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Cold Brew Coffee

A refreshing and smooth coffee drink that's perfect for warm weather, easy to make at home, and customizable to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup coffee beans (coarsely ground) Use high-quality coffee for the best flavor.
  • 4 cups water (filtered or distilled) Quality of water affects the taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Coarsely grind your coffee beans to a consistency similar to breadcrumbs.
  2. Pour half of the water into a clean 32 oz mason jar and add the freshly ground coffee.
  3. Stir the coffee grounds and water together gently, then fill the jar with the remaining water.
  4. Cover the jar tightly and let it steep for 8-12 hours at room temperature or in the fridge.
Straining
  1. Line a second 32 oz jar with a mesh bag or cheesecloth and pour the cold brew through to separate it from the coffee grounds.
  2. Gently lift the mesh bag or cheesecloth and squeeze it to extract all the coffee liquid, then dispose of the leftover grounds.
Serving
  1. Dilute the cold brew to taste by adding about ½-1 cup more water.
  2. Serve over ice or store in the fridge for later use.

Notes

Cold brew can be served iced, with milk, flavored syrups, or used in cocktails. Store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks.