Cold brew coffee is a refreshing way to start the day! Learn how to make cold brew with just two simple ingredients and an easy method. Enjoy the smooth, sweet, and balanced flavor of this cold brew recipe.
Prep time (then up to 12-24h steeping)5 minutesmins
Make sure you are using coarsely ground coffee beans. You can choose any type of flavor of beans that you'd like and you can switch it up every time.
Place the ground coffee in a container that fits in your fridge - a large jar or a bottle.
Pour in the water and then place the container in the fridge overnight or even up to 12 hours to 24 hours.
Strain the coffee. I like to pour the coffee over a nut milk bag. You can also use a coffee paper filter or a cheesecloth placed over a sieve to catch the grounds and keep them out of your cup. You can also use a french press. You can initially place the coffee and water in the French Press, steep overnight, then press to separate the coffee grounds.
Keep the concentrate in a clean air-tight bottle or jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The concentrate is fairly strong, so best to dilute it with some cold water when serving - 1:1 ratio (or adjust to taste).
Notes
Cold Brew Coffee Ratio: Usually, the concentrate is not consumed straight as it is very strong and highly caffeinated. So, depending on how strong you like your coffee, you will dilute it with some water. I recommend trying a 1:1 ratio, to begin with. This would be 1 part concentrate and 1 part water in your mug.For a stronger cold press coffee, you can use a ratio of 2:1 coffee to water.You can further cut the strength by adding ice or your favorite milk.Check the blog post for more serving recommendations and answers to top FAQs!