Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
American · Beverage · 5 min total
This smooth, low-acid cold brew coffee is perfect for hot days. Steep coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours for a concentrated base that you can dilute with water or milk.
5
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
5
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups cold, filtered water
Instructions
- Combine coffee grounds and water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated.
- Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12-24 hours.
- Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth or a coffee filter and set over a clean container. Pour the coffee mixture through the strainer.
- Discard the grounds. Transfer the cold brew concentrate to a sealed container and refrigerate.
- To serve, dilute with equal parts water or milk, and pour over ice. Adjust ratio to taste.
Tips
- Use a coarse grind to avoid over-extraction and bitterness.
- Store concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a stronger brew, increase steep time up to 24 hours.
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