Refreshing Pink Salt Cold Brew Coffee
A smooth and vibrant cold brew coffee with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt that balances bitterness and enhances sweetness, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 hours (steeping)
- Total Time: 16 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (about 85 grams) coarsely ground medium to dark roast coffee beans
- 4 cups (1 liter) cold, filtered water
- 1/8 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- Ice cubes (preferably large)
- Optional: Milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
- Optional sweetener: simple syrup, honey, or maple syrup to taste
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup (about 85 grams) of coarsely ground coffee beans.
- Combine the coffee grounds with 4 cups (1 liter) of cold, filtered water in a large mason jar or cold brew coffee maker. Stir gently to wet all grounds evenly.
- Add 1/8 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt and stir again to dissolve evenly.
- Cover and steep the mixture in the refrigerator for 16 to 18 hours.
- After steeping, strain the coffee through a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean container.
- Serve over large ice cubes. Add milk or sweetener if desired.
Notes
Use coarse coffee grounds to avoid bitterness and cloudiness. Stir salt well to prevent grainy spots. Steeping time can be adjusted between 16-18 hours for flavor preference. Store leftover cold brew in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 5
- Sodium: 40
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