Smooth Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
- 4 oz coffee, coarsely ground, about 1 1/3 cups
- 4 cups cold water, filtered if you have it
- ice, for serving
- milk or water, for serving
Smooth Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
- Put the ground coffee in a French press or a large jar.
- Slowly pour the cold water over the coffee, making sure all the grounds get wet.
- Stir gently until there are no dry clumps.
- Cover and steep in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours.
- If using a French press, push the plunger down slowly.
- Line a fine-mesh strainer with a paper coffee filter or cheesecloth and set it over a clean jar.
- Pour the coffee through slowly and let it drip through. Don't press on the grounds.
- Cover the jar and keep the concentrate in the fridge.
Smooth Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
- To serve, fill a glass with ice and add 1 part concentrate to 1 part cold water or milk. Adjust to taste.