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A glass of cold brew coffee with ice cubes

Quick Cold Brew Coffee

This recipe provides a simple and efficient way to make delicious cold brew coffee at home with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Coarsely ground coffee (approx. 240g)
  • 4 cups Filtered water (approx. 960ml)

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or jar
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cheesecloth or coffee filter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher or jar, combine the coarsely ground coffee with the filtered water, ensuring all coffee grounds are saturated.
  2. Cover the container and let the mixture steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours for a stronger concentrate.
  3. After steeping, strain the coffee concentrate using a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter; discard the used coffee grounds.
  4. Serve the cold brew concentrate over ice, diluted with water or milk to your preference, and store any leftover concentrate in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

For a stronger cold brew, use a higher coffee-to-water ratio or extend the steeping time; for a weaker brew, dilute more after straining.