Smooth Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

Steps

Kid helper. A child can do steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9: no knife, no heat. Cooking with kids

1. Put the ground coffee in a French press or a large jar.
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2. Slowly pour the cold water over the coffee, making sure all the grounds get wet.
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3. Stir gently until there are no dry clumps.
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4. Cover and

   steep (how to steep (infuse))

   Steep (infuse) Soak tea, herbs or spices in hot liquid, then remove them, so the liquid takes on their flavor. 1. Heat the liquid until steaming (or to the temperature the tea needs).2. Take it off the heat and add the tea, herbs or spices.3. Cover and let it sit for the time the recipe gives.4. Strain or lift them out. Done when: The liquid tastes clearly of what you steeped; taste at the low end of the time. How to steep tea, herbs and spices: mistakes to avoid

   in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours.
   ⏱ Steep: 12 hrKid step
5. If using a French press, push the plunger down slowly.
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6. Line (how to line a pan)

   Line a pan Cover the bottom (and sometimes sides) of a pan with parchment or foil so food doesn't stick and lifts out easily. 1. For a sheet pan, tear parchment the size of the pan and lay it flat.2. For a round cake pan, trace the bottom on parchment, cut the circle out and press it in.3. For brownies and bars, leave two long sides hanging over to make handles (a "sling").4. A little grease under the paper holds it in place. Done when: The paper lies flat with no folds where the batter could run under it. How to line a baking pan with parchment: mistakes to avoid

   a fine-mesh strainer with a paper coffee filter or cheesecloth and set it over a clean jar.
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7. Pour the coffee through slowly and let it drip through. Don't press on the grounds.
   ⏱ Strain: 15 minKid step
8. Cover the jar and keep the concentrate in the fridge.
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9. To serve, fill a glass with ice and add 1 part concentrate to 1 part cold water or milk. Adjust to taste.
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Tips

• Use a coarse grind, like breadcrumbs. Fine coffee makes muddy, bitter cold brew.
• Don't have a French press? Steep in a large jar and strain the same way.

Storage

Refrigerate the concentrate in a covered jar up to 1 week.

How long leftovers keep, and freezing and reheating: leftovers and storage.