Smooth Cold Brew Coffee Recipe with 67% Less Acidity
Cold brew coffee is a smooth, rich beverage made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period. It’s less acidic and less bitter than hot brewed coffee.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Combine coffee grounds and cold water in a jar.
- Stir gently to ensure all grounds are wet.
- Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12-24 hours.
- Strain the concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Dilute concentrate with water or milk to taste.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Use a coarse grind to prevent over-extraction.
- Store concentrate in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Adjust the steeping time for stronger or milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg