Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
Unlock the secrets of smooth, low-acid coffee with this easy cold brew concentrate recipe. A perfect foundation for your favorite coffee creations.
Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
Unlock the secrets of smooth, low-acid coffee with this easy cold brew concentrate recipe. A perfect foundation for your favorite coffee creations.
The Key Move
Use coarsely ground coffee and steep for at least 12 hours for optimal flavor extraction.
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The Setup
- Coffee Grinder
- PitcherLarge
- Fine-mesh Sieve
- Cheesecloth
The Mise en Place
2Your prep station before cooking begins
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The Pantry (0/1)
Coffee tastes bitter.
Reduce steeping time or use a coarser grind.
Coffee tastes weak.
Increase steeping time or use a finer grind.
The Method
GRIND
Grind the coffee beans (1½ cups) coarsely. The grind should resemble coarse sea salt.
Coffee grounds are consistently coarse
COMBINE
In a large pitcher or container, combine the coarsely ground coffee with the filtered water (6 cups).
STIR
Stir gently to ensure all the coffee grounds are saturated.
COVER
Time-sensitiveCover the pitcher or container and let it steep at room temperature for 12-16 hours.
A rich coffee aroma fills the air
STRAIN
After steeping, strain the coffee concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
Clear, dark coffee concentrate dripping through the filter
DISCARD
Discard the coffee grounds.
STORE
Store the cold brew coffee concentrate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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