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Counter Culture Cold Brew

Counter Culture Cold Brew

Cold Brew Cold Brew recipe by @rbrigleb

Counter Culture's refined cold brew technique emphasizing clean flavors and optimal extraction.

Source: counterculturecoffee.com/learn/brewing-guides

Ingredients
Coffee 400g
Water 1600ml
Temperature Room temp
Grind Coarse
Ratio 1:4
Time 16-18 hours
Brewing Steps
  1. Total
    Step Instructions
  2. 0:00
    Coarsely grind 400g coffee
  3. 0:00
    Add grounds to clean brewing vessel
  4. 0:00
    Pour 1.6 liters cold filtered water over grounds
  5. 2:00
    2:00 Stir well and let sit for 2 minutes
  6. 2:00
    Cover and steep at room temperature 16-18 hours
  7. 2:00
    Filter twice through paper filter for clarity
  8. 2:00
    Dilute concentrate to taste (usually 1:1)
  9. 2:00
    Enjoy over ice, store refrigerated up to 1 week

Total brewing time: 2:00

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Created 9 months ago

Brewing Details
Method
Cold Brew
Total Time
2:00
Ratio
400g : 1600ml

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