Welcome to the world of homemade Starbucks-style cold brew coffee! This recipe brings the coffeehouse experience right to your kitchen. Cold brew coffee has its roots in 17th century Japan, where it was known as 'Kyoto-style' coffee. Today, it's a global sensation, loved for its smooth, less acidic flavor.
Our version uses a coarse grind of high-quality, dark roast coffee beans. The long steeping process extracts the coffee's rich flavors without the bitterness, resulting in a concentrate that's perfect over ice. We'll guide you through the simple yet crucial steps to achieve that signature Starbucks taste, from the ideal coffee-to-water ratio to the proper filtration technique.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this homemade Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee! Here's why you'll adore it:
- Incredibly smooth taste: The slow steeping process results in a less acidic, smoother coffee.
- Cost-effective: Save money by making your favorite coffee shop drink at home.
- Customizable strength: Easily adjust the concentrate-to-water ratio to suit your taste.
- Convenience: Make a big batch that stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Versatile: Use it as a base for various iced coffee drinks and cocktails.
Homemade Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee
A smooth, rich cold brew coffee that rivals your favorite coffee shop's version
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Measuring cups
- Spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) coarsely ground dark roast coffee beans
- 4 cups (960ml) cold filtered water
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Milk or cream (optional)
- Sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
- In a large jar or pitcher, combine the coarsely ground coffee and cold water. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated.
- Cover the container and let it steep at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours, depending on your desired strength.
- After steeping, line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a clean pitcher or jar.
- Slowly pour the coffee mixture through the lined strainer, allowing all liquid to drain through. This process may take several minutes.
- Discard the grounds and store the cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour equal parts cold brew concentrate and water over the ice. Adjust to taste.
- If desired, add milk, cream, or sweetener to customize your cold brew.
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