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cold brew in glass.
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

Make the best homemade cold brew coffee with our fool-proof 1:3 ratio of coffee grounds to water. 
Prep 18 hours
Cook 0 minutes
Total 18 hours
Fat 0
Carbs 0
Protein 0
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans ~1 cup whole beans
  • 3 cups water

Optional

  • cream

Instructions

  • First, grind your whole bean coffee. Make sure to use a medium-coarse setting. Grind around 1 cup of whole beans to get 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee.
    Coffee grounds
  • Combine coarsely ground coffee beans and water in a large jar or bowl. Mix to combine until all coffee grounds are wet.
    Pouring water over coffee grounds to make cold brew coffee.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes. The coffee grounds will likely float to the top. After 5 minutes, mix again.
    Cold brew coffee sitting in coffee grounds
  • Seal your jar and either let it brew on the counter or in the refrigerator for a minimum of 12-18 hours.
    Cold brew coffee in a jar.
  • In the morning, place a tea towel or 2 pieces of cheesecloth on top of a fine mesh sieve and sieve the grounds. 
  • Serve cold brew coffee over ice and enjoy.
    Pouring cold brew coffee into a glass

Tips & Notes

  • The 3 to 1 ratio is a stronger cold brew. You can always dilute your cold brew before serving with some cold water if you don’t like it as strong.
  • Storage: store cold brew in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g