Cold Brew Iced Coffee

Cold Brew Iced Coffee is a rich and mellow coffee that is perfect by itself or in an iced latte. It is simple to make and doesn’t require any special cold brewing equipment.

Plan Ahead
The cold brew coffee will need to steep for 1-2 days before it is ready to use.

glass bowl with coffee grounds and measuring cup with water

This recipe could not be easier with only two ingredients and five minutes of prep time.

Large glass container with coffee grounds mixed with water

Compared to simply chilling hot coffee, the process of cold brewing draws out less tannins and acid, making for a smoother, less bitter coffee.

mesh strainer lined with a paper towel over a large glass bowl

After steeping in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, the coffee is filtered using a mesh strainer lined with paper towels or a fine cloth.

Cold brew iced coffee in a glass with ice next to a full carafe

The coffee is finished with a handful of ice. You can also try it with milk and a splash of vanilla simple syrup or in an iced mocha latte.

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