Cold Brew 101
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Cold Brew 101

Get a smooth, rich caffeine fix in three simple steps.

Step 1

Measure roughly 3-4 cups coarsely ground coffee* and 7 cups of cold water.

Step 1 as illustrated by Arthur Jones.
Step 1 as illustrated by Arthur Jones.
Step 2

Combine coffee and water in a bowl. Stir gently. Cover with a layer of cheesecloth and let stand 15 hours.

Step 2 as illustrated by Arthur Jones.
Step 2 as illustrated by Arthur Jones.
Step 3

Set a mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth over a pitcher. Pour coffee through. Yields 5 cups concentrate. To use, dilute concentrate with 1-2 parts water. Refrigerate as long as 2 weeks.

Step 3 as illustrated by Arthur Jones.
Step 3 as illustrated by Arthur Jones.

*Try these full-bodied, locally roasted beans:
Stone Creek’s Green Bike and Valentine Coffee Roaster’s Guatemala Huehuetenango.

“Cold Brew 101” appears in the August issue of Milwaukee Magazine.
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Ann Christenson has covered dining for Milwaukee Magazine since 1997. She was raised on a diet of casseroles that started with a pound of ground beef and a can of Campbell's soup. Feel free to share any casserole recipes with her.