Name: Make Your Own Delicious Cold Brew Coffee at Home
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans; 4 cups cold water

Make Your Own Delicious Cold Brew Coffee at Home

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Learn how to make your own version of Starbucks' popular cold brew coffee at home with this easy recipe. Cold brew coffee is a refreshing and smooth beverage perfect for hot summer days, and with just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy it anytime.

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
4 cups cold water

Directions

Combine coffee grounds and water in a large pitcher, stirring well to make sure all grounds are fully immersed.
Cover the pitcher and let it sit at room temperature for 12 hours.
After 12 hours, strain the coffee mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean container.
Refrigerate the cold brew coffee for up to 2 weeks, serving over ice with your choice of milk or sweetener.

Interesting Facts

Cold brew coffee is less acidic than traditional hot brewed coffee, making it easier on the stomach for many people.

Cold brewing coffee extracts flavors differently, resulting in a smoother and less bitter taste compared to hot brewing methods.