- 1/2 pound coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 1/2 cups cold water
- cheesecloth
- coffee filters
- Put coffee grounds in a large container. Slowly pour water over the grounds.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and steep at room temperature for 18 to 24 hours.
- Line a strainer with several layers of cheesecloth and place atop a pitcher; strain coffee through the cheesecloth into the pitcher. Discard the grounds. To get a clearer brew, strain coffee again through coffee filters. Store in refrigerator.