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Cold Brew Coffee

A smooth and refreshing coffee beverage made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for an extended period.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coffee Base
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee Use a medium to dark roast for best flavor
  • 4 cups cold water Filtered water is recommended
Serving Suggestions
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 cup milk or cream Optional, for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons sweetener Optional, adjust to taste

Method
 

Prepare Coffee
  1. In a large jar or pitcher, combine the coarsely ground coffee and cold water.
  2. Stir gently to ensure all the coffee grounds are saturated.
  3. Cover the jar or pitcher and let it steep in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
Strain Coffee
  1. After steeping, strain the coffee through a coffee filter or fine mesh strainer into a clean jar or pitcher.
  2. Discard the coffee grounds.
Serve
  1. To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the cold brew coffee over the ice.
  2. Add milk or cream and sweetener if desired, and stir well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 5kcalSodium: 5mgPotassium: 116mg

Notes

Cold brew coffee can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Adjust the coffee-to-water ratio to your taste preference.

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