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.
Ingredients
Method
- Stir the coffee and water together in a large jar.
- Cover and leave at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Strain through a fine sieve lined with a paper filter.
- Refrigerate the concentrate for up to 2 weeks.
- 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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