Mason Jar Coffee

Think you need a fancy coffee maker for a great brew? A french press? An espresso machine? Think again! All you need is a mason jar and some cheesecloth or a coffee filter. 

Step One: Measure out 1/3 cup coarse ground coffee (or whatever coffee you have is fine) and pour into a tall mason jar (I used a 20z jar)

Step Two: Add 16-20oz plain old tap water. It doesn't have to be hot or cold. Lukewarm is fine. The less water, the stronger the coffee. I used 20oz and the coffee was plenty strong. 

Step Three: Screw the lid on and shake gently to combine. 

Step Four: Put the jar somewhere cool, like the pantry or a cabinet, and let sit for 12+ hours.  

THE NEXT MORNING

Find a pitcher, bowl, old tupperware, anything that will hold 20oz. I used an old yogurt container

Cover the mouth of the mason jar with a cheesecloth or a coffee filter and pour the coffee into the container. This will filter out the grounds and coffee silt. 

I washed the mason jar and poured the coffee back into it, because it looks nice. 

TO SERVE THE COFFEE

Serve coffee in a tall glass with ice. Mason Jar Coffee is less bitter than other brews so you may not need as much milk or sugar. However, you can add both if you so choose. The left over coffee can be stored in the refrigerator. 

You can read an article about cold brewed/mason jar coffee in the New York Times and you can find their recipe here.