Easy Iced Coffee Recipe 2024 Perfect for Beginner Cold Brew Lovers
A quick and simple iced coffee recipe that delivers smooth, bold flavor without the bitterness of traditional cold brew. Perfect for busy mornings and beginner cold brew lovers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) medium ground coffee per 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) cold filtered water
- Ice cubes
- Milk or milk alternative (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk)
- Sweetener (optional) such as simple syrup, honey, or maple syrup
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Measure your coffee and water: Use 2 tablespoons (10 grams) of medium ground coffee for every 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) of cold filtered water. For a single serving, use 4 tablespoons (20 grams) coffee to 2 cups (16 fl oz / 480 ml) water.
- Combine coffee and water: In your French press or jar, add the coffee grounds first, then pour in the cold water. Stir gently to make sure all grounds are wet.
- Steep briefly: Let the mixture steep at room temperature for about 10 minutes. For stronger coffee, steep an extra 2 minutes but avoid over-extraction.
- Strain the coffee: Press down the French press plunger slowly or pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean pitcher or glass.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes to chill your coffee immediately.
- Pour the brewed coffee over the ice. Stir in milk or milk alternative and sweetener to taste.
- Enjoy immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 48 hours without ice.
Notes
Use fresh coffee beans ground to medium size for best flavor. Steep at room temperature for about 10 minutes to avoid bitterness. Customize sweetness and milk type to your preference. Store leftover coffee in the refrigerator up to 48 hours without ice to prevent dilution. For stronger coffee, increase steep time or coffee amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (240 ml) wit
- Calories: 4060
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 810
- Protein: 12
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