Cold Brew Coffee
Rich, smooth cold brew coffee made by steeping coarse grounds in cold water overnight. Serve over ice with milk or drink black for a refreshing, less acidic coffee experience.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 5
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour 3 cups of cold water into a clean glass jar or container that holds at least 1 quart.
Step 2
Add 0.75 cup of coarse-ground coffee directly into the water; the grounds should float and sink as you pour.
Step 3
Stir the mixture slowly with a long spoon or wooden stick for 30 seconds to make sure all the grounds are wet.
Step 4
Cover the jar with a lid or plate and place it on a counter or in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 12 hours.
Step 5
Line a fine-mesh strainer with a paper coffee filter or cheesecloth and set it over a clean glass or bowl.
Step 6
Pour the cold brew mixture slowly through the lined strainer to catch all grounds; this takes 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 7
Discard the wet grounds and rinse the strainer; if you want an extra-smooth brew, strain the liquid a second time.
Step 8
Fill two glasses halfway with ice cubes.
Step 9
Pour the cold brew concentrate evenly into both glasses, filling each glass about three-quarters full.
Step 10
Top each glass with cold water or milk to taste, stir gently, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- glass jar or container (1-quart minimum)
- long spoon or wooden stick
- lid or plate to cover jar
- fine-mesh strainer
- paper coffee filter or cheesecloth
- clean glass or bowl
- drinking glasses
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