Smooth Rich Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
A simple and easy 5-step recipe to make smooth, rich cold brew coffee concentrate at home with just coffee and water. Perfect for a refreshing iced coffee or coffee cocktails.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 to 24 hours
- Total Time: 18 hours 7 minutes to 24 hours 7 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups of cold brew concentrate 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (85 g) coarsely ground coffee beans, medium-coarse grind
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold, filtered water
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: simple syrup or sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Measure and grind 1 cup (85 g) of coffee beans to a medium-coarse texture.
- Combine the ground coffee and 4 cups (960 ml) of cold, filtered water in a large glass jar or pitcher. Stir gently to saturate all grounds evenly.
- Cover the jar loosely and steep in the refrigerator for 18 to 24 hours.
- Strain the coffee concentrate through a fine mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter or nut milk bag into a clean container. Strain twice if desired for extra smoothness.
- Transfer the concentrate to a sealed bottle and refrigerate. Dilute with equal parts water, milk, or dairy alternative before serving. Add ice and sweetener if desired.
Notes
Use medium-coarse grind to avoid bitterness or weak flavor. Steep for 18-24 hours for best smoothness. Double strain for a clearer concentrate. Store in airtight container in fridge up to two weeks. Dilute concentrate 1:1 with water or milk before serving. Adjust steep time or grind size if concentrate tastes too strong or bitter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (30 ml) conc
- Calories: 5
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