What you’ll need:
Brewing Container | Filter | Whole Bean Coffee | Scale | Grinder | Timer | Large Spoon
Our Favorite Cold Brew Recipe (Yields Approx. 1 L of Cold Brew Concentrate):
• 312 g or an entire 11 oz bag
• 1,900 g or about 64 Fl oz of filtered water
• Medium-coarse grind (similar to kosher salt)
• 12-16 hour brew time
Pro Tip: This recipe creates a concentrate and will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Directions:
1. Use a scale to weigh coffee. If you don’t have a scale, use entire 11 oz bag.
2. Grind coffee to a medium-coarse consistency (similar to kosher salt).
3. Add ground coffee and water to your brewing container.
Pro Tip: Stir gently with a spoon to ensure all the grounds are fully saturated.
4. Place in fridge and let steep for 12-16 hours.
5. Use filter of your choice to separate the used coffee grounds from the water.
Pro Tip: Options include a fine mesh strainer, mesh bag, or cheese cloth to filter out the grounds.
6. You now have a cold brew concentrate! Use a 1:1 ratio (1 part concentrate to 1 part water) to make a ready-to-drink cold brew.
7. Enjoy! Pro Tip: This recipe creates a cold brew concentrate, but experiment and have fun! Cold brew concentrate can be used as a base for other specialty coffee beverages or cocktails.