Cold brew coffee may be en vogue, but that doesn't mean you need to go to an expensive coffee shop to enjoy it.
Not to be confused with iced coffee - which is usually made from regular warm coffee, sometimes brewed double-strength, then poured over ice - cold brew is a type of coffee drink which doesn't involve any heat.
The above video from Health.com explains how you can make the refreshing drink at home.
Ingredients:
Use one pound of coarsely ground coffee for one gallon of water. A lighter roast coffee will be fruitier and will work better for a longer steeping time, while darker roasts give an earthier taste. Use filtered water for the best result.
Preparation:
- Put the coffee in a large, clean glass container. Pour in a gallon of water, taking care to get all of the coffee wet. Give it a good stir after 10 minutes to allow all of the grounds that were floating at the top to sink down to the bottom.
- Cover the container with something breathable, such as cheesecloth, and let it stand at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
- Set a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a paper filter on top of a clean container (this is the one that will be used to store the coffee) and pour in the coffee mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate the brew for four to five days. The mixture you have made is a concentrate, so when you're ready to drink, pour some of the brew into a cup and add some cold filtered water.