Makes 4 to 5 cups coffee concentrate, enough for about 8 to 10 cups iced coffee
Blue Bottle’s most popular iced coffee features chicory for a nutty nuance. The sweetened concentrate will last two days in the refrigerator. To keep the concentrate longer, add simple syrup to each glass as you make it.
* 1 pound coffee, coarsely ground
* 1 1/2 ounces dried chicory root (see Note)
* 2 1/2 quarts water
* 3 ounces simple syrup (see note)
* 4 to 5 cups milk
Instructions: Combine coffee, chicory and water in a large stockpot. Stir with a spoon to make sure all grounds are wet. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large glass jar or pitcher. Stir in simple syrup, cover and refrigerate.
To serve, fill a tall glass with ice. Add equal parts coffee concentrate and milk, or to taste.
Note: Dried chicory root can be found in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets or specialty grocers. To make simple syrup, bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil and simmer until sugar dissolves. Let mixture cool before using. The leftover syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month.