What is the best coffee?

Dark roast beans tend to create a lower acid coffee than light roast beans. They also have a more robust flavor profile. Have some fun trying light, medium and dark coffee from local coffee shops to find your favorite!

How should I grind the beans?

I have a grinder at home that I use to grind the beans to a level 28. If you have a grinder than can grind coarsely, that is perfect. If not, you can also ask the coffee shop to grind coarsely for you! A coarse grind makes sure you do not have over-extraction, which makes the coffee very bitter.

What is the proper cold brew ratio?

For this recipe I used the cold brew coffee ratio of 1 gram of coffee to five and a half grams of water. To make a perfect cup of cold brew coffee you will want a coffee to water ratio of anywhere from 1:8 to 1:4. The good news is that you can always dilute a cup of cold brew with water for your personal preference.

Does it taste different?

Cold brew coffee is lower in acidity than regular drip coffee. I find it to be sweeter and smoother than a traditional iced coffee. Many people even drink their cold brew coffee without any milk or cream because the flavor is so smooth.

How do I make cold brew concentrate?

Use less water. I recommend 1 part coffee to 4 parts water for a cold brew concentrate. Then you add more water and milk if you would like when serving.

Cold Brew Coffee Recipe - The Perfect Cold Brew Ratio

Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

4 cups filtered water
12 tbsp coarsley ground coffee

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Instructions

Cold Brew Pitcher Instructions

Add coffee grounds to the filter portion of the pitcher
Screw the filter column into the lid of the pitcher
Run this filter column under water to get the coffee grounds wet
Add 4 cups filtered water to the pitcher
Place the filter column/lid onto the pitcher and screw the lid shut
Brew in the refrigerator or on the countertop for 24-48 hours
Transfer to a glass bottle for storage in the refrigerator

Mason Jar Instructions

Add ground coffee and 4 cups of water to a 1 quart mason jar
Gently stir the mixture
Screw the lid to the jar on tightly
Allow the mixture to brew in the refrigerator or on the countertop for 24-48 hours
Pour into a nut milk bag or through cheese cloth to filter
Store in the refrigerator in a glass jar

Notes

If you like a less intense coffee flavor you can dilute this cold brew coffee with some water prior to adding any milk or sweetener.

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.