Cold Brew Concentrate 🧊☕ Strong, Smooth, and Built for Custom Caffeine Control

Cold Brew Concentrate is the purest form of cold coffee — coarsely ground beans steeped in cold water for hours to extract all the depth without bitterness.

The result is a rich, syrupy base you can dilute, flavor, shake, or spike. It’s what powers cold brew lattes, float-style drinks, coffee cocktails, and chilled sips with zero bite.

Ingredients (Yields ~3½ cups concentrate)

• 1 cup coarsely ground coffee (medium-dark roast recommended)
• 2½–3 cups cold, filtered water (for a 1:3 or 1:2.5 ratio)
• Optional: pinch of salt or crushed cardamom for nuance

Tools

• Large jar, French press, or pitcher
• Fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or paper filter
• Bottle or jar for storage

Instructions

Step 1: Steep

1. Add coffee grounds and cold water to a jar or pitcher.
2. Stir to ensure full saturation.
3. Cover and steep for 12–18 hours at room temp or in the fridge.

Step 2: Strain

1. Strain through a fine mesh sieve lined with a paper filter, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag.
2. For extra clarity, strain twice.
3. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Step 3: Use It

To Serve Cold Brew:

• Mix 1:1 with cold water, milk, or alt-milk
• Add ice and flavor to taste
• Optional: sweeten or top with foam, cream, or flavored syrups

To Use in Recipes:

• Add to smoothies, shakes, or baking batters
• Use as the base for lattes or dessert drinks
• Reduce into a coffee syrup or cold brew glaze

Flavor Variations

• Vanilla Cold Brew Concentrate – Steep with a split vanilla bean
• Citrus Cold Brew – Add strips of orange peel or lemon zest while steeping
• Spiced Cold Brew – Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, or star anise
• Mocha Concentrate – Stir in cocoa powder post-strain, shake well

Cold Brew Strength Ratios

Use Case	Ratio (Concentrate : Liquid)	Notes
Straight cold brew	1:1	Smooth and balanced
Strong iced latte	1:1 or 1:2	Add milk or alt-milk
Cold brew cocktail base	Undiluted	For bold, flavor-rich recipes
Nitro / soda stream mix	1:1.5 with sparkling water	Great for coffee spritzes

Pro Tips

• Use freshly ground beans — coarse grind prevents over-extraction
• Always brew in glass or stainless steel — never reactive metal
• Let sit in the fridge after straining for 1–2 hours before use — it mellows beautifully

Final Thoughts

Cold Brew Concentrate is your backstage pass to every cold coffee moment — clean, smooth, and endlessly riffable. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge, and use it however the moment calls for: solo, mixed, or turned into creamy, float-worthy magic.

Steep it once. Pour it always. 🧊☕⚡

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