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Tall glass of jasmine cold brew over ice with dried jasmine blossoms on a marble surface, amber concentrate visible

Jasmine Cold Brew: Floral, Smooth, and Refreshing

A 12-hour cold steep of coarsely ground coffee and jasmine green tea that produces a smooth, floral concentrate ready to drink over ice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 12

Ingredients
  

  • 60 g coarsely ground medium-roast coffee roughly 1/2 cup; grind to raw sugar texture
  • 4 tablespoons loose jasmine green tea about 8 g; loose-leaf preferred over bags
  • 960 ml cold filtered water 4 cups for steeping
  • extra cold water or milk for serving to taste; use 1 part concentrate to 1 part water or milk when serving
  • ice as needed; for serving

Method
 

Make the Concentrate
  1. Add the coarsely ground coffee and loose jasmine green tea to a 32 oz wide-mouth mason jar.
  2. Pour 960 ml of cold filtered water over the grounds and tea. Stir gently once with a long spoon to wet everything, then stop - no further agitation.
  3. Seal the jar with its lid and place it in the refrigerator. Steep for 12 to 14 hours. Do not go beyond 14 hours or the tea becomes tannic.
  4. After steeping, the liquid should be deep amber and the jasmine aroma should come through clearly when you open the lid.
Strain and Store
  1. Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large measuring cup or bowl. Line the sieve with a paper coffee filter or two layers of cheesecloth.
  2. Pour the cold brew slowly through the lined sieve. Let it drain without pressing down on the grounds - pressing forces fine particles through and clouds the concentrate.
  3. If visible sediment remains in the cup, strain once more through a fresh paper filter. Transfer the clear concentrate to a clean sealed jar and refrigerate.
Serve
  1. Fill a glass with ice. Pour 120 ml (about 1/2 cup) of concentrate over the ice.
  2. Add 120 ml of cold filtered water, oat milk, or whole milk to dilute 1:1. Adjust the ratio to taste - more concentrate for stronger coffee flavor, more water for a lighter drink.
  3. Add a drizzle of honey or simple syrup if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Coarsen your grind if the final brew tastes sharp - this is the most common fix needed.
  • Do not stir or agitate the jar during steeping; let it sit undisturbed.
  • Strain twice if the first pass leaves visible fine particles in the concentrate.
  • Jasmine tea quantity can drop to 1.5 tbsp if you prefer a coffee-forward flavor.
  • Always use the concentrate within 7 days; the floral notes fade noticeably after day 5.