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Homemade Cold Brew Coffee prepared in a glass jar with coffee grounds and water.

Cold Brew Coffee

Learn how to make smooth and gentle cold brew coffee at home with just coffee, water, and time, no fancy gear required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 hours
Total Time 14 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cold brew
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee Use medium roast for a balanced flavor, dark roast for a chocolatey taste.
  • 4 cups cold or filtered water Filtered water is preferred for the best taste.
For straining
  • 1 each strainer Use a fine mesh sieve or paper coffee filters.
  • 1 each large jar or pitcher Any container with a lid will work for steeping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee to your jar.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of cold or room temperature water over the coffee grounds and stir until all the grounds are wet.
  3. Cover the jar and let it steep for 12 to 16 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the fridge.
Straining
  1. Strain the mixture through a strainer into a bowl or pitcher to catch the larger grounds.
  2. Filter the liquid again through a paper filter or cloth to remove finer particles.
Serving
  1. Store the cold brew in the fridge. When serving, you can dilute the concentrate with water or milk to taste.
  2. For a delicious serving, mix equal parts of cold brew concentrate and milk over ice, adding a splash of vanilla if desired.

Notes

For best results, use coarsely ground coffee and fresh beans. Adjust steeping time based on taste preference, and try flavor additions like vanilla, cinnamon, or sweeteners as desired.