Name: Orange Coffee recipe: Hot or Iced Cold Brew with orange juice
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 d 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Recipes with herbs
Ingredients: 1 cup of whole roasted beans; 4 cups water; orange peel from one orange; 1 cinnamon stick; sweetener of your choice (optional); 2 tablespoons Orange juice (optional)

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This orange coffee recipe adds a unique and zesty orange flavor to your coffee, creating a delicious and refreshing drink that you can enjoy, warm or cold, if you want to add ice.

There are two types of coffee drinkers: those who stick to the basics and those who like to have fun with their coffee. I’m definitely in the second group. I enjoy all kinds of coffee, including chicory coffee or pink latte with warming spices.

This time, I wanted to try something new. Inspired by the lively mix of citrus and coffee, I infused my brew with orange peel.

After some trial and error, I came up with an idea that works. First, I added orange peel or orange peel powder to the coffee. However, I didn’t enjoy the small particles in my coffee. The change occurred when I mixed orange peel with coffee grounds before brewing. This process flavored my coffee without leaving pieces of orange peel powder on top. I realized that I could also include cinnamon or cocoa beans.

Since then, I have been amazed every time I sip this delightful blend, which brings a fresh twist to my coffee routine. I enjoy it hot or over ice with a splash of orange juice for a revitalizing drink.

How to Make Cold Brew Orange Coffee Beverage with Orange Juice

Why you’ll love this recipe

Ideal for those who enjoy trying exciting flavor combinations in their coffee.
You can use this trick in both warm and iced versions.
A new, refreshing, and unique flavor of orange in your coffee.
For an additional boost of vitamin C, you can add a splash of fresh orange juice

Ingredients to make Flavored Coffee

Dark Roast Coffee Beans

Rather than espresso, I suggest making cold brew coffee, which involves steeping whole coffee beans at room temperature. Cold brew coffee is less bitter and has less acidity than hot brewed coffee or instant coffee and is also smoother and milder. In addition, this method will allow us to infuse the coffee with orange peel.

I recommend using medium roast coffee or dark roast coffee beans for a strong cold brew. The ratio of water and coffee depends on how strong the coffee you want to get. I used 1 cup of whole roasted beans for 4 cups of water. Feel free to adjust as per your preferences.

For your information, cold brew coffee contains around 200 mg of caffeine per 16 ounces (2 cups).

Orange peel

Ensure only to get the orange part of the peel, avoiding the bitter white pith. You can also use orange peel powder instead.

The amount of zest differs and is worth experimenting with. I used a zest from one orange.

If you use an orange powder, start with a teaspoon of finely grated zest for 1/4 cup of ground coffee. But I suggest starting with half of the amount and adding more later. It depends on whether you like to add sugar or milk to your coffee.

Cinnamon (optional)

Orange and cinnamon work really well together so give it a try.

Orange Juice (optional)

I suggest using orange juice for the cold version for a refreshing twist. I tried the warm version, but I didn’t like it. However, you can experiment and find the right balance.

Equipment

While you won’t need a coffee maker, you will need a large glass pitcher with a lid for the cold brew. You can also use a mason jar, bottle, or French press.

Orange Coffee Recipe

First step: Prepare the Cold Brew Coffee

Pour 4 cups of water into a large glass pitcher, then add the whole beans. Stir to make sure all coffee beans are submerged in the water.

Second step: Infuse cold brew with Orange Flavor

Peel the orange zest from one fresh orange. Add it to the pitcher and combine it with coffee grounds. You can add a cinnamon stick to the mixture at this stage. Cover the pitcher and leave it at room temperature for at least 24 hours to brew properly.

Third step: Strain the Coffee

After 24 hours, the coffee has had time to brew, strain out the orange peel, coffee grounds, and cinnamon stick (if using). You can utilize a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or paper filter. Discard the beans or use them for composting.

Fourth step: Serve

For a hot coffee version, heat it up and serve in your favorite mug. If desired, adjust the sweetness with orange simple syrup or sugar. You can also add a little milk or cream.

How to Make Cold Brew Orange Coffee Beverage with Orange Juice

For the iced coffee version, serve in a long glass. Add enough ice to fill the glass. Pour orange coffee and orange juice. Decorate with lemon, lime, or orange slices.

Add milk or cream, or top your orange-cinnamon coffee with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a luxurious treat. Sprinkle a bit of orange zest or cinnamon on top for an extra layer of flavor.

Variations to coffee and orange beverage

There are endless variations to this cold brew coffee with orange peel.

Add a splash of vanilla extract or vanilla syrup for a vanilla flavor.
Add cocoa beans for a chocolate-orange twist. You can also top it with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Include a small amount of almond extract or hazelnut syrup along with the orange zest for a nutty and citrusy fusion.
Add a splash of coconut milk and garnish with shredded coconut for a tropical vibe.
Drizzle caramel sauce into your coffee mug before pouring in the brewed orange-cinnamon coffee.
Infuse your coffee grounds with chai spices (like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves) and orange zest for a spiced and citrusy latte.

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Yield: 4 cups

Orange Coffee recipe: Hot or Iced Cold Brew with orange juice

This orange coffee recipe adds a unique and zesty orange flavor to your coffee, creating a delicious and refreshing drink that you can enjoy, warm or cold, if you want to add ice.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup of whole roasted beans
4 cups water
orange peel from one orange
1 cinnamon stick
sweetener of your choice (optional)
2 tablespoons Orange juice (optional)

Instructions

Pour 4 cups of water into a large glass pitcher, then add the whole beans. Stir to ensure all the coffee beans are submerged in the water.
Peel the orange zest from one fresh orange. Add it to the pitcher and combine it with coffee grounds. You can add a cinnamon stick to the mixture at this stage. Cover the pitcher and leave it at room temperature for at least 24 hours to brew correctly.
After 24 hours, the coffee has had time to brew, strain out the orange peel, coffee grounds, and cinnamon stick (if using). You can utilize a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or paper filter. Discard the beans or use them for composting.
For a hot coffee version, heat it up and serve it in your favorite mug. If desired, adjust the sweetness with simple orange syrup or sugar. You can also add a little milk or cream.

Notes

For the iced coffee version, serve in a long glass. Add enough ice to fill the glass. Pour orange coffee and orange juice. Decorate with lemon, lime, or orange slices.

Add milk or cream, or top your orange-cinnamon coffee with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for a luxurious treat. Sprinkle a bit of orange zest or cinnamon on top for an extra layer of flavor.

Orange Coffee recipe: Hot or Iced Cold Brew with orange juice

Why you’ll love this recipe