Essential for summer and for keeping cool is a cold glass of iced coffee. There are many health benefits from drinking coffee, You can get your caffeine boost while keeping your body temperature down, which is very important on a sweltering day. It may take longer to make if you start out with hot coffee and wait until it’s cool enough to pour over ice, so why not skip a step and cold-brew your very own perfect cup of iced coffee? Here is how:
Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee Recipe
Makes 2-4 Servings
- Fill a pitcher of coffee and water with a ratio of 1 cup of medium to coarsely ground coffee to 4.5 cups of water.
- Stir the mixture, cover, and place in the refrigerator.
- Leave overnight for 12 hours.
- After it is done steeping, strain the mixture through a coffee filter or fine-mesh sieve (cheesecloth will also work!) and pour over a cup of ice. Doctor with sweetener or milk to taste.
The great thing about cold-brewing your iced coffee is that it will have a lower acidity and higher caffeine content, making it a tastier version of your regular coffee. If you’re still keen on hot java, dilute the concentrate 1:1 with water and heat in the microwave or on the stove-top.
For cafes that cold-brew their own coffee to perfection, try Blue Bottle in Brooklyn, NY Kaffe 1668 in Lower Manhattan, NY or Stumptown in Portland, Oregon.
Have you made Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee?
Photo Credit: Lindsay Hunt
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Question about this recipe, please? One measuring cup of coffee? That seems like a lot – just wondering?! Thanks
Hi Michelle, this makes 2-4 servings, depending on how much coffee you drink a day. Enjoy!
Do you mean add a cup of coffee grinds or brewed coffee? I’m confused!
Hi Kerry,
Thanks for your question. You should use medium to coarsely ground coffee.