Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
Smooth and refreshing cold brew coffee served over ice.
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Ingredients
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Coffee Base
Serving
Method
Preparing Coffee Base
- 1
Combine Coffee and Water
In a large jar or pitcher, combine 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups of cold water. Stir gently to ensure all the coffee grounds are saturated.
- 2
Steep
Cover the jar or pitcher and let the mixture steep at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the coffee flavor will be.
- 3
Strain
After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve or a coffee filter into a clean container to remove the coffee grounds. Discard the grounds.
Serving
- 4
Prepare Glass
Fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 5
Pour Cold Brew
Pour the cold brew coffee over the ice until the glass is filled to your desired level.
- 6
Add Milk and Sweetener
Add milk or cream to taste, and sweeten with your preferred sweetener, stirring gently to combine.
- 7
Serve
Enjoy your refreshing cold brew coffee immediately!
