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| Boilerpipe Text | What is cold brew coffee?
Cold brew coffee is produced by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period (18-24 hours). While the coffee infuses slowly in the water, this creates a strong, concentrated brew,
How is cold brew coffee different from regular coffee?
As the coffee grounds are steeped in cold water rather than hot, this process takes a lot longer than regular coffee in order to extract the right amount of flavour, caffeine and colour.
The slow, gentle infusion process results in a smoother, less acidic flavour than regular coffee. This is because fewer of the coffee’s bitter compounds are extracted in cold water, making cold brew coffee slightly sweeter in taste. It’s often slightly stronger than regular coffee, but can be diluted with water, if you wish.
How to serve cold brew coffee
Cold brew coffee can either be served over ice for a refreshing drink, or warmed up in the microwave. When heating, you can add a splash of water, if desired, to slightly dilute the coffee. |
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# How to make cold brew coffee
- [Miriam Nice](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/author/miriamnice)
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**makes 200ml**
**Easy**
Prep: **5 mins**
plus 24hrs steeping, no cook
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High in caffeine, this iced cold brew coffee will keep you cool on hot days while giving you the boost you need. Enjoy an ultra-refreshing kick-start to your day
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## Ingredients
## Nutrition
- 50g ground coffee
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Nutrition: per serving
- kcal0
- fat0g
low
- saturates0g
- carbs0g
- sugars0g
- fibre0g
- protein0\.1g
- salt0\.01g
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## Method
- ### step 1
Put 400ml cold water into a large jug or jar and add the coffee grounds, but do not stir the mixture. Cover and leave to steep for 24 hrs.
- ### step 2
Gently stir the mixture, then pour it through a funnel or sieve lined with coffee filter paper (or a sheet of kitchen paper) into another large jug. This concentrate will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- ### step 3
To serve dilute 1 part cold brew with 2 parts still or sparkling water (or to your taste) and serve with lots of ice.
### What is cold brew coffee?
Cold brew coffee is produced by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period (18-24 hours). While the coffee infuses slowly in the water, this creates a strong, concentrated brew,
### How is cold brew coffee different from regular coffee?
As the coffee grounds are steeped in cold water rather than hot, this process takes a lot longer than regular coffee in order to extract the right amount of flavour, caffeine and colour.
The slow, gentle infusion process results in a smoother, less acidic flavour than regular coffee. This is because fewer of the coffee’s bitter compounds are extracted in cold water, making cold brew coffee slightly sweeter in taste. It’s often slightly stronger than regular coffee, but can be diluted with water, if you wish.
### How to serve cold brew coffee
Cold brew coffee can either be served over ice for a refreshing drink, or warmed up in the microwave. When heating, you can add a splash of water, if desired, to slightly dilute the coffee.
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## Comments, questions and tips (10)
### Overall rating
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.15 ratings
#### gogen4103395224
1 year ago
The Cold Brew Coffee recipe from BBC Good Food offers a smooth, less acidic coffee experience, similar to Dunkin's popular Cold Brew Coffee. Dunkin's version is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in cold water, resulting in a rich, mellow flavor that can be enjoyed black or with milk and… More
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#### gogen4103395224
1 year ago
Love this recipe https://abc.com
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#### nicholas.a.hofmann94691
1 year ago
question
Should it be brewed at room temp, or in the fridge?
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##### jeff.mcfeeUf7\_AtSg
1 year ago
You have probably found the answer by now but here goes anyway.
Cold Brew can be brewed refrigerated or unrefridgerated but the colder it's brewed the longer extraction will take, so leave it longer to brew.
The longer, colder brew however does not benefit or harm the final brew. It just needs… More
#### hdotmarkhamWbObC9Em
3 years ago
tip
When I've forgotten to factor in the 24 hours, I've had success halving the quantities and the recommended steeping time to make the perfect amount for a strong breakfast beverage
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#### eggssausagechipsandbeans
3 years ago
tip
I found that putting the grounds in after the water meant it floated at the top. I gave the mason jar a shake to make sure it was all immersed and it ended up fine. So I would suggest either giving it a shake or putting the grounds in first and then the water.
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##### hdotmarkhamWbObC9Em
3 years ago
I found that after 24 hours it had all sunk to the bottom. No need to stir or shake, just be patient and it all works a treat.
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| Readable Markdown | ### What is cold brew coffee?
Cold brew coffee is produced by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for an extended period (18-24 hours). While the coffee infuses slowly in the water, this creates a strong, concentrated brew,
### How is cold brew coffee different from regular coffee?
As the coffee grounds are steeped in cold water rather than hot, this process takes a lot longer than regular coffee in order to extract the right amount of flavour, caffeine and colour.
The slow, gentle infusion process results in a smoother, less acidic flavour than regular coffee. This is because fewer of the coffee’s bitter compounds are extracted in cold water, making cold brew coffee slightly sweeter in taste. It’s often slightly stronger than regular coffee, but can be diluted with water, if you wish.
### How to serve cold brew coffee
Cold brew coffee can either be served over ice for a refreshing drink, or warmed up in the microwave. When heating, you can add a splash of water, if desired, to slightly dilute the coffee. |
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