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Cold Brew Coffee Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups coarse-ground medium-dark roast coffee
  • 8 cups cold filtered water
  • Ice, for serving
  • 1/2 cup cold water per serving, for diluting
  • 1 to 2 tsp simple syrup per serving (optional)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk per serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine the 2 cups coarse-ground coffee and 8 cups cold filtered water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir for 30 seconds until all the grounds are wet.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 18 to 24 hours.
  3. Strain the steeped mixture through a fine-mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter into a large bowl or second pitcher. Let it drip for 3 to 5 minutes without pressing the grounds, then discard the grounds and transfer the concentrate back to a clean jar.
  4. To serve, fill a tall glass with ice, add 1/2 cup concentrate and 1/2 cup cold water, stir in 1 to 2 tsp simple syrup if using, and pour 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk slowly over the top.

Notes

The active prep time here is about 5 minutes; the rest is hands-off fridge time. For the smoothest concentrate, don't rush the strain through the coffee filter. If you want to prep ahead for the week, a full batch gives you 8 servings and keeps well for up to 10 days in the fridge.