Honey Cinnamon Cold Brew Concentrate

Steps

1. Combine dry ingredients: Add coarsely ground coffee and cinnamon stick to your cold brew maker or large jar
2. Add water: Pour room temperature filtered water over the coffee grounds, ensuring all grounds are saturated
3. Stir gently: Mix to ensure even saturation, then cover
4. Steep: Let steep at room temperature for 12 hours (or refrigerate for up to 16 hours for stronger flavor)
5. Strain: Remove cinnamon stick and strain through fine mesh or cold brew filter
6. Sweeten: Stir honey into the concentrate while it's still at room temperature for easy mixing
7. Serve: Dilute 1:1 with milk or water over ice, adjust to taste

Pro Tips

• Grind consistency matters: Coarse, even grounds prevent over-extraction and bitter flavors
• Honey mixing: Add honey before chilling - it dissolves much easier at room temperature
• Storage: Keep concentrate in fridge for up to 7 days in an airtight container
• Customization: Try adding a pinch of vanilla extract or cardamom for variation
• Serving ratio: Start with 1:1 concentrate to milk/water, adjust strength to preference