Imagine a coffee so smooth, so perfectly balanced, that it makes every sip feel like a luxurious escape from the ordinary. Cold pressed iced coffee isn't just a beverage—it's a game-changing morning ritual that promises to revolutionize your caffeine experience. By using a patient, slow-brewing technique, this method extracts the most incredible flavors from coffee beans, delivering a drink that's simultaneously rich, refreshing, and remarkably less bitter than traditional hot-brewed coffee.
Prep Time: 12 hrs
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 12 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
- 4 cups cold water
- Milk or cream to taste
- Sugar or sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Begin by measuring out 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee. It’s important to use coarsely ground coffee to ensure a smooth brewing process and prevent over-extraction, which can lead to bitterness.
- In a large pitcher or bowl, combine the coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups of cold water. Stir gently to ensure that all the coffee grounds are saturated with water.
- Cover the pitcher or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap to keep it airtight. This will help to prevent any unwanted flavors from entering the brew.
- Let the coffee steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 12 hours. This long steeping time is essential for extracting the rich flavors from the coffee without the bitterness that can come from hot brewing methods.
- After the steeping period is complete, prepare to strain the coffee. Place a fine-mesh strainer or a coffee filter over another clean pitcher or bowl. Carefully pour the coffee mixture through the strainer to separate the liquid from the coffee grounds. Discard the grounds.
- Your cold brew concentrate is now ready! You can store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. When you’re ready to serve, you can dilute the concentrate with water or milk to your desired strength.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the cold brew concentrate over the ice, filling the glass to about halfway.
- Add milk or cream to taste, adjusting the creaminess to your preference. If you like your iced coffee sweetened, add sugar or your preferred sweetener to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or a dash of vanilla extract for an extra touch of flavor, if desired. Enjoy your refreshing cold pressed iced coffee!
Tips
- Coffee Ground Matters: Always use coarsely ground coffee to prevent over-extraction and ensure a smooth brewing process.
- Water Quality Counts: Use filtered water for the cleanest, most pure coffee flavor.
- Steeping Secrets: The 12-hour steeping time is crucial—don't rush this process! Patience yields the most flavorful results.
- Strain Carefully: Use a fine-mesh strainer or coffee filter to ensure a clean, sediment-free concentrate.
- Customization is Key: Experiment with different milk options, sweeteners, and even flavor additions like vanilla or cinnamon to make the recipe your own.
- Storage Tip: Your cold brew concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, making it a convenient prep-ahead beverage.
- Dilution Flexibility: Remember that this is a concentrate, so feel free to adjust the strength by adding more water or milk to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
