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iced cold brew coffee served in a clear glass and topped with cream

Cold Brew French Press Coffee Recipe

French Press Cold Brew is so simple to make at home. The perfect cup of cold brew is bold, smooth, refreshing, and low in acidity. One batch of cold brew will last for days. Let's get brewing!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
Course Beverages & Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups coarse ground coffee
  • 6 cups water filtered
  • Ice for serving
  • Optional: flavored syrup sweetener, milk, cream, or cold foam.

Instructions
 

  • Place coffee beans in a grinder and pulse until coarse ground.
  • Cover the French press and store it in a cool dark area or refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Cover and refrigerate the coffee for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Attach the plunger filter lid and slowly press down to filter grinds from coffee.
  • Serve the coffee over ice and add water or milk to dilute as needed.
  • Transfer to an air-tight pitcher and store in the refrigerator.

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Kori's Tips

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  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve cold over ice, with additional water if needed. Also delicious with cream, milk, oat milk, almond milk, or topped with sweet cream cold foam or whipped cream. Sweeten with flavored syrups, sugar, or honey. It can also be served hot.
  • TOP TIPS: Don't have a grinder? Buy your beans pre-ground or grind your beans at the store. Use course ground beans and cold and filtered water.

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 2kcalProtein: 0.6g
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