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Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate Recipe: The Best For Mornings
Emily Carter

Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

Make the smoothest cold brew coffee concentrate right at home. This easy method yields a rich and low-acidity beverage. Mix it with water or milk for the perfect iced coffee.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Steeping Time 16 hours
Total Time 16 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole coffee beans medium to dark roast
  • 4 cups pure filtered water cold or room temperature

Equipment

  • Large glass mason jar or brewing container
  • Trusty burr coffee grinder
  • Fine mesh sieve or metal strainer
  • Paper coffee filter or clean cheesecloth

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Grind the whole coffee beans to a very coarse consistency. You want the grounds chunky like heavy sea salt.
  2. Step 2: Place the coarsely ground coffee into your large glass mason jar.
  3. Step 3: Pour the pure filtered water directly over the coffee grounds.
  4. Step 4: Stir the mixture gently to ensure all grounds are fully saturated.
  5. Step 5: Cover the large glass jar tightly with a secure lid.
  6. Step 6: Let it sit on your kitchen counter at room temperature. Allow the dark mixture to steep quietly for 16 hours.
  7. Step 7: Place a fine mesh sieve over a clean glass pitcher. Line the metal sieve with a fresh paper coffee filter.
  8. Step 8: Pour the steeped coffee mixture slowly through the lined filter. Discard the used coffee grounds in your compost bin immediately.
  9. Step 9: Transfer your smooth cold brew coffee concentrate to a clean jar. Store the sealed jar in your refrigerator for two weeks.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup of diluted concentrate  
Calories: 15 kcal  
Carbohydrates: 3 grams  
Protein: 1 gram  
Fat: 0 grams  
Sodium: 5 milligrams  
Potassium: 115 milligrams  
Caffeine: 200 milligrams  

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