Cold Brew Coffee

Murat Aktas

To make cold brew coffee, mix coarsely ground coffee with room temperature water in a 1:8 ratio, let it steep for 12-24 hours, and then strain it for a smooth, less acidic coffee. This method produces a concentrate that is diluted before serving, offering a customizable caffeine strength.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 2 kcal

Equipment

1 Contaigner
1 Paper Filter
1 Pour Over Coffee Maker Chemex, Hario V60 etc.

Ingredients

100 gr Coffee Beans (or grounds)
800 ml Room Temperature Water

Instructions

Calculation
Cold brew coffee is brewed at a 1:8 coffee-to-water ratio, meaning you should use 8 units of water per unit of coffee. For example, for a 16 fl oz brew, you should use 2 oz of coffee.
Grind Your Beans
The ideal grind size for cold brew coffee is extra coarse grind. If you are using pre-ground coffee, that’s fine. However, I strongly recommend purchasing a grinder for a more aromatic coffee experience.
Combine Water And Coffee
Add the coffee grounds and room temperature water to a container of suitable size for your brew. Then, stir the slurry with a spoon.
Leave it For Steeping
Leave your cold brew coffee to steep for 12-24 hours. Brewing for less than this range can result in a weak coffee while going much over can lead to a bitter taste.
As a starting point, you can brew for 16 hours. If your coffee is too strong, you can move closer to 24 hours; if it’s too weak, move closer to 12 hours.
Strain
If you have a Chemex, Hario V60, or Kalita Wave, you can use those as well. I strain my cold brew brews with the help of a Hario V60, which is one of the most practical methods.
Serve
After making it, cold brew coffee is mixed with water and concentrated in equal parts. If you have 1 cup of concentrate, add 1 cup of water.

Notes

Storage: Store your cold brew in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Having a batch ready in the fridge allows you to enjoy a quick and refreshing coffee whenever you want.

Serve Over Ice: Cold brew is best served over ice. It dilutes slightly as the ice melts, providing a refreshing and chilled coffee experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 2kcal

Keyword cold brew, cold coffee