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Cold Brew Coffee

To make 1 1/2 quarts of cold brew coffee you'll need:

Cold Brew Coffee

Ingredients

  • 1 pound coffee beans ground for French press or coarser
  • A large pitcher or glass jar (to hold 1 1/2 quarts), plus a lid or cover

Method

  1. Combine 1/2 pound ground coffee with 6 cups cold water in a large pitcher or glass jar. Let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Add remaining coffee grounds and 3 cups cold water, making sure all the grounds are wet. 
  3. Cover, and let steep, at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  4. Pour cold brew through coffee strainer into cup and drink.

  5. Halve the amount of coffee and water (but allow the same brew time) to make a smaller amount of cold brew.

Halve the amount of coffee and water (but allow the same brew time) to make a smaller amount of cold brew.