Cold Brew Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cold Brew Concentrate
To Serve (optional)
Method
Cold Brew Concentrate
Combine
Place 1 cup coarsely ground coffee in a clean 1‑quart (or larger) jar, pitcher, or brew vessel. Pour 4 cups cold filtered water over the grounds in an even stream so all grounds are saturated. Gently stir with a spoon or chopstick for 10–15 seconds to ensure dry pockets are wetted.
Steep
Cover the vessel with a lid or plastic wrap and let steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 16 to 20 hours. Room temperature yields a slightly brighter extraction; refrigerated steeping yields a cleaner, less acidic profile.
Strain
After steeping, strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth, a coffee filter, nut-milk bag, or a purpose-built cold-brew filter into a clean container. If using cheesecloth, fold it for multiple layers to catch sediment. Allow it to drip without pressing to avoid over-extraction and grit.
Second Strain (optional)
If you want clearer brew, pass the liquid through a paper coffee filter or a second layer of fine mesh. This removes finer particles and results in a smoother cup.
Store
Seal the concentrate and refrigerate. Homemade cold-brew concentrate keeps well for up to 10–14 days; for best flavor consume within 7 days.
To Serve (optional)
Sweeten
If you like it sweetened, stir in simple syrup (2 tablespoons per cup of diluted drink) while the brew is cold so it mixes easily. Adjust amount to taste.