Easy Cold Brew Coffee
Learn how to make smooth, low-acid cold brew coffee at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for a make-ahead coffee boost.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12-24 hours (steeping)
- Total Time: 12-24 hours 5 min
- Yield: About 3 cups concentrate 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
Instructions
- Combine cold water and coarsely ground coffee in a large jar or pitcher.
- Stir gently to ensure all coffee grounds are saturated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor.
- Strain the coffee concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. You may need to strain it twice to remove all sediment.
- Store the cold brew concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- To serve, dilute the concentrate with water or milk to your preference (typically a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to liquid). Add ice and sweetener if desired.
Notes
- Use a coarse grind for best results to prevent over-extraction and bitterness.
- Experiment with different steep times to find your preferred flavor strength.
- For a smoother brew, you can use a French press to steep and then press the plunger down before straining.
- Cold brew coffee lasts in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (diluted)
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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