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Smooth Homemade Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

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A rich, velvety cold brew coffee concentrate that’s easy to make at home with just coarse coffee grounds and filtered water. Perfect for iced lattes, coffee cocktails, or a refreshing cold brew drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (85g) coarsely ground coffee beans (medium to dark roast recommended)
  • 4 cups (960ml) cold, filtered water
  • Optional: sweetener like simple syrup or honey (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Measure and grind coffee: Start with 1 cup (85g) of whole coffee beans. Grind coarsely to a sea salt texture. If using pre-ground coffee, ensure it is coarse grind.
  2. Combine coffee and water: In a large jar or pitcher, add 4 cups (960ml) of cold, filtered water. Pour the coffee grounds over the water and stir gently to saturate all grounds.
  3. Steep: Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap. Let it steep at room temperature for 12 to 16 hours. Use 12 hours for warmer kitchens and 16 hours for cooler ones.
  4. Strain the concentrate: After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer lined with a nut milk bag or cheesecloth into a clean container. Press grounds gently to extract more liquid without squeezing too hard.
  5. Refrigerate: Store the cold brew concentrate in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Flavor improves after 24-48 hours.
  6. Serve and dilute: Dilute the concentrate with water, milk, or milk alternative at a 1:1 ratio or to taste. Serve over ice.

Notes

Use a coarse grind to avoid bitterness and over-extraction. Filtered or spring water improves flavor clarity. Steep between 12 to 16 hours depending on room temperature. Double strain for a smoother concentrate. Concentrate freezes well in ice cube trays for convenient use. Dilute concentrate to taste, typically 1:1 with water or milk.

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