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Quick way to grow 3 Cold Brew Coffee recipes

This guide provides three simple and delicious cold brew coffee recipes that are perfect for any time of day. Learn how to make classic, vanilla, and caramel cold brew with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Cold Brew
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups cold water
Vanilla Cold Brew
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Cold Brew
  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2 tbsp caramel sauce

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or jar
  • Fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth

Method
 

For all cold brew recipes:
  1. Combine coffee grounds and cold water in a large pitcher or jar.
For Vanilla Cold Brew:
  1. Add vanilla extract to the coffee and water mixture.
For Caramel Cold Brew:
  1. Stir in caramel sauce with the coffee and water mixture.
General Instructions:
  1. Stir well to ensure all grounds are saturated, then cover the container.
  2. Refrigerate for 12-18 hours to allow the coffee to steep.
  3. Strain the cold brew concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
  4. Serve the cold brew concentrate over ice, diluted with water or milk to taste.

Notes

Adjust coffee-to-water ratio to your preference for a stronger or milder brew. Cold brew concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.