To achieve a great tasting Cold Brew you will need some higher end, delicious "fair trade" coffee (the fresher the better). Your coffee doesn't have to be super costly just do not use a commercial brand because they use fillers in their products and it just won't give you a great final product. The process of brewing your coffee at room temperature or "Cold" really releases all the notes and flavors from your coffee, as where brewing with hot water takes away some of those flavors. So if you are using a highly processed coffee you are going to taste all of those fillers.
You will also need some filtered water, a large container (I used 2 shaker bottles so anything you have on hand will work), and a mesh strainer (cheese clothes, lint free dish towel, or a coffee filter and a funnel will also work). This is going to make a coffee concentrate that you will need to dilute to your desired strength preference once it is finished. I forgot to do this once and was up all night!
Instructions
- 1 1/3 cups grounded coffee
- 4 cups water
- This recipe yields about 4 cups of cold brew concentrate and about 8-12 cups of iced coffee. The concentrate will last up to 1 week refrigerated.
- Pour your coffee grounds into a large sealable container then add your water, seal, and let the mixture set at room temperature for 8-24 hours. The longer it sets the stronger the concentrate.
- Once your concentrate has steeped, you will use your strainer. I used a funnel and a basic coffee filter, (this method takes longer so if you have a cheese clothes or mesh strain those would be better options.) Secure your strainer over a clean jar or pitcher and strain out the coffee grounds. You can filter as many time as needed.
When you go to make your latte you will need to dilute with water, I recommend a ratio of 1/3 coffee, 2/3 water. You can use less water if you like a stronger drink. Add ice, creamer, extract, spices, and sweeteners to your preference & ENJOY!
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