Cold Brewed Coffee

Directions

1. 1
   As with any other method, the coffee will be much better if it is ground just before infusion.
2. 2
   Place the ground coffee on the bottom of a large pitcher or jar.
3. 3
   Pour 1 liter of cold filtered water over the coffee.
4. 4
   When the ground coffee beans have risen to the surface (about 10 minutes), mix with a wooden spoon so that all the coffee gets thoroughly wet.
5. 5
   Cover and brew for 12 to 18 hours.
6. 6
   The best cold brew straining technique is with filter paper.
7. 7
   Moisten the filter slightly by running a little bit of water through it.
8. 8
   Gently pour the coffee in.
9. 9
   This is a long process.
10. 10
    The concentrate should be very dark, but neither opaque or blurred.
11. 11
    Store the concentrate in an airtight container. The coffee brew will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks.
12. 12
    Serve to taste. Some people like it diluted with water and ice cream, others directly pour the concentrate on the ice cream.
13. 13
    This is what I have done by adding a little milk.
14. 14
    If you are keen on sweetening your iced coffee, it's better to use a liquid sugar, such as agave, maple syrup (which will alter the taste a little bit) or a simple syrup.