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iced coffee with cream in mason jar with coffee beans surrounding it

French Press Iced Coffee

Kyrie | Healthfully Rooted Home
Quick french press iced coffee that's rich and refreshing!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 2 coffees
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • French Press
  • Tea kettle
  • Coffee bean grinder
  • Tablespoon
  • Glasses for coffee

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups filtered water boiling
  • 8 tbs coffee beans ground into course grind
  • ice desired amount (remember the hot coffee will melt the ice so use more than you usually like)
  • Any cream or flavors you desire

Instructions
 

  • Grab your french press, tea kettle, coffee beans, and coffee grinder
  • Fill a tea kettle about half full of filtered water and place on high burner until it comes to a whistling boil.
  • While your water is heating, prep your beans by measuring out 8 tbs beans into a grinder. Grind to a medium-course grind (similar to bread crumbs). Pour your freshly ground coffee into the french press basin.
  • Once your tea kettle whistles or your water has come to a rolling boil, turn off the heating element. Let the water rest for 30 seconds (you want to pour your water when it's 30 seconds off the boil).
  • Slowly pour your water by taking the french press in one hand, the kettle in the other, tilting the french press slightly, and pouring the water in a circle around the beans so all the beans are slightly saturated with water. Only pour a couple of inches of water on the beans - enough to see the beans bloom (expand). Take the french press and swirl the water gently so all beans are covered. Let this rest for 1 minute.
  • In a circular motion pour the rest of your water into the french press. Swirl the water around by turning the french press in circular motions again (or stir the coffee with a spoon). You should have a layer of crema over the top like this.
  • Set the lid on the french press without pressing the plunger down. The length of time you let your coffee steep depends on how strong you like it. 5-10 minutes is a good range.
  • If you ground your coffee correctly, the plunger should not go down too easy but it also shouldn't be hard to push down. You should be met with slight resistance.
  • Fill your cups with ice (some will melt, which is why you brewed double-strength coffee).
  • Adding water, cream/milk or flavors will all be personal preference. You don't need to add anything at this point unless you want.

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