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Cold Brew Espresso Concentrate

Learn how to make espresso cold brew at home with only two ingredients. You'll learn the secret to cold espresso including the type of espresso grounds to use and how long to brew the coffee in the refrigerator.
Prep Time20 minutes
Brewing Time18 hours
Total Time18 hours 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 ⅓ cups
Calories: 0kcal
Author: Jessica Mode

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely ground dark roasted coffee beans
  • 3 cups cool water

Instructions

  • Add ground coffee beans and water to a 32 ounce (1 liter) glass jar. Stir or shake to combine until all the grounds are fully covered with water. Screw on the glass jar lid.
  • Set glass jar in the refrigerator to steep for 12 - 18 hours.
  • Place a mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter over a medium-sized bowl. Pour the brewed coffee into the coffee filter and allow to slowly strain. This may take up to 15 minutes. Discard the coffee grounds in the trash can (not down a garbage disposal).
  • Transfer cold brew coffee concentrate to a small bottle or jar with a resealable lid. Store in the refrigerator for 7 - 10 days.
  • Serve the cold brew with ice, water, simple syrup, milk, or cream to dilute the concentrate.

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Notes

If you're looking for a certain flavor profile from the cold brew espresso, once you hit the 12 hour mark, periodically check the taste. Allow the coffee to steep for more or less time depending on personal taste preference.
The ratio of coffee beans to water will determine how strong your cold brew is. If you'd prefer a less strong concentrate, dilute the coffee beans with additional water.

Nutrition

Calories: 0kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0mg