](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/natural-body-care) #### [MORE TOPICS...](https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/categories-original?hsLang=en-us) # How to Make Cold Brew Coffee + 3 Herbal Additions ![Menthol Chest Balm Recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MentholChestBalm_Pinterest-1.jpg?width=735&height=1103&name=MentholChestBalm_Pinterest-1.jpg) [![Cold Brew](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cold%20Brew.jpg?width=600&name=Cold%20Brew.jpg)](http://www.mountainroseherbs.com) Now that summer has arrived, I find myself constantly craving cold brew coffee. This beverage is not simply a traditionally hot brewed coffee, with ice added to it. It’s even simpler than that! Basically, it’s coarse ground coffee beans steeped in room temperature water, overnight. However, as per usual, I will complicate the process by adding a bunch of [herbs and spices](https://mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices) to the recipe. I can’t help myself; herbalism infuses so many aspects of my life. I’m sure you can relate. Cold brew coffee is famous for being less acidic and less bitter than your standard cup of coffee. The result is a very smooth and delicious flavor, perfect for these warmer months. Cold-brewed coffee also is more caffeinated than your standard cup of coffee. This detail is nothing to scoff at either, because it’s too stimulating for some people to consume. So, consider that a fair warning! I originally wanted to write this blog post because I came up with a spin on what coffee shops affectionally call “dirty chai,” which is typically one of their off-menu items. If you’re not *in the know*, a dirty chai is basically a standard chai latte, with a shot of espresso added to it. Turns out, chai tea spices work out swimmingly with cold-brewed coffee as well! You’ll find the recipe for my “dirty chai cold-brewed coffee” below, along with two other herb-inspired variations. Do you make herb-infused cold-brewed coffee? If so, let us know your favorite ingredients to use in the comments! ## How to Make Cold Brew Coffee **Ingredients** - 1 cup organic coffee beans - 4 cups room temperature water ** Directions ** 1. Grind coffee beans to a coarse consistency, similar to a cornmeal-like consistency. You do not want the grounds to be too fine. 2. Place the ground coffee beans in a quart jar. 3. Pour the water into the jar and stir. 4. Cap the jar with a lid. 5. Allow to infuse for approximately 12 hours. I make mine in the evening and allow it to infuse overnight. You can infuse it either in the fridge or on the counter at room temperature. 6. Strain the water from the grounds. You can use a coffee press, pour-over filter, or even a sprout screen. 7. Serve with ice cubes. Add optional creamer and sweetener of choice. [**![Chai Cold Brew](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chai%20Cold%20Brew.gif?width=600&name=Chai%20Cold%20Brew.gif)![Chai Cold Brew](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/Chai%20Cold%20Brew.gif)**](https://mountainroseherbs.com/) ### Dirty Chai Cold Brew Coffee Recipe **Ingredients** - 3/4 cup organic coffee beans - 4 cups room temperature water - 3/4 cup [organic classic chai tea](https://mountainroseherbs.com/classic-chai) - 1/2 cup organic creamer of choice - Raw local honey to taste - Ice cubes Directions 1. Grind coffee beans to a coarse consistency, about as coarse as cornmeal. You do not want the grounds to be too fine. 2. Place the ground coffee beans and chai tea in a quart jar. 3. Pour the water into the jar and stir. 4. Cap the jar with a lid. 5. Allow to infuse for approximately 12 hours. I make mine in the evening and allow it to infuse overnight. You can infuse it either in the fridge or on the counter at room temperature. 6. Strain the water from the grounds and tea. You can use a coffee press, pour-over filter, or even a sprout screen. 7. Add honey and allow to dissolve. 8. Serve with ice cubes and creamer. [**![Lavender Cold Brew](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lavender%20Cold%20Brew.jpg?width=600&name=Lavender%20Cold%20Brew.jpg)**](https://mountainroseherbs.com/english-lavender-flowers) ### Lavender-Infused Cold Brew Coffee Recipe **Ingredients** - 12 oz. plain cold brew coffee (recipe above) - 1 oz. organic cream of choice - 2 Tbsp. organic lavender simple syrup (recipe below) - Ice cubes Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Enjoy! ### ** **Lavender Simple Syrup Recipe *Makes approximately 2 cups* **Ingredients** - 1 cup water - 1 cup organic sugar - 2 Tbsp. [organic lavender flowers](https://mountainroseherbs.com/english-lavender-flowers) **Directions** 1. Combine water, sugar, and lavender flowers in a saucepan. 2. Bring heat to a low simmer. 3. Simmer for one minute, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. 4. Allow to infuse for about 30 minutes. Be sure to stir regularly throughout. 5. Strain the liquid from saucepan to a jar. 6. Label the jar. 7. Store in the refrigerator and consume within a couple weeks. [**![Chaga Brew](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chaga%20Brew.jpg?width=1350&name=Chaga%20Brew.jpg)**](http://www.mountainroseherbs.com) ### ** **Chaga Chocolate Cold Brew Coffee **Ingredients** - 3 cups water - 3/4 cup organic coffee beans - 1/4 cup [organic roasted cacao powder](https://mountainroseherbs.com/roasted-cacao-powder) - 1/2 cup organic cream of choice - 4 oz. chaga decoction (see pro tips) - 1/4 cup organic grade A maple syrup - 2 Tbsp. [vanilla extract](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/easy-homemade-vanilla-extract-recipe?hsLang=en-us) - Ice cubes ** Directions ** 1. Grind coffee beans to a coarse consistency, about as coarse as cornmeal. You do not want the grounds to be too fine. 2. Place the ground coffee beans and roasted cacao powder in a quart jar. 3. Pour the water into the jar and stir. 4. Cap the jar with a lid. 5. Allow to infuse for approximately 12 hours. I make mine in the evening and allow it to infuse overnight. You can infuse it either in the fridge or on the counter at room temperature. 6. Strain the water from the grounds and cacao powder. You can use a coffee press, pour-over filter, or even a sprout screen. 7. Add chaga decoction, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and creamer.   8. Serve with ice cubes. **Pro Tips** - Make ice cubes with some cold brew coffee and use them in place of regular ice cubes for an undiluted experience! - Use the highest quality water you can. It will make the cold brew that much better! - To make a chaga decoction, simply simmer about a cup of the [chopped-up mushroom pieces](https://mountainroseherbs.com/chaga-mushroom) in a quart of water for a couple of hours and strain. You can even save the mushroom and make another decoction from it the next day as it’ll still have some of the beneficial constituents in it!   ### Want to try a less stimulating beverage?  ## [Herbal Coffee Substitute with Roasted Chicory and Dandelion Root Recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/make-roasted-chicory-coffee-recipe?hsLang=en-us) You may also enjoy: [Guarana Seed Benefits & Stimulating Hot Cocoa Recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/guarana-seed-uses?hsLang=en-us) [Hemp Milk Recipe + Chocolate and Strawberry Flavor Variations](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/how-to-make-hemp-mik?hsLang=en-us) [Invigorating Coffee Cardamom Lip Balm Recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/coffee-cardamom-lip-balm?hsLang=en-us) [![ColdBrewPIN](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ColdBrewPIN.jpg?width=600&name=ColdBrewPIN.jpg)](https://www.pinterest.com/mtnroseherbs/)   --- Topics: [Recipes](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/recipes), [Herbalism](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/herbalism), [Tea & Herbal Drinks](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/tea-herbal-drinks) ![Mason](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Passionflower.jpg) ### Written by [Mason](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/mason) on July 19, 2021 Mason Hutchison is the founder of HerbRally, a podcast and website that promotes herbalism education and events. 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