Coffee Concentrate Recipe

Unlock the secret to unbelievably rich and flavorful coffee, hot or iced! This recipe, adapted from Lynne Rossetto Kasper's 'The Splendid Table', creates a concentrated coffee brew that's perfect for busy mornings or elegant afternoons. Make a big batch and enjoy delicious coffee for weeks!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 0.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Coffee Concentrate 17

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Coffee Concentrate

  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee (adjust to your preferred strength)
  • Cold Water

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How to Make Coffee Concentrate

  1. Combine 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee and 4 cups of cold, filtered water in a non-reactive container (glass or food-grade plastic).
  2. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated.
  3. Cover the container and let it sit at room temperature overnight (approximately 8-12 hours).
  4. In the morning, strain the coffee concentrate through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean container.
  5. For hot coffee: Add 1/4 cup of coffee concentrate to a mug. Add hot water to taste.
  6. For iced coffee: Combine 1/4 cup of coffee concentrate with 1/4 cup of cold water or milk in a glass filled with ice.
  7. Sweeten and add milk to taste (optional).
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy! This concentrate will keep refrigerated for 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g