Cold Brew Coffee
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3.8
Cold Brew Coffee
Description
Cold Brew Coffee is made by soaking coarsely ground coffee beans in cold water over an extended period to extract flavor slowly without bitterness. This recipe calls for a 1:3 coffee to water ratio steeped in a 32 oz mason jar that is refrigerated for 12 to 24 hours to reach the desired strength. After steeping, the mixture is filtered through a cloth or coffee filter to remove grounds, resulting in a smooth concentrate. Typically served diluted with water over ice, this cold brew concentrate offers a mellow coffee flavor suitable for customized iced coffee servings. Using a mason jar keeps the process simple while refrigeration preserves freshness during steeping.
Because the longer steeping time produces a stronger concentrate, you can adjust steep time and serving dilution to your preference. Filtering carefully prevents sediment in your glass and storing the finished coffee in the refrigerator maintains freshness for several days. This method is accessible without special equipment and provides an easy way to make cold brew at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coffee beans coarsely ground
- 3 cups water cold
- 32 oz Large Mason Jar
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee beans into a large 32 oz mason jar. Add 1 1/2 cups cold water. Gently stir to ensure all the grounds are wet and then add remaining 1 1/2 cups water.
- Put the lid on the jar and place in your refrigerator. Allow the coffee to steep for 12 to 24 hours, depending on how strong you want the cold brew. Be aware that the longer it steeps, the stronger your coffee will be.
- After steeping, set your strainer over the large bowl and place a coffee filter, mesh cloth or thin dish towel (that you don’t mind staining) in the strainer. Pour the coffee mixture through the filter to catch the grounds. Rinse your jar out, and transfer the cold coffee back into the jar for storage.
- To serve, add cold brew concentrate and water into a glass with ice. The ratio to use will depend on how strong you like your coffee, but I usually do 1:1 so 1/2 cup cold brew concentrate with 1/2 cup water. If you want your coffee a bit stronger I'd do 3/4 cup cold brew concentrate with 1/4 cup water. Add milk, cream and sugar to your liking and enjoy. I love serving my cold brew with a splash of creamy oat milk!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup of cold brew without milk | |
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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