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A refreshing glass of cold brew coffee with ice cubes on a rustic wooden table in soft morning light.

Cold Brew Coffee: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing the Perfect Cup

A refreshing and smooth coffee drink made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in cold water for an extended period. Cold brew coffee is perfect for a hot summer day, providing a strong caffeine kick with less acidity compared to regular coffee. Ideal for those who love a smoother coffee experience.

  • Total Time: 12-24 hours (including steeping time)
  • Yield: 4 cups (serves about 4 cups of cold brew coffee) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans

  • 4 cups cold or room temperature water

  • Ice cubes (optional)

  • Milk or cream (optional, for serving)

  • Sweetener (optional, agave syrup, honey, or sugar)

Instructions

  1. Grind the Coffee Beans: Use a burr grinder to grind the coffee beans coarsely. Fine grounds can make the cold brew cloudy and hard to strain.

  2. Combine Coffee and Water: In a large jar or pitcher, combine the coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups of cold or room temperature water.

  3. Stir: Stir the coffee grounds gently to ensure all the grounds are evenly soaked with water.

  4. Steep: Cover the jar or pitcher and let it steep in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor.

  5. Strain: After the steeping time is over, strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve, coffee filter, or cheesecloth to remove the coffee grounds.

  6. Serve: Serve the cold brew coffee over ice, and add milk, cream, or sweetener if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a milder flavor, use less coffee grounds or dilute the cold brew concentrate with water or milk.

  • Cold brew concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks.

  • Feel free to experiment with different types of coffee beans to find the perfect flavor profile for your taste.

  • You can also use flavored syrups (vanilla, caramel) for a fun twist.

  • Author: Aleida
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (for grinding the beans and combining the ingredients)
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required, just steeping)
  • Category: Beverages / Coffee
  • Method: No-cook (steeping process)
  • Cuisine: American (popularized in the U.S.)
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: ~2 calories (for black cold brew without sweetener or milk)
  • Sugar: 0g (if unsweetened)
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g (if served black)
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0g

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