How to Make Cold Brewed Coffee

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Easy- simple and cheap! Save money by making your own cold brewed coffee to use for iced coffee. Adapted from NY TIMES Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/27/dining/276drex.html?_r=2

by Amy Woitas

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Gather your supplies. There aren't many that you need. I don't like mixing my wet and dry measures, which is why I have the extra measuring cup.

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Put the coffee grounds in your container, and add in the water. Make sure all of the coffee grounds are wet! You can leave it on the counter or put it in the fridge. You'll want it to sit 8-12 hours.

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This is what it looks like in the morning/after the 8-12 hours.

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I lay out the filters overlapping in the colander so I can pour more coffee soaked mixture in to strain out the grounds.

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In the morning (or after 8-12 hours) Pour your soaked coffee mixture into your coffee filter lined colander. I pour it in 2 batches to make sure it doesn't overfill the filter liners.

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I filter a second time, because I usually over pour the first time and get grounds in the coffee.

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Pour the mixture in to a container. Your coffee concentrate will last (if you don't drink it) about 10-14 days in the fridge. This recipe makes about six 8 oz servings.

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To use, mix with equal parts water/milk hot or not) as desired. I made my cup with ice cubes, milk, some water and a splash of creamer. ENJOY!

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This guide was made by:

Amy Woitas

Minnesota

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You should try this with ground espresso such as Cafe Bustello. I get one gallon of cold coffee out of one $4 brick of coffee. The finer espresso grind results in a more concentrated final product.

Will Ziacoma 6 months ago

It tastes AMAZING if you put condensed milk instead of milk and sugar. 3 tablespoons should do it!

faith carlson 12 months ago

What do you mean Erica? I drink Folgers all the time.

Amanda Greensworth 12 months ago

Hey Amy if I ship you some coffee from New Orleans you would never drink Folgers again!! Lol I have a thing about their coffee.

Erica Kefah Legaux Abdullah 12 months ago

Erica is correct. You can cut it back and use 1/3 c. Coffee and 1.5 c. Water- less commitment, but you will see it allows for more of the flavor profile to show.

Amy Woitas (author) 12 months ago

Cold brewed coffee is less acidic. I didn't read the article either. My favorite local shop does it this way. Toddy makers use this method. It actually produces a stronger taste this way.

Erica Kefah Legaux Abdullah 12 months ago

1 Cup Medium Ground Coffee

4 ½ Cups Filtered Water

1 Tupperware

3 Coffee Filters

1 Strainer/colander

1 Refrigerator

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