Overhead shot of a tall glass of dark amber cold brew coffee over ice, topped with layered maple cinnamon milk foam, golden syrup ribbons, and cinnamon dust, with scattered coffee beans and props on a white marble countertop.

Quick Info:

Prep Time: 2-12 hours

Total Time: 5-12 hours

Servings: 1-4

Difficulty: Easy

Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan-Adaptable

Equipment:

Ingredients:

  • Coarse ground coffee
  • Cold water
  • Maple syrup
  • Milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla extract (optional)
  • Ice

Cold Brew Method:

1. Grind Coffee

– Use coarse ground coffee

– Ratio: 1 cup coffee to 32 oz water

Pro tip: Fresher beans = better flavor

2. Steep Overnight

– Combine coffee and water in pitcher

– Add 2-3 cinnamon sticks for extra flavor

– Refrigerate 12-24 hours

Warning: Don’t over-steep or coffee turns bitter

Cinematic overhead view of a cold brew pitcher with dark coffee grounds and water, floating cinnamon sticks, soft refrigerator lighting, and condensation on glass in a modern kitchen.

3. Strain Carefully

– Use fine mesh strainer

– Remove all coffee grounds

– Store in sealed container

Maple Cinnamon Milk Foam:

1. Combine Ingredients

– 8 oz milk

– 2 tbsp maple syrup

– ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

– Optional: Splash vanilla

2. Create Foam

– Froth until light and creamy

Technique: Use electric frother or vigorous whisk

– Chill immediately

Close-up of creamy maple cinnamon foam with golden syrup ribbons in ivory milk, illuminated by warm kitchen lighting; an electric frother whips the foam to luxurious peaks as cinnamon dust particles float in the air, set in an artisanal coffeehouse atmosphere with ceramic bowls and measuring spoons.

Final Assembly:

1. Fill Glass with Ice
2. Pour Cold Brew
3. Top with Maple Cinnamon Foam
4. Sprinkle Cinnamon on Top

Expert Tips:

Variations:

  • Vegan: Use oat milk
  • Salted: Add pinch of sea salt
  • Boozy: Add cinnamon whiskey shot

Storage:

  • Cold Brew: Refrigerate up to 1 week
  • Milk Foam: Use within 2 days
  • Best consumed fresh

Nutrition Highlights:

  • Lower calorie than traditional lattes
  • Natural maple sweetener
  • Antioxidants from coffee and cinnamon

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

  • Grinding coffee too fine
  • Over-steeping cold brew
  • Using low-quality ingredients

Perfect For:

  • Summer mornings
  • Afternoon pick-me-up
  • Impressing coffee-loving friends

Pro Move: Invest in quality cold brew equipment for consistent, delicious results every time!

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