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a french press pouring cold brew iced coffee into a clear glass of ice
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French Press Cold Brew

Prep Time5 minutes
Resting Time12 hours
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 5kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 c coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 c cold filtered water

Instructions

  • Place the ground coffee in the bottom of your french press. Cover with cold water. Stir. Leave in the refrigerator for a minimum of 12 hours, or up to 24. Plunge the french press, pour the coffee over ice and enjoy!

Notes

What is the ideal steep time for cold brew?
  • It actually depends on how strong you like your coffee! How long you steep your cold brew will greatly affect the depth and strength of your coffee. I recommend starting with 12 hours. If that’s not strong enough, you can let it go for up to 24.
 
How coarse should I grind my coffee beans for cold brew?
  • When it comes to cold brew, coarser is better. If it’s too fine, the coffee will be cloudy. You can grind your coffee at the grocery store using the french press setting. If you grind your coffee at home, check your grinder’s setting and adjust it to the coarsest.
 
How long does cold brew coffee stay fresh?
  • Cold brew will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 16oz | Calories: 5kcal | Sodium: 15mg