Name: Smooth Cold Brew Coffee: Easy Homemade Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 h 13 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 0.5 cup coarsely ground coffee beans; 4 cups water, divided; 1 cup granulated sugar; Ice cubes, for serving

Coffee Drinks

Cold Brewed Iced Coffee

Aug 10, 2025
by Abel Koss
- 3.5 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

8 mins
TOTAL TIME

8 hrs 13 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Awaken your senses with this luxuriously smooth and potent cold-brewed coffee. This method extracts the most desirable flavors from your beans, creating a naturally sweet, low-acid concentrate perfect for crafting the ultimate iced coffee experience.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

0.5 cup coarsely ground coffee beans

4 cups water, divided

1 cup granulated sugar

Ice cubes, for serving

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

51 g
Protein

0 g
Sodium

13 mg
Sugar

50 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a French press or large pitcher, combine the coarsely ground coffee beans with 2 cups of water. Ensure all grounds are saturated. Steep in a cool, dark place for 8 hours to overnight (at least 8 hours).

02

Step

In a saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water with the granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until chilled.

03

Step

Once the coffee has steeped, strain it using the French press plunger (if using) or by pouring it through a coffee filter-lined fine-mesh strainer into a clean container. Discard the used coffee grounds.

04

Step

To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in approximately 1/2 cup of the cold brew coffee concentrate. Sweeten to taste with the chilled simple syrup, adjusting the amount according to your preference. Stir well to combine and enjoy immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider using a flavored sugar in your simple syrup, such as vanilla bean sugar or brown sugar.
The coffee concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Experiment with different roasts of coffee beans to find your perfect cold brew flavor profile. A medium or dark roast often yields the best results.
For a dairy-free option, use your favorite plant-based milk instead of dairy milk.

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