What is cold brew coffee?
Cold brew is a type of iced coffee, made when coffee grounds are steeped in cold water for an extended time (usually 10-18 hours) then strained. This brewing process results in a less acidic, ultra smooth coffee that is then served over ice.
Equipment
The most important part in making a cold brew is finding a vessel that is large enough to hold the coffee beans and water at the ratio you choose.
You can make cold brew coffee using a French press or a quart-sized wide mouth mason jar. For coffee afficionados, we recommend using the Toddy T2N Cold Brew System or Hario Cold Brew Coffee Pitcher 1000ml.
Cold brew instructions
Coffee strength | Grind setting | Coffee (g) to water (ml) ratio | Steep time in refrigerator |
Light cold brew | Medium fine (set to 10/40) | 50g: 1000ml | 10-12 hours |
Regular cold brew | Coarse (set to 35/40) | 67g: 1000ml | 12-15 hours |
Concentrated cold brew | Coarse (set to 35/40) | 223g: 1000ml | 15-18 hours |
- Depending on your desired coffee strength, adjust the grind setting, coffee-to-water ratio, and steep time based on the table above.
- Serve over ice, and add creamer, milk, or sugar to taste.
- Keep the cold brew refrigerated for up to 1 week.