Cold Brew
Cold Brew Coffee
One jar, overnight, two weeks of smooth coffee in the fridge.
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Prep
10 minutes
Total
16 hours
Servings
About 6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz coffee, extra coarse grind
- 28.2 oz cold filtered water by weight
Equipment
- 1-quart jar
- Fine mesh strainer
- Paper filter
Nutrition
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Instructions
- 1
Combine coffee and water in the jar and stir until every ground is wet.
- 2
Cover and leave 12–18 hours at room temperature or in the fridge.
- 3
Strain through mesh, then through a paper filter.
- 4
Refrigerate the concentrate and dilute 1:1 with water or milk.
Tips
- Label the jar with the brew date — the concentrate keeps about two weeks.
Variations
- Add a cinnamon stick or orange peel during the steep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pre-ground coffee?+
Only if it is a coarse grind. Standard pre-ground is too fine and turns the brew muddy.
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