Cold Brew Iced Coffee
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Cold Brew Iced Coffee
Description
Cold Brew Iced Coffee combines 4 ½ ounces of coarse ground coffee with 4 ½ cups of filtered water, steeped together for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature. After steeping, the mixture is strained carefully through a coffee filter to separate the grounds, yielding a rich coffee concentrate. This concentrate is chilled in the refrigerator and can be stored for up to one week. For serving, the cold brew concentrate is diluted with milk or water and poured over ice, making a refreshing iced coffee with mellow bitterness and smooth texture.
The method includes grinding coffee coarsely to prevent over-extraction and a lengthy steeping time that extracts the coffee's flavors gradually without heat. Filtering through coffee filters traps fine coffee sediment, producing a clean cup. Adjustments to coffee-to-water ratio and steeping duration can be made to customize strength, and replacing filters mid-strain can help maintain filtration speed.
This cold brew concentrate is convenient as it can be made in large batches and stored, providing quick cold coffee when diluted. It can be sweetened with simple syrup and served over ice to suit preference. The slow steeping creates a less acidic and less bitter taste, useful for those sensitive to hot brewed coffee's sharper profile.
Using disposable tea bags as an alternate steeping method can speed up filtration, and tighter wrapping of cans during preparation can ensure consistent results. Experimenting with ratios and steeping durations is encouraged to suit individual taste.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ ounces coarse ground coffee 1 ½ cups
- 4 ½ cups water filtered
Instructions
- Place the coffee grounds and water in a 2-quart pitcher, and stir to combine. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
- Line a strainer with a coffee filter and place over a medium bowl. Stir the coffee mixture to allow the grounds to sink to the bottom of the pitcher. Working in batches, slowly pour the coffee into the filter until all of the liquid has strained (this may take a while). Stop when you reach the solids at the bottom of the pitcher. Discard the grounds and the contents of the strainer.
- Wash and dry the pitcher. Transfer the strained coffee back into the pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled. This concentrate keeps for up to 1 week in the fridge.
- To serve, for each cup of iced cold brew coffee, dilute the concentrate with some milk or water. Sweeten with simple syrup, if desired, and serve over ice.
Notes
- Steeping longer increases coffee concentrate strength, so adjust steeping time to taste.
- Using a higher coffee-to-water ratio creates a stronger concentrate but may be too intense for daily drinking.
- Swapping out coffee filters during straining can prevent slow filtration caused by saturated filters.
- Filter porosity affects the straining speed; alternate with disposable tea bags filled with grounds for faster steeping and straining.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups of coffee concentrate
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 5kcal | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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