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Cold Brew Coffee

Try this recipe for homemade cold-brewed coffee! Cold brew has a smooth flavor and low acidity level, plus it's easy to make at home.

Prep Time
10 mins
Resting Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 1 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ pound good quality coffee, coarsely ground
  • 13 ½ cups water (room temperature or cold)

Instructions

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  1. Place the coffee grounds in a large container and add the water. Stir to combine well.
  2. Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap and let the coffee steep on the counter at room temperature for at least 12 hours. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Alternatively you can use a cloth coffee sock filter. Stop when you reach the solids at the bottom of the container.
  3. Transfer the cold brew to a large pitcher, cover and refrigerate. When ready to drink, add ice and any other additions like milk or sweeteners. The cold brew can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Notes

  • The ratio of coffee to water that I used is 1 cup coffee to 4 ½ cups water. You can start with any amount of coffee grounds and then add the appropriate amount of water in that proportion. I used ½ pound of coffee, which measured out to about 3 cups so I then added 13 ½ cups water.
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  • This recipe makes about 3 quarts

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 1kcal (0%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 1kcal 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.