Homemade Cold Brew

Ingredients

• 90 g Coffee (Coarse grind; can be ground coffee for a moka pot or freshly ground)
• 900 ml Cold water (The ratio is 10g of coffee per 100ml of water)
• Citrus peels (Optional, to add aromas)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the coffee with a fairly coarse grind if grinding at home, or use commercial ground coffee for a moka pot.

2. 2

   In a bottle or large container, add 10 grams of coffee for every 100 milliliters of cold water (for example, 90g of coffee for 900ml of water).

3. 3

   Optionally, add citrus peels if you wish to explore other aromatic nuances.

4. 4

   Close the bottle, shake well to ensure all the coffee is in contact with the water, and store in the refrigerator.

5. 5

   Let it cold steep for a period of 12, 16, or up to 24 hours.

6. 6

   Remove the bottle from the refrigerator. Most of the coffee grounds will have risen to the surface; remove this compact layer with a spoon.

7. 7

   Prepare a homemade filtering system by placing a regular strainer and, on top of it, two pieces of paper towel placed in a cross pattern.

8. 8

   Pour the coffee through the paper towel to filter it. If a cleaner result is desired, more layers of paper can be added.

9. 9

   Once filtered and clarified, use a funnel to re-bottle the coffee.

10. 10

    Serve black, with ice, or with a bit of textured milk.

Notes

Filtering with paper towels in a cross pattern is a quick and effective alternative if specific coffee paper filters are not available. The intensity of color and aroma after 24 hours is exceptional.

Nutrition per serving

• beverage
• coffee
• cold brew
• vegan
• gluten-free
• breakfast
• refreshing