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Ingredientes
- 2 cups ground Lavazza Gran Selezione coffee (or any other dark roast) 6 cups cold water Frappuccino:
- ¼ cup cold brewed coffee concentrate 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk 1 cup ice cubes Instructions Prepare the Cold Brew Concentrate:
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