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Smooth Cold Brew Coffee

Coarse grounds steeped in cold water for 14 hours. Low acid, mellow and strong enough to dilute.

YBy the Recipe Day editors · Updated October 2026
Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Serves 8
Smooth Cold Brew Coffee — illustration

Ingredients

Tick them off as you go. Quantities are for 8 servings.

Method

  1. SteepStir the coffee and water together in a jar. Cover and refrigerate 12 to 16 hours.

  2. StrainStrain through a fine mesh sieve lined with a paper filter or cheesecloth. Do not squeeze the grounds.

  3. StoreKeep the concentrate in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

  4. ServeMix 1 part concentrate with 1 part water or milk over ice.

Editor’s tip. Use a coarse grind, like breadcrumbs. Fine grounds turn the brew muddy and bitter.

Nutrition per serving

5Calories
0 gProtein
1 gCarbs
0 gFat
0 gFiber

Approximate values calculated for the ingredients listed. They vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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