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Three flavored cold brews—vanilla, mocha, and cinnamon—in glass jars

Name: Cold Brew Coffee

Summary: A smooth, low-acid coffee concentrate brewed cold over 12–24 hours. Perfect for iced drinks, flavor variations, or heating for a mellow hot coffee alternative.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup 85g coarsely ground coffee (medium to dark roast)
  • 4 cups 950ml cold filtered water

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mason jar or French press
  • Fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or coffee filter
  • Large spoon
  • Measuring cup or scale

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Add the ground coffee to a clean mason jar or French press.
  3. Pour in the cold filtered water and stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover the container and let it steep for 12–24 hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
  5. Strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve, coffee filter, or cheesecloth into a clean container.
  6. Serve over ice, dilute with water or milk if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Notes:
For a stronger brew, use a 1:3 coffee-to-water ratio.
Cold brew concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Adjust steeping time based on your flavor preference: 12 hours = milder, 24 hours = richer.
Best served chilled but can be gently heated.