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Ingredients
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Cold Brew Concentrate
To Serve (per 12 oz serving)
Equipment & Extras
Method
Cold Brew Concentrate
- 1
Combine
Add 1 cup coarsely ground coffee to a large jar or pitcher. Pour in 4 cups cold filtered water, ensuring all grounds are saturated. Stir gently to combine.
- 2
Steep
Cover the jar and let the mixture steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 16 to 20 hours. For a brighter flavor, steep closer to 12-16 hours; for a stronger, smoother concentrate, steep 18-20 hours.
- 3
Filter
After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean container. If necessary, filter a second time to remove fine particles. The liquid you have is cold brew concentrate (about 3 to 4 cups).
- 4
Store
Refrigerate the concentrate in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. Shake gently before using.
To Serve (per 12 oz serving)
- 5
Fill a serving glass with 1 cup (about 1 cup) of ice.
- 6
Pour 6 fl oz cold brew concentrate over the ice.
- 7
Add 6 fl oz cold water or milk (dairy or plant-based) to dilute to taste (adjust concentrate to water ratio between 1:1 and 1:2 depending on desired strength).
- 8
If desired, add 1 tablespoon simple syrup or sweetener and/or 1 tablespoon flavor shot (vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut). Note: charge for flavor shot as appropriate.
- 9
Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.
Equipment & Extras
- 10
Use a clean jar and filter equipment to avoid off-flavors. Dispose of used grounds or compost them.