Homemade Cold Brew Coffee
Create smooth, less-acidic cold brew coffee at home. Steep overnight for a refreshing iced coffee concentrate perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 12-24 hours
- Yield: About 4 cups concentrate 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups cold filtered water
Instructions
- Combine coffee grounds and water in a large jar or pitcher.
- Stir to ensure all grounds are saturated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor.
- Strain the coffee concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Discard the grounds.
- Store the cold brew concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, dilute the concentrate with water or milk to your preference. Serve over ice.
Notes
- Use coarsely ground coffee for best results. Fine grounds can make the cold brew cloudy and bitter.
- Experiment with different coffee beans to find your favorite flavor profile.
- For a stronger brew, use a higher coffee-to-water ratio.
- This concentrate is also great for making coffee cocktails or adding to baked goods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup concentrate diluted
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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