Easy Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
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Easy Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
Description
The Easy Cold Brew Coffee Recipe uses a simple method of steeping medium-coarse ground coffee beans in filtered water at room temperature for 12 to 15 hours. This slow infusion draws out coffee compounds more gently than hot brewing, yielding a smoother, less bitter coffee concentrate. The mixture is strained through cheesecloth-lined sieve or alternative filtering as a nut milk bag or coffee filter to remove grounds.
Once strained, the cold brew concentrate can be stored refrigerated and served over ice when desired. It can be diluted with water or mixed with milk or creamers to suit taste preferences. This preparation method ensures a balanced, mellow coffee with lower acidity and bitterness compared to hot brewed coffee.
The recipe typically yields about 3 cups of concentrate. For larger batches, using a dedicated cold brew coffee maker can simplify preparation and increase volume. Variations in steep time and coffee grind size allow some control over the strength and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water filtered
- 1 cup coffee beans
Instructions
- Grind your coffee beans to a medium coarse consistency.
- Add the water and ground coffee beans to a mason jar or other glass storage container. Then, leave it on your counter to steep for 12 to 15 hours.
- Strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve that's lined with a couple layers of cheesecloth over a large measuring cup or bowl. Alternatively, you could use a nut-milk bag or coffee filter on top of the sieve.
- Pour the strained cold brew concentrate back into a clean mason jar and store in the refrigerator.
- To serve, pour the cold brew concentrate over ice, with water or with your favorite milk or creamer.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 3 cups of cold brew concentrate when prepared in a mason jar.
- For larger quantities, a cold brew coffee maker can produce twice the amount and ease the brewing process.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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