how to make cold brew

To make cold brew coffee, follow these basic steps:

1. Coarsely grind whole coffee beans. Use about 1 cup (82 g) of coffee beans.
2. Combine the coarse coffee grounds with 4 cups (946 mL) of cold filtered water in a large container like a mason jar or pitcher.
3. Stir to ensure all the grounds are saturated with water.
4. Cover the container and steep the mixture in the fridge or on the countertop for 12 to 24 hours, with about 18 hours being ideal.
5. Strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth, a nut milk bag, or a coffee filter to remove grounds.
6. Store the strained cold brew concentrate in the fridge. Serve it over ice diluted with water, milk, or creamer as desired.

This method yields a smooth, strong cold brew concentrate that keeps well for up to two weeks in the refrigerator but tastes best within the first week. Using freshly ground coarse coffee and filtered water ensures the best flavor without bitterness or over-extraction typical of fine ground coffee for cold brewing.