Cold Brew Coffee Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 d

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Cold Brew Coffee Recipe

This Cold Brew Coffee Recipe uses a steeping process with coarsely ground coffee and cold water over 24 to 48 hours to extract smooth, low-acid coffee concentrate. The brew method can utilize a pitcher with a built-in filter or a mason jar with a filtration step. The resulting coffee is mellow and can be diluted for a lighter flavor before adding milk or sweeteners, making it ideal for refreshing cold coffee drinks brewed in advance.

Description

Cold Brew Coffee Recipe requires coarsely ground coffee steeped in cold, filtered water for 24 to 48 hours. The recipe offers two preparation methods: using a pitcher with a filter column that is rinsed and assembled before adding water and coffee grounds, or using a mason jar with grounds and water stirred together and then filtered after brewing. The long, cold steeping produces a smooth coffee extract with less acidity than hot brewing. Once brewed, the coffee is strained and stored in the refrigerator for ready use.

The flavor tends to be deep but gentle, with the option to dilute cold brew coffee before adding milk or sweeteners if a less intense taste is preferred. This makes the cold brew versatile for different drink preferences. The recipe is suited for making a batch to keep chilled and served on demand.

The simple ingredient list and straightforward steeping method require minimal attention after setup, allowing an easy approach to homemade cold brew coffee. Filtering well after brewing ensures clarity and a clean cup, which is important for cold coffee drinks.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water filtered
  • 12 tbsp ground coffee coarsely ground

Instructions

Cold Brew Pitcher Instructions

  1. Add coffee grounds to the filter portion of the pitcher
  2. Screw the filter column into the lid of the pitcher
  3. Run this filter column under water to get the coffee grounds wet
  4. Add 4 cups filtered water to the pitcher
  5. Place the filter column/lid onto the pitcher and screw the lid shut
  6. Brew in the refrigerator or on the countertop for 24-48 hours
  7. Transfer to a glass bottle for storage in the refrigerator

Mason Jar Instructions

  1. Add ground coffee and 4 cups of water to a 1 quart mason jar
  2. Gently stir the mixture
  3. Screw the lid to the jar on tightly
  4. Allow the mixture to brew in the refrigerator or on the countertop for 24-48 hours
  5. Pour into a nut milk bag or through cheese cloth to filter
  6. Store in the refrigerator in a glass jar

Notes

  • For a milder brew, dilute the cold brew coffee with water before adding milk or sweeteners.

Nutrition Information

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Sodium 12mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories kcal

% Daily Value*

Sodium 12mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%

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

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