2-Ingredient Cold Brew Coffee

Smooth homemade cold brew coffee concentrate with just ground coffee and water.

The 2 ingredients

  • coarsely ground coffee
  • cold filtered water

Exact quantities are in the recipe card below. Salt, pepper, water and cooking spray are not counted.

How long it takes

Allow 12 hr 5 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 12 hr of chilling, soaking or setting. Makes 8 servings.

Tip for success

Use a coarse grind. Fine coffee makes cold brew bitter and cloudy.

2-Ingredient Cold Brew Coffee

Smooth homemade cold brew coffee concentrate with just ground coffee and water.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups cold filtered water

Method
 

  1. Stir the coffee and water together in a large jar.
  2. Cover and leave at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
  3. Strain through a fine sieve lined with a paper filter.
  4. Refrigerate the concentrate for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Dilute 1:1 with water or milk and serve over ice.

Notes

Use a coarse grind. Fine coffee makes cold brew bitter and cloudy.

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