Easy Cold-Brewed Coffee Recipe

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   Place the coffee grounds in a 2-quart pitcher, add the water, and stir to combine.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and let steep at room temperature for at least 12 hours and up to 1 day.

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   Line a fine-mesh strainer with a standard coffee filter and fit it over a medium bowl.

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   Working in batches, slowly pour the coffee into the filter until all of the liquid has passed through the strainer (the coffee will pass through in a slow stream; dont force it through); stop when you reach the solids at the bottom of the pitcher (dont pour them in).

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   Discard the grounds and the contents of the strainer.

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   Wash and dry the pitcher.

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   Transfer the strained coffee into the pitcher.

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   Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 5 days.

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   For each cup of iced coffee, dilute the concentrate with an equal portion of milk, half-and-half, or water.

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    Sweeten with simple syrup if desired and top with ice.

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