Cold-Brewed Coffee

In this recipe, coffee brewed slowly in cold water is less acidic than hot-brewed. You can use this concentrate straight over ice or microwave half a mug of coffee and then add a half cup of boiling water for quick hot coffee. Develop your own ratio of coffee to water for your custom brew.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 8 Calories

Ingredients

• cheesecloth
• ½ pound coarsely ground coffee beans
• 4 ½ cups cold water
• coffee filters

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and steep at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours.

Step 2

Line a strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and place atop a pitcher; strain coffee through the cheesecloth into the pitcher. Discard the grounds. To get a clearer brew, strain coffee again through coffee filters. Store in refrigerator.

Step 3

Put coffee grounds in a large container. Slowly pour water over grounds.