Masala-Spiced Cold Brew with Date Syrup

A creamy cold brew with warming Indian spices and naturally sweet dates

Love cold brew but looking for something different? This Masala-Spiced Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with traditional Indian warming spices and naturally sweet date syrup for an exciting twist on your regular iced coffee.

This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just mix your favorite medium-dark roast cold brew with a homemade masala blend featuring cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. The date syrup adds a caramel-like sweetness that perfectly balances the spices. Perfect for hot summer mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:

Natural sweetness from dates instead of refined sugar
Warming spices add depth and complexity
Easy to prep ahead for busy mornings
Customizable spice levels to suit your taste

Masala-Spiced Cold Brew with Date Syrup

A creamy cold brew with warming Indian spices and naturally sweet dates

Cold Brew Coffee, Masala Spiced Coffee, Date Syrup, Indian Coffee, Iced Coffee, Healthy Coffee

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Equipment

Large glass jar
Fine-mesh strainer
Coffee filter
Blender
Spice grinder
Small saucepan

Ingredients

4 cups coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
8 cups cold filtered water
1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates
1/2 cup hot water
4 green cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
1-inch piece fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
Ice cubes for serving
Milk or cream (optional)

Instructions

Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large jar. Steep for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
Make date syrup: Blend dates with hot water until smooth. Strain and refrigerate.
Toast spices in a dry pan until fragrant. Grind to a fine powder.
Strain cold brew through a fine-mesh filter twice.
For each serving, combine 1 cup cold brew with 1-2 tablespoons date syrup and 1/4 teaspoon spice blend.
Add ice and optional milk. Stir well and serve.

Pro Tips

**Coarsely grind** your coffee beans for the best cold brew results
**Toast the spices** before grinding for more intense flavor
**Make the date syrup** in advance - it keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge
**Strain twice** through a fine-mesh filter for the smoothest drink

Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 325mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 0.5mg

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