Coffee Concentrate
Unlock the secret to barista-level coffee at home with this simple and versatile Coffee Concentrate recipe. Crafted with just two ingredients—coarsely ground coffee beans and cold filtered water—this rich, velvety concentrate is steeped for 12 to 24 hours to extract bold, complex flavors. Perfect for busy mornings or coffee enthusiasts craving convenience, this make-ahead brew can be customized to your taste. Serve it over ice for a refreshing iced coffee or dilute it with hot water or milk for a comforting cup of hot coffee. With a shelf life of up to two weeks, this concentrated coffee base is your ticket to café-style indulgence every day. Easy to make, store, and serve, it’s the ultimate addition to your coffee routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups Cold filtered water
Instructions
In a large jar, pitcher, or bowl, combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and cold filtered water.
Stir gently to ensure all the coffee grounds are saturated with water.
Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it steep at room temperature for 12-24 hours. For a stronger concentrate, steep closer to 24 hours.
After steeping, place a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or clean cheesecloth over another large jar or bowl.
Slowly pour the coffee mixture through the strainer, allowing it to filter out the grounds. Discard the grounds after filtering.
Transfer the strained coffee concentrate to a clean jar or bottle with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To serve, dilute the concentrate to your preferred strength. For iced coffee, mix 1 part coffee concentrate with 1 part water or milk, add ice, and enjoy. For hot coffee, mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part hot water or milk.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
