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" To be clear, iced coffee is not simply hot coffee poured over ice \u2014 at least it shouldn&amp;#039;t be. Doing that not only dilutes the coffee, but can make it bitter, as well. True iced coffee is cold brewed, which sounds like a fancy barista term, but couldn&amp;#039;t be easier. Another bonus? Cold brewing reduces the acidity of coffee, which in turn enhances its sweetness and other complex flavor notes. For 6 ounces of iced coffee:  1. In a small pitcher or 1-quart measuring cup, whisk together 1/3 cup ground coffee and 1 1/3 cups cold water until all the lumps are gone. 2. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, but it&amp;#039;s best left overnight (not much longer or it&amp;#039;ll get bitter). 3. Strain the coffee through a coffee filter-lined strainer set over a tall glass of ice, pushing it through with a spatula. Voil\u00E0! Delicious, undiluted iced coffee for about 20 cents. You&amp;#039;ll pay at least 15 times that in most coffee shops. RELATED: 7 Surprising Ways Coffee Is Good For You \u00BB Go ahead and triple or quadruple this recipe. Once strained, it&amp;#039;s good for two days in your fridge. Keep it on hand for a quick pick-me-up throughout your day or strain it right into your thermos for a cool caffeine fix during your morning commute. Not a fan of plain iced coffee? Try it Vietnamese-style with a tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. Or drop in a scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnish with chocolate shavings for an even more decadent take on the Italian classic affogato (hot espresso with a scoop of gelato). Think of it as an ice cream float for grown ups. No matter how you pour it, this homemade iced coffee is bound to perk you (and your wallet) up! Can&amp;#039;t get enough of coffee-flavored treats? Check out our recipes for: \u2022 Baked Coffee Custards \u2022 Jamaican Coffee Sodas \u2022 Tiramisu Sherry Rujikarn is the assistant food editor in the Good Housekeeping test kitchen. Photo: Nicole Peattie/Getty "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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