French Press Iced Coffee

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This French press iced coffee is smooth, bold, and easy to make at home with just two ingredients — coffee and water. It brews strong enough to hold up to ice without losing flavor, and it stores beautifully in the fridge for quick, refreshing pours for several days.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings cups

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

1/2 cup coffee grounds fine or medium grind
2 cups boiling water
ice for serving

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add coffee and water: Scoop ground coffee into your French press, then pour hot water over the top.
Let it steep: Cover and allow the coffee to brew for 10 minutes with the plunger halfway down.
Press and pour: Slowly press down the plunger, then pour the coffee into a mason jar or storage container.
Cool and chill: Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Grind just before brewing: Freshly ground beans deliver a noticeably bolder, more flavorful brew.
Aim for medium to fine grind: This helps extract enough strength to stand up to ice without tasting weak.
Time your steep well: Ten minutes is the sweet spot for smooth, strong flavor without bitterness.
Avoid a cloudy brew: Let the coffee cool fully before refrigerating to reduce condensation in the jar.
Use coffee ice cubes: Freeze extra brewed coffee in trays to chill future drinks without watering them down.

Nutrition

Serving: 80z | Sodium: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg