In this recipe, coffee brewed slowly in cold water is less acidic than hot-brewed. You can use this concentrate straight over ice or microwave half a mug of coffee and then add a half cup of boiling water for quick hot coffee. Develop your own ratio of coffee to water for your custom brew.
Ingredients
- ½ pound coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 ½ cups cold water
- cheesecloth
- coffee filters
Directions
Step 1
Put coffee grounds in a large container. Slowly pour water over grounds.
Step 2
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and steep at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours.
Step 3
Line a strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and place atop a pitcher; strain coffee through the cheesecloth into the pitcher. Discard the grounds. To get a clearer brew, strain coffee again through coffee filters. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 8 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium13mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Protein0g | |
Calcium13mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium206mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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