How to Brew With Vanilla Beans

Using vanilla beans in ground coffee when brewing adds a flavor that makes coffee more delicious. You can make your own vanilla-flavored coffee by adding vanilla bean seeds whole or ground to coffee grounds when brewing in your electric drip pot. It is easy to do and a great way to add natural flavor to coffee at home.

Things You'll Need

• Colombian ground coffee
• Small paring knife
• Electric grinder
• Measuring spoons
• Vanilla beans
• Water
• Coffee pot
• Cream or milk and sugar

Instructions

1. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise using a small paring knife on solid flat surface. Scape the seed with the knife edge into a small container or dish.

2. Grind the seeds in an electric grinder or leave whole.

3. Measure 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per cup into the coffee pot filter. Mix the vanilla well into the coffee to distribute flavor evenly.

4. Add cold water to the coffee maker and brew the coffee.

5. Serve the coffee immediately, adding cream (or milk) and sugar as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Add the vanilla bean seeds or pod to granulated or powdered sugar for vanilla-flavored sugar.

References

• Vanilla Bean Uses
• Coffee Recipes