Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee
Smooth, low-acid cold brew coffee concentrate made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12 to 18 hours, then straining it twice. Dilute it with water or plant-based milk and pour over ice.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 6 servings in about 12h 10m (10 min prep). It uses 4 ingredients — including coarsely ground coffee, cold filtered water, water or plant-based milk — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, coffee-shop grinders may also grind flavored blends; grind your beans at home or buy unflavored pre-ground coffee. Wash the jar and strainer well.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee: Plain coffee is naturally free of gluten. Flavored coffees and some plant-based milks, creamers and syrups can include ingredients of uncertain origin, so use unflavored beans and choose plant-based milks, creamers and syrups labeled gluten-free. Always check ingredient labels.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Tips & Notes
- Grind the coffee coarse, like rough sand. Fine grounds make cold brew muddy, bitter and hard to strain.
- Start with a 1-to-1 mix of concentrate and water, then adjust. Cold brew strength varies with the beans and the steeping time.
- Freeze some cold brew in an ice cube tray so your iced coffee does not get watered down.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee take?
Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, including resting time: 10 minutes to prep, for 6 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee?
Check coarsely ground coffee, cold filtered water, water or plant-based milk, plus ice, for serving before they go into Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee. Coffee-shop grinders may also grind flavored blends; grind your beans at home or buy unflavored pre-ground coffee. Wash the jar and strainer well.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Cold Brew Coffee be stored?
Freeze some cold brew in an ice cube tray so your iced coffee does not get watered down.
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