Cold-Brewed Coffee

Preparing cold-brewed coffee takes extremely little effort and no added heat. As if that's not enough incentive to try it out, it also tastes delicious (even without sugar). And, I've explained how to make cold-brewed coffee in a step-by-step tutorial.

Try it out. Change your whole perspective on iced coffee. Share your recommendations for making cold-brewed coffee with other readers in the comments below. Most of all, enjoy!

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Cold-Brewed Coffee

Use any type of coffee filter to separate the grounds from the cold-brewed coffee. Pour slowly to avoid overflow.

Some people prefer to use a wire mesh sieve to remove large particles of coffee before filtering finer grounds with a paper or metal filter.

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Cold-Brewed Coffee

Stirring Cold-Brewed?Coffee

Adding water slowly and stirring well moistens all the beans and aids in brewing.

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Place the coffee beans. Slowly add cold or room temperature filtered water, stirring as you go. Stirring well moistens the beans, ensuring an even and flavorful brew.

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Cold-Brewed Coffee

Once it has been filtered, cold-brewed coffee is ready to serve. Add ice cubes, coffee ice cubes or a liquid sweetener if desired.

Cold-brewed coffee will stay fresh up to two weeks if covered and refrigerated.

Makes four cups, or approximately six servings.

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Cold-Brewed Coffee

Ease of preparation and a smooth flavor make Cold-Brewed Coffee a hot-weather hit. Brew overnight in a large batch. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks, but I can't promise it will last you very long!

Great cold-brewed coffee begins with one cup good-quality, whole coffee beans and one quart (four cups) cold or room-temperature filtered water. You'll also need a quart-sized pitcher, jar or pot, some cling film and a refrigerator.

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