Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water
- 3.5 oz coarsely ground coffee beans
Instructions
- Choose Coffee Beans: Ensure you are using coarsely ground coffee beans. Select any coffee bean flavor you prefer to customize the taste each time you make cold brew.
- Combine Coffee and Water: Place the ground coffee into a large container that fits in your refrigerator, such as a jar or bottle. Pour in the 4 cups of cold water over the coffee grounds.
- Steep in Refrigerator: Cover the container and place it in the fridge. Let the coffee steep slowly overnight or anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for maximum flavor extraction.
- Strain the Coffee: After steeping, strain the coffee concentrate to remove the grounds. Use a nut milk bag, coffee paper filter, cheesecloth over a sieve, or a French press to filter out the grounds and obtain a smooth concentrate.
- Store the Concentrate: Transfer the strained cold brew concentrate into a clean, airtight bottle or jar. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
- Serve: When ready to enjoy, dilute the concentrate with cold water at a 1:1 ratio or adjust to taste. You can also add milk, cream, or sweeteners as desired.
Notes
- Use coarsely ground coffee beans to prevent over-extraction and bitterness.
- Adjust the steeping time based on your taste preference; longer steeping results in a stronger concentrate.
- Store the cold brew concentrate refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks for best quality.
- If you don't have a nut milk bag or French press, a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth works well for filtering.
- Cold brew coffee concentrate can also be used as a base for iced coffee drinks or coffee-based cocktails.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 to 24 hours (steeping time)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
