Easy Cold Brew Iced Coffee Recipe
Introduction
Enjoy a smooth, refreshing cup of Easy Cold Brew Iced Coffee made right at home. This simple recipe requires just a few ingredients and minimal effort, perfect for coffee lovers looking to beat the heat.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Ground Coffee
- 3 cups Water
- Coffee Creamer, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Pour 2/3 cup of ground coffee into a French press.
- Step 2: Add 3 cups of water and stir gently to combine. Let the mixture steep for at least 10 hours, preferably overnight.
- Step 3: In the morning, press down the plunger slowly to separate the coffee grounds from the liquid.
- Step 4: Pour the cold brew coffee over a glass filled with ice.
- Step 5: Add coffee creamer to taste and stir well.
- Step 6: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced coffee.
Tips & Variations
- Use coarsely ground coffee for a smoother, less bitter cold brew.
- Adjust the steeping time for a stronger or milder flavor—longer steep for stronger coffee.
- Try flavored creamers or a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Store any leftover cold brew concentrate in the fridge and dilute with water or milk when ready to serve.
Storage
Store leftover cold brew coffee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. When ready to enjoy, pour over ice and add creamer if desired. Reheating is possible but usually this coffee is best served cold.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular coffee instead of ground coffee?
You need ground coffee for cold brew; whole beans won’t steep properly without grinding.
How strong is this cold brew coffee?
This recipe produces a moderately strong coffee concentrate, which can be diluted with water or milk depending on your preference.
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Easy Cold Brew Iced Coffee Recipe
- Total Time: 10 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups of cold brew concentrate 1x
Description
This Easy Cold Brew Iced Coffee recipe offers a smooth, refreshing coffee experience made effortlessly with a French press. Steeped overnight, it produces a rich and concentrated cold brew that can be customized with your favorite coffee creamer for a perfect morning pick-me-up or an afternoon refresher.
Ingredients
Coffee Base
- 2/3 cup Ground Coffee
- 3 cups Water
To Serve
- Coffee Creamer to taste
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add Coffee Grounds: Pour 2/3 cup of coarsely ground coffee into your French press, ensuring an even layer at the bottom to prepare for steeping.
- Mix with Water: Add 3 cups of cold water to the French press. Stir gently to combine the coffee and water, ensuring the grounds are fully saturated.
- Steep Overnight: Place the lid on the French press but do not plunge yet. Let the mixture steep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours to develop rich flavors.
- Press the Coffee: In the morning, slowly depress the plunger to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee, filtering out the sediment.
- Serve Over Ice: Pour the cold brew concentrate over a glass filled with ice cubes to chill it instantly.
- Add Creamer: Add coffee creamer to taste based on your preference to balance the bold flavors and add creaminess.
- Enjoy: Stir gently and savor your refreshing cold brew iced coffee.
Notes
- Use coarsely ground coffee for optimal extraction and to avoid sediment in your cold brew.
- Steeping time can be adjusted between 10-12 hours for stronger or milder coffee flavor.
- This cold brew concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to experiment with flavored creamers or milk alternatives for variety.
- Adjust the coffee-to-water ratio if you prefer a stronger or lighter brew.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cold brew, iced coffee, French press coffee, easy coffee recipe, homemade cold brew, refreshing coffee
