Cold
Brew Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
:
1
cup coarsely ground medium-roast coffee
1
cup hot water (205°)
6
to 7 cups cold water
2%
milk or half-and-half cream, optional
How
To Make Cold Brew Coffee :
Place
the coffee grounds in a clean glass container. Pour hot water over the grounds;
let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24
hours. (The longer the coffee sits, the stronger the flavor.)
Strain
the coffee through a fine mesh sieve; discard grounds. Strain the coffee again
through a coffee filter; discard grounds. Serve over ice, with milk or cream if
desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Test
Kitchen tips :
While
many cold brew recipes don’t use any hot water, we like the effect. The
near-boiling water releases carbon dioxide in the grounds, extracting more
flavor from the beans.
Some
people enjoy a tiny pinch of salt instead of sugar in cold brews. Salt brings
out the inherent sweetness of the coffee.
Freeze
some coffee in ice cube trays. The frozen coffee cubes will chill your beverage
without watering it down.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
cup: 2 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 0
carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.