A smooth, refreshing cold brew iced coffee made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water, then serving it over ice. It is mellow, less acidic than hot-brewed coffee, and easy to customize with milk or sweetener.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee use a medium or dark roast for best flavor
- 4 cups cold water filtered if possible
- to taste ice cubes for serving
- to taste milk or cream optional
- to taste sweetener optional, such as simple syrup or sugar
Instructions
- Add the coffee grounds to a large jar or pitcher.
- Pour in the cold water and stir gently to make sure all the grounds are saturated.
- Cover and let steep in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 12 hours.
- Strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter, cheesecloth, or a nut milk bag.
- Serve the cold brew over ice and add milk, cream, or sweetener if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 5kcalSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgCalcium: 10mg