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Cold Brew Coffee
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Cold Brew Coffee

This Cold Brew Coffee recipe uses coarsely ground coffee steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours, resulting in a smooth, less acidic coffee concentrate. The slow steeping process extracts a rich flavor while maintaining gentle texture, making it an ideal base for iced coffee drinks. Brewing in a large mason jar provides a simple method for making a concentrated cold brew at home that can be diluted to taste when served.

Prep Time
5 mins
Steep
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 33 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coffee beans coarsely ground
  • 3 cups water cold
  • 32 oz Large Mason Jar

Instructions

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Serving 1cup of cold brew without milk Calories 33kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 2mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33

% 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.