How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

With Summer just around the corner, many coffee lovers are getting ready to make the switch from hot to cold coffees, and there are more options than ever available. A relatively new kid on the block is the cold brew coffee which is, as the name would suggest, brewed with cold water rather than cooling espresso or filter coffee. Cold brewing allows for different tasting notes to come through, creating a more mellow, sweeter and less acidic coffee. The great news is, although it can take a little while, you can easily make it at home and store the cold brew for up to a month. Here we will give you the run down on how to make cold brew coffee.

First things first, you’re going to want to make sure that you buy the best beans you can. Cold brewing really highlights the qualities of the bean as the more delicate flavors and aromas are released. With cold brew, you’ll taste any imperfections a lot quicker than in a hot brew so it’s best to go with premium beans. Because the beans aren’t roasted in high heat, you avoid getting the typical burnt flavor. Instead, you’ll probably notice that cold brew coffee tends to be sweeter and less bitter.

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Next, is making sure you’ve got the right equipment. This one is easy. You can make cold brew coffee in anything from a specially designed machine, to a French press to a big glass jar with a lid (Kilner jars are perfect for this). There’s no need for fancy equipment. You’ll also need a sieve and a fine mesh, like a piece of cheesecloth. If you want to go all out with your cold brewing, considering getting a coffee sieve from Kruve. A barista-quality coffee sieve at a moderate price, the Kruve coffee sifter is an invaluable tool to help you achieve the perfect and most consistent grind.

Now you’re ready to go, here is a quick guide of how to make cold brew coffee:

Grind your beans – you’ll need a coarser ground for cold brew, similar to what you would use for a French Press.
Measure out your coffee grounds and beans – ratios for this vary wildly and it’s up to you how strong you want to make your cold brew, but we like a ratio of 1:8 coffee to water.
Put your coffee in the bottom of the jar and cover with the cold water.
Stir the mix well, put the lid on or cover and leave for 18-24 hours.
Once brewed, pour the mixture over a sieve to remove most of the course grounds.
Place the cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the mixture through it. Repeat this two to three times until the liquid is clear.
Serve over ice and leave any remaining in the jar. Kept air tight, this can be stored for up to a month.

So, there you have it, how to make cold brew coffee in a few simple steps. Even though more preparation is needed to make cold brew coffee as opposed to regular coffee, we have no doubt that it’s worth the wait!