COLD-BREWED COFFEE

We don't have (and not planning to get) an espresso machine at home.  If you know my hubby, he LOVES coffee.  He used to buy coffee daily when we were newlyweds.  Wasn't the best idea for our savings and his health.

In my effort to still serve him delicious homemade coffee at a fraction of the cost, I use cold-brewed coffee.  Please note that cold-brewed coffee is NOT iced coffee.  According to my coffee-drinker hubby, cold-brewed coffee is less sour (easier on the stomach), less thick and less caffeinated (which can be good or bad depending on your situation) than that brewed hot.

We've been cold-brewing the coffee since our son was born.  And finally, we have a recipe to share with you.

Ingredients (for 2 cups):

1/3 cup coffee beans
2 cups cold cooked water


Direction:
1) Grind the coffee bean coarsely.  We use Magic Bullet to grind.

2) Put the ground coffee in a cup and slowly pour the water.  Stir to mix well.  Cover and let it sit at the room temperature for at least 12 hours.

3) In 12 hours, the mixture will get a LOT darker.  Strain the ground coffee and set aside to use as air freshener. 

4) Next, place a coffee filter on the strainer and strain the coffee liquid.

5) Once completely filtered, place the coffee in a jar and put it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.  It is highly concentrated and can be used for your hot or cold coffee mixture.  A little really goes a long way.

Enjoy and let me know in the comment below if you try it.