Prep Time 5 mins
Rest Time 12 hrs
Total Time 12 hrs 5 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 20  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer
Description

Cold Brew Coffee is a smooth, rich, and invigorating coffee drink made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in cold water for an extended period. Perfect for hot summer days, it provides a less acidic, mellow flavor compared to traditional hot brewed coffee. This recipe will guide you through the process of making your own cold brew at home for a refreshing, café-quality experience.

Ingredients
    For the Cold Brew Coffee Base
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
  • 4 cups cold water
Instructions
    Prepare the Coffee Grounds
  1. 1
    Coarsely grind your coffee beans to prevent over-extraction. The texture should be similar to raw sugar or sea salt. This is important to avoid a bitter taste in the brew. Measure 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee beans and set it aside.
    2. Combine Coffee and Water
  2. 2
    In a large pitcher or jar, add the 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee to 4 cups of cold water. Stir gently to ensure all the grounds are fully saturated. Make sure there is enough space in the jar for the coffee to expand as it steeps.
    3. Steep the Coffee
  3. 3
    Cover the jar or pitcher and place it in the refrigerator to steep for 12-24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor. For a milder taste, steep for 12 hours; for a more robust coffee flavor, steep up to 24 hours.
    4. Strain the Coffee
  4. 4
    After the steeping time has passed, strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the coffee grounds. You can also use a specialized cold brew coffee filter. Make sure the liquid is clear, and no coffee grounds remain in the brew.
    5. Serve and Enjoy
  5. 5
    Pour the cold brew concentrate into a glass filled with ice. You can dilute it with water or milk depending on your preference. Sweeten with sugar or a flavored syrup if desired. Stir and enjoy the smooth, refreshing coffee!
Note

Storage: The cold brew concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, making it an ideal make-ahead coffee drink.

Variations: Add flavored syrups, such as vanilla or caramel, to give your cold brew a personalized touch. You can also make an iced coffee float by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat.

Strength Adjustments: Cold brew concentrate is very strong; feel free to dilute it with milk or water depending on how light or intense you want your coffee.

Keywords: cold brew, coffee, refreshing, easy, summer
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