This recipe overcomes that bitterness naturally, and even has a hint of chocolate in it as an added bonus. When brewing coffee the conventional way, with hot water, certain chemicals are released that can have a bitter taste. That bitterness is most pronounced when the coffee is served cold. However, this method does not require any heat, fancy machines, or additional equipment for that matter. We all know that some of the simplest dishes are also the most delicious, and this is no exception.
Cold Brewed Coffee
1/4 Pound ground coffee
2 1/2 Cups cold water
Combine the coffee and water in a non-reactive container with a lid. Gently stir the mixture to ensure that all of the grounds are moist. Let the mixture steep, covered, at room temperature for 12 hours.
In order to ensure that all of the grounds are removed from the mixture, this will require two bowls and two rounds through a strainer. Begin by straining the coffee into one of the bowls

The coffee should be free from most all of the grounds after the second round of straining. You can store the coffee in an air tight jar in the refrigerator for a few weeks. This recipe will make about 1 1/3 cups of coffee, which is about enough for 5 servings.
Iced Coffee
1/4 Cup cold brewed coffee
3/4 Cups milk
Ice
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the coffee and milk, then stir.
