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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Drinks

    Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Concentrate

    Published: Sep 29, 2014 ยท Updated: Aug 16, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Make your own cold brew coffee with this Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Concentrate recipe! Great for a homemade Pumpkin Spiced Latte

    canister of Pumpkin Coffee Concentrate with homemade pumpkin spice latte, pumpkins, flowers, cinnamon sticks, coffee

    While the country is freaking out about PSL's {or Pumpkin Spiced Lattes}, I'm over here making Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Concentrate.

    What does that even mean? you ask.

    Coffee concentrate is exactly what it sounds like. It's concentrated coffee, and it's the greatest thing ever.

    I exaggerate a lot but not today, friends. Not today.

    It really is so so wonderful. Why? I'll tell you why...

    Coffee concentrate is cold brewed {or room temperature brewed, if you will}. You just stir together water and coffee grounds, then let it sit overnight, then strain it, and you're done. And now you have enough coffee concentrate to make about 16-24 cups of coffee {depending on how strong you like your coffee}.

    pumpkin spiced latte, flowers, canister of Pumpkin Spiced Coffee

    My personal preference is to use about 1-2 ounces of coffee concentrate to about 6-8 ounces of water or milk. You can make it hot or cold.

    It saves oodles of time in the morning when you honestly don't have the energy or brain power to figure out how to make coffee.

    Mini confession: I'm terrible at making coffee. Like I might be the world's worst coffee maker when I have to use the grounds and put it in a coffee maker and what not. It's just not good.

    But I am a good coffee concentrate maker! Ask my friends!

    canister of Pumpkin Coffee Concentrate with homemade pumpkin spice latte, pumpkins, flowers

    And this Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Concentrate is the best thing to ever happen to your fall morning.

    It's flavorful and wonderful, and it takes seconds to make a cup of coffee {or a little longer if you want it hot}.

    I prefer to use my Filtron {this is what I have} or a Toddy {I know people that love this} to make it because it is incredibly simple to make using one these contraptions. But if you're not convinced that you need one more kitchen gadget to take up valuable counter space, then all you need is a bowl and a fine mesh sieve and coffee filter or cheesecloth.

    Basically, you just stir together the coffee grounds, spices, and water. Cover and let sit overnight. Then strain. Refrigerate the concentrate until it's time to make a new batch. One batch lasts me a few weeks of one to two cups per day.

    There are lots of different ratios you'll find online but what I use is one 12 oz. bag coffee grounds {about 4 cups coffee grounds} to 6-7 cups water. It makes about 4 cups of coffee concentrate.

    I'd like you to know that I am not a coffee snob, nor am I a coffee purist. I drink much more tea, so I know very little about coffee. Grinding your own beans is probably better, but I bought the coffee that was on sale and already ground. I also don't have a coffee bean grinder because, like I said, I'm more of a tea drinker and that's just one more thing to take up space in my kitchen.

    pumpkin spiced latte in orange and white mug, cold brew pumpkin coffee, flowers, pumpkins

    I recommend trying this and seeing how easy it is and how much it changes your life. You might even look forward to mornings! Plus, I love that you can make this cold or hot. In the summer, I pour it over some ice and add in milk. In the winter, I warm some milk and stir in the coffee concentrate.


    Here are some other great pumpkin recipes:

    • Pumpkin Granola
    • Hummus with Pumpkin
    • Pumpkin Butter
    • Macaronic and Cheese with Pumpkin
    • Pumpkin Soup with Bacon
    • Rice Crispy Treats with Pumpkin
    canister of Pumpkin Coffee Concentrate with homemade pumpkin spice latte, pumpkins, flowers, cinnamon sticks, coffee

    Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Concentrate

    Make your own cold brew coffee with this Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Concentrate recipe! Great for a homemade Pumpkin Spiced Latte
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Infusing & Straining Time: 12 hours hours
    Total Time: 12 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounce coffee grounds {about 4 cups}
    • 6 cups filtered water
    • 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ยฝ teaspoon nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Stir together all the ingredients. Cover and let sit overnight.
    • Pour through a fine mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter or use a nut milk bag into a container and keep refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.
    • To drink: use about 1-2 ounces coffee concentrate per 6-8 ounces milk or water. Serve cold or hot. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *This is delicious with 2% or whole milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk or coconut milk (from the carton, not the can)
    *Makes 4 cups.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Concentrate
    Serving Size
     
    2 ounces
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    1
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    5
    mg
    0
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.2
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Anne|Craving Something Healthy says

      September 29, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      I can refrigerate this for 4 weeks?! I'm so on this - I love a strong latte, my husband prefers a weak brew. This is perfect for us!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:25 pm

        I've kept it in the fridge for up to 6 weeks and it was fine {but that might be a personal judgement call haha}. It's great for everyone because you can customize each cup. I love cold brew ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Yes!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:25 pm

        I know, right?!?! ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    3. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      I've never heard about coffee concentrate, but sounds like it would be an improvement on my instant coffee, which is my quick fix on weekday mornings!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:26 pm

        Oh Jessica, you are in for a treat!! It is worlds of improvement from instant coffee, and it's just as easy!

        Reply
    4. Danielle Omar -- Food Confidence RD says

      September 29, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Great PSA for pumpkin spice latte lovers. This post will help many people! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:27 pm

        Haha thanks Danielle! I love that it has so much flavor that it needs very little {if any} added sugar ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing

        Reply
    5. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

      September 30, 2014 at 1:25 am

      I haven't done much cold brew before, but I can't wait to start with this!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:20 pm

        You will love it Lisa! It's my new obsession {clearly haha}

        Reply
    6. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

      September 30, 2014 at 5:37 am

      hmmmm, I've never heard of coffee concentrate. should give this a try bc I'm a total coffee snob :X

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:19 pm

        Haha! You will love it; just get the good beans and grind them yourself. I honestly think the cold brew is less bitter and tastes better but that's just my humble opinion. Let me know if you try it ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

      September 30, 2014 at 7:26 am

      Pumpkin concentrate and cold brewed coffee is something I've wanted to try for a while. Right now I brew my coffee, leave it to cool, stick it in the fridge. It's kind of tedious and heard concentrate is so much better! I definitely want to try this!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:18 pm

        Kelli, it will change your life! I happily hop out of bed every morning knowing that I will have a cup of pumpkin iced coffee in my hands in less than a minute. You absolutely must make some!

        Reply
    8. Ayla Withee says

      September 30, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Love this. I've made cold brew coffee before but have never added any spices. Now I have no idea why. Having this ready to go in the fridge is a bonus too. Next thing I would love to figure out is how to cold-brew a chai tea concentrate...

      Reply
      • Meme says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:16 pm

        Thanks Ayla! I'm a cold brewing maniac over here, so I just might have to come up with a chai version... challenge accepted ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    9. athletic avocado says

      October 06, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      this sounds amazing! i love anything pumpkin!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        October 12, 2014 at 11:41 am

        Thanks!! It is! and I second that - love pumpkin ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      August 30, 2017 at 9:43 pm

      this is a great idea for Fall! i love all things pumpkin spiced and coffee, so this is a match made in heaven!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        August 31, 2017 at 11:25 am

        yes!! THANK YOU!! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
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