Slow-extracted overnight, this cold brew coffee is ultra-smooth, chocolatey, and strong—perfect for early risers or big-mile days. Prepare in advance for campsite café vibes.
Servings 4cups
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 12 hourshrs
Total Time 12 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Equipment
large mason jar or bottle
fine mesh strainer
Spoon
Ingredients
1cupcoarse ground coffee
4cupscold water
to servemilk or creamoptional
to serveice cubes
to tastesugar or syrupoptional
Instructions
Add ground coffee and cold water to large jar. Stir to combine.
Seal and let steep in cooler or shady spot for 12 hours (overnight works well).
Strain through mesh or cheesecloth into clean bottle.
Serve over ice with milk or cream if desired.
Notes
Coarse grind prevents over-extraction and grit. Cold brew keeps well for 2-3 days chilled. Strain at camp for freshest flavor. Rinse jar and strainer promptly.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: car camping, easy cleanup, make ahead, minimal ingredients, vegetarian