Description
A cozy guide to crafting the ultimate iced coffee with rich flavors and customizable ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground coffee (good, rich roast)
- 8 qt. cold water
- Half-and-half (healthy splash per serving)
- 2 to 3 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk per serving
- Milk options (skim, 2%, whole, almond, or oat milk)
- Sugar or artificial sweeteners (optional)
- Syrups (vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel)
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Mix ground coffee with cold water in a large container. Cover tightly and let brew at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
- Strain the Coffee: Filter out the coffee grounds using a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Pour slowly and let it drain completely.
- Chill the Brew: Place the strained coffee in the refrigerator until completely cool.
- Assemble Your Iced Coffee: Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in the chilled coffee, add a splash of half-and-half, and mix in sweetened condensed milk as desired.
Notes
Avoid over-brewing to prevent bitterness and ensure proper straining for a smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 720 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: iced coffee, coffee recipe, cold brew, summer drinks, refreshing beverage