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Homemade Bru Instant Coffee Brew (Hot, Iced, or Cold Brew)

Learn how to make the perfect cup of Bru instant coffee at home—hot, iced, or cold brew. This easy and flexible recipe lets you create a rich, flavorful café-style coffee in just minutes with no fancy tools.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: beverage
Cuisine: global, Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Choose your style: hot, iced, or cold brew – ingredients are mostly the same
  • 1 –2 tsp Bru instant coffee depending on desired strength
  • 1 cup water hot or cold, depending on version
  • Sugar optional, to taste
  • Milk or plant-based milk optional, to taste
  • Ice cubes for iced or cold brew

Method
 

🔥 For Hot Bru Instant Coffee:
  1. Boil 1 cup of water until hot (but not boiling).
  2. Add 1–2 teaspoons of Bru instant coffee to a mug.
  3. Pour the hot water into the mug.
  4. Stir well until all coffee granules dissolve.
  5. Add sugar and milk or plant-based milk if desired.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy.
❄️ For Iced Bru Coffee:
  1. Add 1–2 tsp of Bru instant coffee to ½ cup of room-temperature water.
  2. Stir until the coffee dissolves.
  3. Add sugar if needed, and mix again.
  4. Let it cool (if needed), then pour over a glass filled with ice cubes.
  5. Add milk or plant-based milk if desired.
  6. Enjoy your chilled coffee.
🧊 For Cold Brew Bru Coffee:
  1. Mix 2 tsp of Bru instant coffee with 1 cup of cold water in a jar or bottle.
  2. Stir well, cover, and place it in the fridge overnight (6–8 hours).
  3. In the morning, strain it using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth (if needed).
  4. Pour into a glass over ice cubes.
  5. Add milk or sweeteners as desired.
  6. Store the rest in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Start with a small amount of Bru instant coffee and adjust for taste.
  • For a creamy version, use almond milk or oat milk.
  • To add flavor, try a dash of cinnamon, cocoa powder, or a drop of vanilla.
  • Use filtered water for best taste.
  • Make larger cold brew batches and store in the fridge to save time.