Cold Brew Recipe
Global · Beverage · 5 min total
Cold brew coffee is a smooth, less acidic coffee concentrate made by steeping coarse coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period. This recipe yields a rich concentrate perfect for iced coffee.
5
min prep
min prep
8
servings
servings
5
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) coarse ground coffee
- 4 cups (960ml) 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 sieve with a coffee filter or cheesecloth and place over a clean container. Pour the steeped coffee through the filter. Let it drip naturally; do not press the grounds.
- Discard the grounds. Transfer the cold brew concentrate to a sealed container and refrigerate. It keeps for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, dilute with equal parts water or milk over ice. Adjust to taste.
Tips
- Use a coarse grind to avoid bitterness.
- For a stronger concentrate, steep up to 24 hours.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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