How to make coffee concentrate with instant coffee without machine?

You need to grind the coffee and soak it in water overnight . If you don't have a cold brew maker, then you have to filter out all the small coffee grinds with a cheese cloth until you get rid of all of them.

How much cold brew concentrate to use?

However, some people like to drink their cold brew coffee a little stronger—around a 1:10 to 1:14 ratio—because once you add ice (and some of it melts), you end up at a balanced strength. To dilute your cold brew to a 1:10 ratio, you need to mix 1 part concentrate and 4 parts water.

Is coffee concentrate the same as cold brew?

The amount of ground coffee used in relation to the amount of water is the difference between cold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate. Cold brew concentrate has a much stronger flavor and must be diluted before drinking, whereas cold brew coffee can be consumed as is .

What do you mix with coffee concentrate?

Coffee concentrate is just that: a rich, unsweetened coffee that can be added to hot water or milk for cups of coffee, paired with chilled water for cold brew, and creamed up with cold milk for an iced coffee . Coffee syrup is sweetened coffee concentrate. Both are great to have around for different purposes.

Do I have to add water to coffee concentrate?

You will need to dilute your coffee concentrate in hot milk or hot water to make your hot coffee . So coffee concentrate is really strong coffee, it has the convenience of instant coffee but with coffee shop standard quality.

How much coffee concentrate do I use?

Cold Brew Concentrate - 1:5 brew ratio For those playing along at home, this is usually a recipe of around 1 part coffee to 5 parts water (or 200g of coffee per litre of water).

Do you have to add water to cold brew concentrate?

Dilute and ice it: Most cold brew recipes (including ours) make a concentrate designed for longer shelf life and require a little water and ice for a balanced cup . Use a 50/50 ratio of cold brew to cold, filtered water and serve over ice.

How much coffee do I need for a gallon of cold brew concentrate?

The recommended coffee-to-water ratio for cold brew is usually 1:8. Therefore, for 1 gallon (128 fluid ounces) of cold brew, you would need approximately 16 ounces (1 pound) of coffee grounds. However, you can adjust the amount based on your personal preference for the strength of the cold brew.

Do you use water or milk for cold brew concentrate?

Pour the coffee through the filter-lined sieve and allow it to naturally drip into the jar, do not stir. This may take up to an hour. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three weeks. To make a cup of coffee, mix 1 part cold brew concentrate with 1 part water or milk of choice .

Is there a trick to making iced coffee?

How do you make a good iced coffee? The key is to brew a strong coffee concentrate : I let mine steep overnight, then I strain it, and chill it. I don't add ice until I'm ready to drink my iced coffee; I don't want the ice cubes to melt and dilute it!

Is there a trick to iced coffee?

As with hot coffee, adding a pinch of salt to your iced coffee will make it taste way better . Why? Because, salt has a way of neutralising bitterness in general, so adding it to coffee is a great way to remove some of the bitterness of coffee; leaving you with a smoother drink.

How can I make my coffee more concentrated?

Use a little more coffee . By adding a small amount more coffee than usual, you produce a more concentrated flavor. However, adding coffee will actually make your coffee taste slightly more acidic as well, because there's less water to go around for each coffee ground, which means less extraction takes place.

Easy Instant Pot Iced Coffee Concentrate Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

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This quick and easy Instant Pot Iced Coffee Concentrate recipe is exactly what you need to make the ultimate iced coffee! With just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-off time, you can whip up delicious iced coffee and enjoy it all week long.

Suitable for vegan, low carb, keto, and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers Points.

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When the temperatures turn warmer, it can only mean one thing. And that is the start of iced coffee season (yaye)! And fortunately, I have this most awesome, super quick and easy Instant Pot Iced Coffee Concentrate recipe to share with you!

That’s right. With just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of effort, you can make as big a batch as you want of this easy iced coffee and keep it in the fridge for a week with no compromise on the taste. Yeap, the iced coffee of your dreams has become a reality.

And if you love all things coffee just as I do, then you must also try this easy Mocha Whipped Coffee (Dalgona Coffee) and this amazing Iced Boba Coffee, which can also be made in the Instant Pot!

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This really is the perfect Iced Coffee to kick start your day or beat the heat, or whenever you want to quench your thirst on the go.

You can make your iced coffee drinks straight up if you like very strong coffee, or dilute it before adding in your favorite milk, sweetener, or syrup. Then just pour over ice, and you are good to go. #yourcoffeeyourway

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Why Make This Recipe

Affordable – this is a budget-friendly way to get your gourmet coffee shop drink fix anytime you want.
Quick and very easy– yeap, this is a true dump and start Instant Pot recipe that can be whipped up with minimal effort.
Your taste – you can make your iced coffee as strong or as weak as you like.
Scale up – it is easy to double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd or to keep in the fridge and use all week long.
Immensely adaptable – you can add sooooo many different flavor combinations to this.
Prep-ahead ease. Prep it ahead of time and keep it chilled in the fridge till needed.

So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make this delicious iced coffee recipe? Grab those 2 simple ingredients, and I will show you….

How To Make Instant Pot Coffee Concentrate

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe cardbelow.

Add ground coffee (regular or decaffeinated) into the Instant Pot insert.
Pour in the water and gently stir to mix.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to the sealing position.
Set to manual pressure / high pressure for 5 minutes.
When cook time is finished, allow for a complete natural pressure release.
Open the lid, carefully remove the Instant Pot insert and strain the coffee concentrate.

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Chef’s note => the whole process took about 90 mins to do.

How To Make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

If you prefer to make a cold brew coffee, then you want to whip it up following this recipe below.

To make a cold brew concentrate, use a ratio of 1:4 coffee to water instead.

Add coffee and water in a 1:4 ratio to a container and stir.
Cover and let it brew for at least 12 hours, out of direct sunlight (or in the refrigerator).
Then strain your cold brew coffee concentrate (see tips below).

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How To Make Iced Coffee

In a jug, add 1 part coffee concentrate: 1 part water.
Add milk (regular milk or condensed milk) and sweetener to taste.
Then add ice to individual glasses and top with the iced coffee mixture.

Black Iced Coffee

If you prefer a black iced coffee, then simply omit the milk.

Vegan Iced Coffee

If you prefer a vegan iced coffee, then use your preferred non-dairy milk, such as almond milk, oat milk, hemp milk, or soy milk.
To sweeten, choose a vegan-friendly option like maple syrup, sugar, date syrup, stevia, or agave.

Coconut Iced Coffee

You can substitute coconut milk for regular milk if you prefer coconut flavored dairy free iced coffee.

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Tips For Success

Strong coffee addicts will want to use a dark roast (strength 5).
Choose decaf ground coffee when you want iced coffee with none of the caffeine.
You may need to dilute the concentrate a bit more if you use regular coffee with caffeine.
To make the best coffee, start with the best fresh coffee beans and grind them just before using.
Alternatively, use your favorite ground coffee beans from the store.
The more finely ground the beans are, the cloudier the resulting iced coffee concentrate.
I find that coarsely ground coffee is easier to strain.
The coffee grounds will settle at the bottom of the Instant Pot, so don’t shake the insert at the end. Just carefully pour out the coffee concentrate, and the majority will remain at the bottom of the insert.

Straining Your Instant Pot Coffee Concentrate

There are a few options to strain your iced coffee concentrate.

Coffee Filter – simply pour through a coffee filter that is placed in a funnel. This might take a while due to the size of the coffee filters.
French Press – just add it in the French press and press down the plunger. Then pour out the iced coffee concentrate.
Cheesecloth – pouring it out over a cheesecloth or muslin placed over a larger sieve which will work much faster.
Cheesecloth bag in the Instant Pot – I have seen discussions where folks put the ground coffee in a cheesecloth bag inside the Instant Pot, rather than directly in the insert. I have not tried it myself, but this will be much quicker as no draining is needed. Please let me know if you try it.

Prep Ahead and Storage

Prep Ahead – This is such a great meal prep solution! Make a batch (or two) in advance and use it up throughout the week.
Storage – Keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 7 days.
To Freeze – turn the concentrate into coffee ice cubes! Use silicon ice cube trays so that you can easily pop out your ice cubes when needed. Make a batch, pop it out into a freezer bag, and make the next batch.

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Variations

Now for the fun part: the gazillion and one ways you can flavor your iced coffee.

You can add flavoring directly into the Instant Pot during cooking. Such as cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla.
You can serve this poured over vanilla ice cream, or other ice cream flavors for a decadent treat.
Add your favorite syrups, grated spices, and sweeteners. Some of my choices are; hazelnut syrup, pumpkin pie spiced syrup, caramel syrup, and French vanilla syrup.

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Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.

Please note that you will need to calculate additional points if you add any sort of milk or sweeteners.

Serving Suggestions

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Air Fryer Raspberry Muffins.
Pumpkin Spice Crullers.
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