4-leaf Az Cold Brew Recipe
Make 4-leaf Az Cold Brew Recipe in just 12h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cold Brew Base
Herbal Infusion & Syrup
To Serve
Method
Cold Brew Base
- 1
Combine coffee and water
In a clean 1.5–2 quart jar or pitcher, add 1 cup coarsely ground coffee. Pour 4 cups cold filtered water over the grounds, making sure all grounds are saturated. Stir gently for 10–15 seconds to ensure even wetting.
- 2
Steep
Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap. Let steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 12 hours (12–14 hours for a fuller extraction).
- 3
Strain the concentrate
After steeping, strain the cold brew through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter, cheesecloth, or a nut-milk bag into a clean container. Press or squeeze gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard grounds. You now have cold brew concentrate (~3–3.5 cups).
Herbal Infusion & Syrup
- 4
Bruise the herbs
Lightly bruise the spearmint, basil, and lemon verbena leaves with the back of a spoon or by gently rubbing between your fingers—this releases their oils without shredding them.
- 5
Make the quick herbal agave syrup
In a small saucepan combine 0.5 cups water, 2 tbs agave nectar, 1 tbs orange zest, the bruised herbs (mint, basil, lemon verbena) and the dried bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, then remove from heat and cover. Let steep for 10 minutes off the heat so the herbs and orange zest infuse the syrup without cooking off bright aromatics.
- 6
Strain syrup
Strain the syrup through a fine sieve into a small bowl or jar, pressing gently on the solids to extract syrup. Discard solids. Taste and add an extra 1/2 tbs agave if you prefer sweeter syrup. Let cool to room temperature (can refrigerate to speed cooling).
Finish & Serve
- 7
Combine concentrate and syrup
In the container with your cold brew concentrate, stir in the cooled herbal agave syrup. Start with the full syrup and taste: if the concentrate is very strong, dilute the concentrate with up to 1 cup cold water or milk to taste. The target is a balanced beverage — not overly bitter, with a clear herbal-citrus note.
- 8
Chill
If the mixture warmed while combining, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until cold.
- 9
Serve
Fill 4 tall glasses with ice (about 1/2 cup ice per glass). Pour the cold brew over ice, dividing evenly. Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and a lemon slice. Optional: add an extra splash of cold water or milk per glass if you prefer a lighter cup.
- 10
Storage
Store remaining cold brew concentrate (combined with syrup) in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir or shake before serving; top with ice and garnish as desired.
