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Iced Coffee

A refreshing and energizing beverage perfect for warm days, easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

Coffee Base
  • 1 cup coarse ground coffee Use your favorite blend
  • 4 cups cold water Filtered water recommended
Serving
  • 1 cup ice cubes For serving
  • 1 cup milk or cream Optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener Optional, adjust to taste

Method
 

Prepare Coffee
  1. Combine the coarse ground coffee and cold water in a large pitcher or jar.
  2. Stir gently to ensure all coffee grounds are saturated.
  3. Cover and let steep in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
Strain Coffee
  1. After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve or coffee filter into a clean container.
Serve
  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour the cold brew coffee over the ice.
  3. Add milk or cream and sweetener if desired, then stir well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a stronger flavor, use more coffee grounds or reduce the amount of water. You can also experiment with flavored syrups for added taste.

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