Masala-Spiced Cold Brew with Saffron Cream

A refreshing cold brew with warming Indian spices and luxurious saffron cream

Love cold brew but craving something different? This Indian-inspired cold brew combines aromatic masala spices with smooth coffee, topped with a dreamy saffron-infused cream that'll make your taste buds dance!

This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that perfectly balances the warm spices. The overnight brewing method lets all the flavors mingle together, creating a perfectly spiced coffee that's great for hot summer mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

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

Perfect blend of traditional Indian spices and coffee
Make ahead friendly - prep the night before
Customizable spice levels to suit your taste
Unique presentation with the golden saffron cream

Masala-Spiced Cold Brew with Saffron Cream

A refreshing cold brew with warming Indian spices and luxurious saffron cream

Cold Brew Coffee, Indian Coffee, Masala Coffee, Saffron Cream, Spiced Coffee, Iced Coffee

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Equipment

Large glass jar
Fine-mesh strainer
Coffee filter
Small saucepan
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1 cup coarse ground medium-dark roast coffee
4 cups cold filtered water
2 green cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
1 small cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons honey
Pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

Toast cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a dry pan until fragrant
Combine ground coffee, toasted spices, and ginger in a large jar
Add cold water and stir gently to combine
Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours
Strain the coffee mixture twice through a fine-mesh filter
Warm heavy cream slightly and add saffron threads, let steep for 10 minutes
Whisk honey into the saffron cream until well combined
Refrigerate cream mixture until ready to use
To serve, pour cold brew over ice and top with saffron cream
Finish with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg

Pro Tips

**Toast your spices** before adding them to the cold brew for enhanced flavor
**Use good quality saffron** - a little goes a long way
**Strain twice** through a fine-mesh filter for the clearest brew
**Store the spiced cold brew** for up to 1 week in the refrigerator

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 128mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 590IU, Vitamin C: 0mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Iced

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Beverage

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Indian