Tamarind Cold Brew Left Turn

Tamarind adds a sour, dark-fruit note to cold brew that makes the coffee feel quite different from its usual milky version. The roasted flavor remains clear, with a tart finish rather than a citrus one. Dissolve the concentrate fully before adding the coffee so you don't get a sharp pocket at the bottom. A little maple syrup is useful if the balance feels too severe. This is an intentionally unusual choice for people who enjoy bolder flavors.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee, chilled
• 2 oz Cold water
• 1/2 tsp Unsweetened tamarind concentrate
• 1/2 tsp Maple syrup (optional)
• 1/4 cup Ice

Make it

1. Stir the tamarind concentrate with the measured water until fully dissolved.
2. Add the ready-to-drink cold brew and optional maple syrup; stir thoroughly.
3. Pour over ice. If using concentrated cold brew, dilute it according to its label before measuring the recipe quantity.

Benefits

Coffee and tamarind · refreshing fluids

Coffee and tamarind makes room for more water in your day. The 2 oz base carries a roasted coffee flavor without needing alcohol to give it character.

Let tamarind bring the interest

The coffee carries a deep sweet-sour tang from tamarind; use the listed amounts to enjoy the balance between those flavors, then adjust to your taste.

Contains caffeine. Tamarind concentrates vary in strength; begin with half if yours is very concentrated.