New Orleans Cold Drip Coffee

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   Put coffee in a nonreactive container, like a stainless-steel stockpot.

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   Add 2 cups water, stirring gently to wet the grounds, then add remaining 8 cups water, agitating the grounds as little as possible.

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   Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12 hours.

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   Strain coffee concentrate through a medium sieve, then again through a fine-mesh sieve.

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   To make iced coffee, fill a glass with ice, add 1/4 cup coffee concentrate and 3/4 to 1 cup milk, then stir.

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   To make cafe au lait, warm 3/4 to 1 cup milk in a saucepan or microwave, then pour into a mug and add 1/4 cup coffee concentrate.

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   (Concentrate will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.)

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