[Recipes] Mastering the Art of Homemade Iced Coffee

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[Recipes] Mastering the Art of Homemade Iced Coffee

By Ethan Miller Published on Fri, Jul 12, 2024

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Discover how to craft the perfect iced coffee at home using any type of ground coffee, without the need for specialized machines or equipment. This straightforward iced coffee recipe is easy for anyone to follow and enjoy. For those looking to elevate their coffee game, learning to make cold brew coffee at home is a great next step.

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Ingredients ●Ground Coffee ●Water ●Milk or Cream ●Sweetener ●Ice

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How to Make Iced Coffee Start by mixing water (either cool or lukewarm) with ground coffee in a large pitcher. Stir the mixture and let it sit for approximately 8 hours. I typically prepare this before going to bed and leave it covered in the refrigerator overnight. Once it has steeped, strain the coffee using a coffee filter or a combination of cheesecloth and a fine mesh strainer. This process can take a few minutes, which is completely normal. I usually begin straining after waking up and check it once I've gotten our toddler ready and taken care of myself, which is about 30-45 minutes later.

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Now you have your iced coffee concentrate. This amount usually lasts me several days to a week. To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour in the chilled iced coffee. I enjoy it plain or with a few generous tablespoons of cream. Alternatively, you can freeze some of the iced coffee into ice cubes to use in future batches for a stronger coffee flavor.

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[Recipes] Mastering the Art of Homemade Iced Coffee

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