Ingredients
1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
4 cups filtered water
Ice cubes (preferably made from coffee)
Optional: Milk or cream of choice
Optional: Simple syrup or liquid sweetener
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and filtered water in a large jar or pitcher.
Step 2: Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated, then cover and let steep at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean container.
Step 4: Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the coffee concentrate over the ice, filling it about halfway.
Step 5: Top with water or milk and stir in your preferred sweetener to taste.
Notes
The concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Always use a coarse grind to prevent the coffee from becoming too bitter or muddy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz
- Calories: 5 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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