COLD BREW RECIPE
What You'll Need:
- Coarsely ground coffee beans (medium-coarse grind)
- Cool water
- Large jar, pitcher, or cold brew maker
- Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth
- Coffee filter or paper towels (for straining)
- Optional: Ice cubes, milk, cream, flavored syrups for serving
Instructions:
1. Coffee to Water Ratio:
- Measure out 1 part coarsely ground coffee beans to 4 parts cold water. For example, you can start with 1 cup of coffee grounds and 4 cups of cold water for a batch.
2. Combine Coffee and Water:
- In a large jar or pitcher, add the coarsely ground coffee beans.
- Pour the cold water over the coffee grounds, ensuring all the grounds are fully saturated with water.
3. Stir:
- Gently stir the coffee grounds and water mixture with a spoon or stirrer to ensure even saturation.
4. Steep:
- Cover the jar or pitcher with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent contamination.
- Place the container in the refrigerator to steep for 12 to 24 hours. The steeping time can vary based on your preference for strength and flavor. Longer steeping times generally result in a stronger concentrate.
5. Strain the Coffee:
- After the steeping period, place a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth over another clean jar or pitcher.
- Slowly pour the cold brew mixture through the sieve or cheesecloth to strain out the coffee grounds. You may need to strain it a second time through a coffee filter or paper towels to remove finer sediment.
6. Store and Serve:
- Store the strained cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
- To serve, dilute the cold brew concentrate with water, milk, or cream to your desired strength. You can also pour it over ice for a chilled coffee experience.
- Add flavored syrups or sweeteners if desired.
7. Enjoy:
- Pour the freshly prepared cold brew coffee into a glass filled with ice cubes (if desired), add milk or cream to taste, and enjoy the smooth and refreshing flavor of homemade cold brew coffee!
Tips for Perfect Cold Brew Coffee:
- Grind Size: Use a medium-coarse grind to prevent over-extraction and sediment in your cold brew.
- Water Quality: Use filtered water for best taste results, as the quality of water affects the flavor of your cold brew.
- Storage: Store the cold brew concentrate in a sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Customization: Experiment with different coffee beans, grind sizes, and steeping times to find your preferred flavor profile.
With this recipe, you can easily make delicious cold brew coffee at home to enjoy anytime. Adjust the coffee-to-water ratio and brewing time to suit your taste preferences and enjoy the smooth, rich flavor of homemade cold brew coffee!
- Coarsely ground coffee beans (medium-coarse grind)
- Cool water
- Large jar, pitcher, or cold brew maker
- Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth
- Coffee filter or paper towels (for straining)
- Optional: Ice cubes, milk, cream, flavored syrups for serving
Instructions:
1. Coffee to Water Ratio:
- Measure out 1 part coarsely ground coffee beans to 4 parts cold water. For example, you can start with 1 cup of coffee grounds and 4 cups of cold water for a batch.
2. Combine Coffee and Water:
- In a large jar or pitcher, add the coarsely ground coffee beans.
- Pour the cold water over the coffee grounds, ensuring all the grounds are fully saturated with water.
3. Stir:
- Gently stir the coffee grounds and water mixture with a spoon or stirrer to ensure even saturation.
4. Steep:
- Cover the jar or pitcher with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent contamination.
- Place the container in the refrigerator to steep for 12 to 24 hours. The steeping time can vary based on your preference for strength and flavor. Longer steeping times generally result in a stronger concentrate.
5. Strain the Coffee:
- After the steeping period, place a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth over another clean jar or pitcher.
- Slowly pour the cold brew mixture through the sieve or cheesecloth to strain out the coffee grounds. You may need to strain it a second time through a coffee filter or paper towels to remove finer sediment.
6. Store and Serve:
- Store the strained cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
- To serve, dilute the cold brew concentrate with water, milk, or cream to your desired strength. You can also pour it over ice for a chilled coffee experience.
- Add flavored syrups or sweeteners if desired.
7. Enjoy:
- Pour the freshly prepared cold brew coffee into a glass filled with ice cubes (if desired), add milk or cream to taste, and enjoy the smooth and refreshing flavor of homemade cold brew coffee!
Tips for Perfect Cold Brew Coffee:
- Grind Size: Use a medium-coarse grind to prevent over-extraction and sediment in your cold brew.
- Water Quality: Use filtered water for best taste results, as the quality of water affects the flavor of your cold brew.
- Storage: Store the cold brew concentrate in a sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Customization: Experiment with different coffee beans, grind sizes, and steeping times to find your preferred flavor profile.
With this recipe, you can easily make delicious cold brew coffee at home to enjoy anytime. Adjust the coffee-to-water ratio and brewing time to suit your taste preferences and enjoy the smooth, rich flavor of homemade cold brew coffee!