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Calculated Shard: 198 (from laksa064)

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Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa198.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/","crawl_time":1775043487,"first_indexed_time":1722377896,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,feastandwest!\/cold-brew-coffee\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11197880737066730798","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Easy, Homemade Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate | Feast + West","meta_descriptions":["Make your own Cold Brew Coffee at home! With this method, you'll have ready-to-drink cold brew or a cold brew concentrate ready by tomorrow."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Once you know how to make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, you’ll never buy it again! With just two ingredients, it’s easy and budget-friendly to make with your favorite coffee beans.\nDISCLAIMER\n*This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Feast + West may receive commissions for purchases made through those links — at no cost to you.\nAll opinions are our own.\nPlease read our full\ndisclosure\nfor more information.\ntable of contents\nCold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe\nWhat is cold brew coffee?\nIngredients\nBest coffee beans for cold brew\nWhat you need to make cold brew coffee\nHow much coffee for cold brew\nHow to make cold brew coffee\nHow to make cold brew concentrate\nHow to drink cold brew coffee\nCold brew coffee sweeteners\nUses for cold brew coffee\nMore coffee recipes\nCold Brew Coffee\nThe cost of groceries is really going up, and I am trying to cut corners where I can.\nOne thing I’ve been doing a lot of lately is making cold-brew coffee at home instead of buying it pre-made at the store.\nIt’s sooo much cheaper and more delicious! My husband is a bit of a coffee snob, so we always have great-tasting beans on hand.\nI love how easy it is, too. I just put coffee grounds and water together in a jar and let it sit overnight. By the next day, we have ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee. It’s great on its own or you can use it in cocktails like\nIced Irish Coffee\n.\nWhy you’ll love this recipe\nThe brewing process for making your own cold brew concentrate is so simple and it tastes SO good. You aren’t going to go back to buying it pre-made!\nWith just two ingredients, it’s easy to make and cheaper than store-bought and the coffee shop.\nDrink it black or customize each cup with your favorite sweetener and creamer.\nCold brew coffee tastes less bitter than coffee that’s prepared hot.\nThis is the BEST cold brew coffee recipe and it makes such good, strong coffee.\nYou can keep it in the fridge to enjoy every day. It’s also a great way to serve iced coffee to a crowd of people, say for a breakfast or brunch.\nWhat is cold brew coffee?\nCold brew coffee is made by steeping ground coffee beans in cold water for 6-12 hours. No heat is required to make it.\nIt has a less bitter and acidic flavor than regular coffee because cold water makes the coffee take longer to oxidize.\nCold brewing makes incredible iced coffee, which you can then sweeten, add milk or\ndrink\nplain. You can also use it in baking recipes and cocktails.\nIngredients\nWho doesn’t love a short ingredient list? Here’s everything you need to grab at the grocery store to make cold brew coffee:\nCoffee beans\nGround coffee beans are what you need for cold brew coffee. The coarser the coffee grind size, the better.\nPre-ground coffee will work just fine. If you are grinding whole beans at the store or at home with a\ncoffee grinder\n*\n, set it to the coarsest setting.\nYou will need about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water for a strong cold brew concentrate or ½ cup grounds and 1 quart of water for cold brew coffee.\nWater\nFresh, filtered water is perfect for making cold brew coffee. You can also use distilled water from the store or boil water to get rid of impurities.\nIt may seem silly to take these extra steps, but this is actually the best way to ensure there are no bacteria in your coffee, which is more likely to build up when using tap water.\nUse cold or room temperature water to make cold brew coffee.\nAdditions\nDon’t forget to grab your favorite coffee mix-ins:\nHeavy cream\nor\nhalf-and-half\nMilks\nsuch as whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk or skim milk\nNon-dairy milks\nsuch as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk\nFlavored creamers\nlike vanilla or\npumpkin spice creamer\nSweeteners\nlike simple syrup,\nflavored syrups\nor Sugar substitutes like Stevia or\nsugar-free syrup\nBest coffee beans for cold brew\nThe best coffee beans for cold brew are typically medium roast or dark roast coffee beans.\nWhen coffee is cold brewed, it’s not as acidic and bitter as hot brewed coffee. You can really appreciate the flavor a lot more and these stronger roasts will really shine.\nYou can even pick up some pre-bagged cold brew beans, like\nGrady’s Cold Brew\nbrand, for coffee that’s designed for cold brewing.\nWhat you need to make cold brew coffee\nI recommend a glass, food-safe container such as a mason jar, pitcher or a large bowl that has a lid.\nWhether you use tea bags or tea leaves, you can use a pitcher or jar that is designed for cold-brewing. I use this \ncold-brew jar\n that has a strainer. You can also use it to make\ncold brew tea\n.\nDisposable cold brew bags\ncan also help to contain the coffee grounds, and you can simply throw them away or compost them after. They are sort of like a coffee filter in bag form. Less mess is always a great idea in my book!\nWould you like to save this?\nWe'll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you'll get great new recipes each week!\nAlternatively, you can also use a\nFrench press\n*\n, which is great if you don’t have tea bags or a strainer, because you can just push it down.\nIf you don’t have any of these, you can put them in a stainless-steel strainer that you rest in the water, or you can simply add the grounds loose in the water and strain them out later.\nHow much coffee for cold brew\nIn short:\nThe more grounds you use, the stronger the coffee will be.\nHowever, it’s important to use the proper coffee to water ratio.\nIf you are making cold brew concentrate, which is a stronger brew that can be diluted with water and milk, you’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water.\nFor regular cold brew coffee that’s drinkable straight out of a pitcher, use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water.\nHow to make cold brew coffee\nCold brewing coffee is very easy to do!\nFirst you will need to grind your coffee beans if they’re not already ground. (I have this\ncoffee grinder\n.)\nThen to a large pitcher, mason jar or another container, add your coffee grounds to a tea ball strainer, into disposable tea bags or put them in loose.\nTop the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in! Then place it in the fridge or on the counter to let the coffee and water do their thing. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge.\nAfter the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a fine mesh\nsieve\n*\nto remove the grounds.\nThen you can enjoy your cold brew coffee. If you made concentrate, add one part concentrate and one part water to a glass. It can be hot or cold water — up to you! If you didn’t make concentrate, you can just pour it right into the glass. Then you can add ice, sweeten the coffee or add milk if you desire.\nKeep it stored in the fridge. Cold brew coffee will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days.\nHow to make cold brew concentrate\nYou can make a stronger cold brew called cold brew coffee concentrate.\nIf you\ndrink\na lot of iced coffee or if you have multiple people in your household who like their coffee at varying strengths, a delicious cold brew concentrate might be just the thing for you.\nThat’s because the concentrate is stronger, so you’ll want to dilute it with water or milk for each cup of coffee. You can adjust it until you find the right balance for you.\nUse a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee).\nHow to\ndrink\ncold brew coffee\nCold brew is refreshing when served cold over ice, but you can also warm it up in the microwave to make hot coffee in a pinch. Either way, you’ll get your caffeine fix!\nYou can sweeten it or add your favorite milk, half-and-half or\ncoffee creamer\n. Drinking black coffee is fine too!\nIf you’re in the mood for something fancier, you can serve it with\nwhipped cream\non top.\nYou can also make cold foam to go on top and blend into the\ndrink\n, like we do in this\npumpkin cream cold brew\n.\nFor an adult treat, add a shot of liqueur. This\nBaileys iced coffee\nis perfection.\nCold brew coffee sweeteners\nSugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold beverages, so it helps to use your favorite sugar substitute or a homemade simple syrup.\nPlain simple syrup\nis made with just sugar and water, but you can also add flavors. Try one of these common\ncoffee syrups\n:\nVanilla Syrup\nChocolate Syrup\nCaramel Syrup\nPumpkin Spice Syrup\nBrown Sugar Syrup\nUses for cold brew coffee\nDrinking cold brew as iced coffee is a classic, but you can use cold brew in so many ways.\nMix the cold coffee with club soda to make iced coffee drinks like the\ncoffee soda\n, which is a refreshing summer pick-me-up.\nUse the concentrate instead of fresh espresso to make an\nespresso martini\n.\nBlend it up into a\nmocha smoothie\nor use it in baking recipes that call for rich coffee, like this\nchocolate cake\n.\nAnd if you have any left over, did you know you could use coffee to\nwater your plants\n?!\nMore coffee recipes\nWhipped Coffee\nClassic Irish Coffee\nCoffee Liqueur\nCinnamon Latte\nFor cold brew concentrate:\n1\ncup\nground coffee beans\n4\ncups\ncold water\nplus more for making coffee\nFor cold brew coffee\n½\ncup\nground coffee beans\n4\ncups\ncold water\nTo a large pitcher, add coffee grounds in disposable coffee filter bags or a strainer. (You can also put them in loose, but it requires an extra step of straining.)\nTop the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in.\nPlace it in the fridge or on the counter. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge.\nAfter the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a\nfine mesh strainer\n*\nto remove the grounds.\nCold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days.\nTo make coffee with cold brew concentrate:\nUse a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). You can also use milk.\nCold Brew Ratios\nThis recipe can be easily multiplied if you follow the proper ratio.\nReady-to-drink cold brew coffee:\nThis is a perfectly-balanced cold brew that’s drinkable straight out of the pitcher. Use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water.\nCold brew concentrate:\nThis is a stronger brew that must be diluted with water or milk to make a cup of coffee. Because of this, you end up with more cups of coffee than the ready-to-drink method. You’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water.\nSave this recipe for later\nWe’ll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you’ll get great new recipes each week!\nAs an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.\nServing:\n8\nounces\nCalories:\n0.001\nkcal\nCarbohydrates:\n0.001\ng\nProtein:\n0.001\ng\nFat:\n0.001\ng\nSaturated Fat:\n0.001\ng\nPolyunsaturated Fat:\n0.001\ng\nMonounsaturated Fat:\n0.001\ng\nTrans Fat:\n0.001\ng\nCholesterol:\n0.001\nmg\nSodium:\n6\nmg\nPotassium:\n0.001\nmg\nFiber:\n0.001\ng\nSugar:\n0.001\ng\nVitamin A:\n0.001\nIU\nVitamin C:\n0.001\nmg\nCalcium:\n4\nmg\nIron:\n0.001\nmg\nPlease leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag\n#feastandwestrecipes\n!","attrs_markdown":"- [Skip to primary navigation](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#genesis-nav-primary)\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#genesis-content)\n- [Skip to primary sidebar](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#genesis-sidebar-primary)\n- [Skip to footer](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#genesis-footer-widgets)\n\n- [Start Here](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/start-here\/)\n- [About Feast + West](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/about\/)\n- [Resources](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/categories\/entertaining\/bar-basics\/)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/subscribe)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/contact\/)\n- [Work With Me](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/work-with-me\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/everything\/)\n\n[![Feast + West](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/logo.svg)](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/)\n\nFeast + West\n\nEasy, elegant entertaining: Recipes and tips for cocktails and party food\n\nMenu\n\n- [Spirits](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/)\n  Submenu\n  - 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We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.*\n\n4\\.92 from 48 votes\n\n![](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-pin-5-150x150.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-pin-4-150x150.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-pin-2-150x150.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-pin-1-150x150.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-pin-3-150x150.jpg)\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#recipe)\n\n*Once you know how to make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, you’ll never buy it again! With just two ingredients, it’s easy and budget-friendly to make with your favorite coffee beans.*\n\n![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo.jpg)\n\nDISCLAIMER\n\n**\\*This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Feast + West may receive commissions for purchases made through those links — at no cost to you. **All opinions are our own.** Please read our full [disclosure](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/disclosure-policy\/) for more information.**\n\ntable of contents\n\n[Toggle](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/)\n\n- [Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#cold_brew_coffee_concentrate_recipe)\n- [What is cold brew coffee?](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what_is_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [Ingredients](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#ingredients)\n- [Best coffee beans for cold brew](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#best_coffee_beans_for_cold_brew)\n- [What you need to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what_you_need_to_make_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [How much coffee for cold brew](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_much_coffee_for_cold_brew)\n- [How to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_to_make_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [How to make cold brew concentrate](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_to_make_cold_brew_concentrate)\n- [How to drink cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_to_drink_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [Cold brew coffee sweeteners](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#cold_brew_coffee_sweeteners)\n- [Uses for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#uses_for_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [More coffee recipes](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#more_coffee_recipes)\n- [Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#cold_brew_coffee)\n\nView moreView less\n## Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe\nThe cost of groceries is really going up, and I am trying to cut corners where I can.\n\nOne thing I’ve been doing a lot of lately is making cold-brew coffee at home instead of buying it pre-made at the store.\n\nIt’s sooo much cheaper and more delicious! My husband is a bit of a coffee snob, so we always have great-tasting beans on hand.\n\nI love how easy it is, too. I just put coffee grounds and water together in a jar and let it sit overnight. By the next day, we have ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee. It’s great on its own or you can use it in cocktails like [Iced Irish Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/iced-irish-coffee-recipe\/).\n\n### Why you’ll love this recipe\nThe brewing process for making your own cold brew concentrate is so simple and it tastes SO good. You aren’t going to go back to buying it pre-made\\!\n\n- With just two ingredients, it’s easy to make and cheaper than store-bought and the coffee shop.\n- Drink it black or customize each cup with your favorite sweetener and creamer.\n- Cold brew coffee tastes less bitter than coffee that’s prepared hot.\n\nThis is the BEST cold brew coffee recipe and it makes such good, strong coffee.\n\nYou can keep it in the fridge to enjoy every day. It’s also a great way to serve iced coffee to a crowd of people, say for a breakfast or brunch.\n\n![Ice cubes chill a mason jar glass of dark brown cold brew coffee with a striped blue and white straw.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-pic.jpg)\n\n## What is cold brew coffee?\nCold brew coffee is made by steeping ground coffee beans in cold water for 6-12 hours. No heat is required to make it.\n\nIt has a less bitter and acidic flavor than regular coffee because cold water makes the coffee take longer to oxidize.\n\nCold brewing makes incredible iced coffee, which you can then sweeten, add milk or drink plain. You can also use it in baking recipes and cocktails.\n\n![A hand pours milk into a glass of iced coffee. A striped blue dish towel rests in the background.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-milk-photo.jpg)\n\n## Ingredients\nWho doesn’t love a short ingredient list? Here’s everything you need to grab at the grocery store to make cold brew coffee:\n\n### Coffee beans\nGround coffee beans are what you need for cold brew coffee. The coarser the coffee grind size, the better.\n\nPre-ground coffee will work just fine. If you are grinding whole beans at the store or at home with a [coffee grinder](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eWsULc) \\*, set it to the coarsest setting.\n\nYou will need about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water for a strong cold brew concentrate or ½ cup grounds and 1 quart of water for cold brew coffee.\n\n### Water\nFresh, filtered water is perfect for making cold brew coffee. You can also use distilled water from the store or boil water to get rid of impurities.\n\nIt may seem silly to take these extra steps, but this is actually the best way to ensure there are no bacteria in your coffee, which is more likely to build up when using tap water.\n\nUse cold or room temperature water to make cold brew coffee.\n\n### Additions\nDon’t forget to grab your favorite coffee mix-ins:\n\n- **Heavy cream** or **half-and-half**\n- **Milks** such as whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk or skim milk\n- **Non-dairy milks** such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk\n- **Flavored creamers** like vanilla or [pumpkin spice creamer](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/pumpkin-spice-coffee-creamer\/)\n- **Sweeteners** like simple syrup, [flavored syrups](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/simple-syrup-recipes\/) or Sugar substitutes like Stevia or [sugar-free syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/sugar-free-simple-syrup\/)\n\n![Coffee beans in a white and blue bowl on a marble slab with more coffee beans scattered about.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-beans-photo-683x1024.jpg)\n\n## Best coffee beans for cold brew\nThe best coffee beans for cold brew are typically medium roast or dark roast coffee beans.\n\nWhen coffee is cold brewed, it’s not as acidic and bitter as hot brewed coffee. You can really appreciate the flavor a lot more and these stronger roasts will really shine.\n\nYou can even pick up some pre-bagged cold brew beans, like [Grady’s Cold Brew](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gradys-Cold-Brew-Storage-Regular\/dp\/B00KH4M8FO?tag=fewe-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) brand, for coffee that’s designed for cold brewing.\n\n![A filter for cold brew coffee rests in an empty mason jar.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-1.jpg)\n\n## What you need to make cold brew coffee\nI recommend a glass, food-safe container such as a mason jar, pitcher or a large bowl that has a lid.\n\nWhether you use tea bags or tea leaves, you can use a pitcher or jar that is designed for cold-brewing. I use this [cold-brew jar](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07772LL6V?tag=fewe-20) that has a strainer. You can also use it to make [cold brew tea](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-iced-tea\/).\n\n[Disposable cold brew bags](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09VL5CK5J?tag=fewe-20) can also help to contain the coffee grounds, and you can simply throw them away or compost them after. They are sort of like a coffee filter in bag form. Less mess is always a great idea in my book\\!\n\n### Would you like to save this?\nWe'll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you'll get great new recipes each week\\!\n\nAlternatively, you can also use a [French press](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4evI5eN) \\*, which is great if you don’t have tea bags or a strainer, because you can just push it down.\n\nIf you don’t have any of these, you can put them in a stainless-steel strainer that you rest in the water, or you can simply add the grounds loose in the water and strain them out later.\n\n![A glass of iced cold brew coffee sits with a blue striped dish towel.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-photo.jpg)\n\n## How much coffee for cold brew\nIn short: **The more grounds you use, the stronger the coffee will be.** However, it’s important to use the proper coffee to water ratio.\n\nIf you are making cold brew concentrate, which is a stronger brew that can be diluted with water and milk, you’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\nFor regular cold brew coffee that’s drinkable straight out of a pitcher, use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\n![Coffee is cold brewed in a jar.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-2-683x1024.jpg)\n\n![A mason jar with lid contains rich, dark cold brew coffee.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-3-683x1024.jpg)\n## How to make cold brew coffee\nCold brewing coffee is very easy to do\\!\n\n1. First you will need to grind your coffee beans if they’re not already ground. (I have this [coffee grinder](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/errors\/500?tag=fewe-20).)\n2. Then to a large pitcher, mason jar or another container, add your coffee grounds to a tea ball strainer, into disposable tea bags or put them in loose.\n3. Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in! Then place it in the fridge or on the counter to let the coffee and water do their thing. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge.\n4. After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a fine mesh [sieve](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer\/dp\/B00004OCLX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \\* to remove the grounds.\n\nThen you can enjoy your cold brew coffee. If you made concentrate, add one part concentrate and one part water to a glass. It can be hot or cold water — up to you! If you didn’t make concentrate, you can just pour it right into the glass. Then you can add ice, sweeten the coffee or add milk if you desire.\n\nKeep it stored in the fridge. Cold brew coffee will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days.\n\n## How to make cold brew concentrate\nYou can make a stronger cold brew called cold brew coffee concentrate.\n\nIf you drink a lot of iced coffee or if you have multiple people in your household who like their coffee at varying strengths, a delicious cold brew concentrate might be just the thing for you.\n\nThat’s because the concentrate is stronger, so you’ll want to dilute it with water or milk for each cup of coffee. You can adjust it until you find the right balance for you.\n\nUse a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee).\n\n![An iced coffee sits in a mason jar glass with a striped blue and white straw.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-with-milk-img.jpg)\n\n## How to drink cold brew coffee\nCold brew is refreshing when served cold over ice, but you can also warm it up in the microwave to make hot coffee in a pinch. Either way, you’ll get your caffeine fix\\!\n\nYou can sweeten it or add your favorite milk, half-and-half or [coffee creamer](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/homemade-coffee-creamer\/). Drinking black coffee is fine too\\!\n\nIf you’re in the mood for something fancier, you can serve it with [whipped cream](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/the-best-homemade-whipped-cream\/) on top.\n\nYou can also make cold foam to go on top and blend into the drink, like we do in this [pumpkin cream cold brew](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/pumpkin-cream-cold-brew\/).\n\nFor an adult treat, add a shot of liqueur. This [Baileys iced coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/spiked-iced-coffee-with-baileys\/) is perfection.\n\n![several jars of different color simple syrups](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/simple-syrup-recipe-all-photo.jpg)\n\n## Cold brew coffee sweeteners\nSugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold beverages, so it helps to use your favorite sugar substitute or a homemade simple syrup.\n\n[Plain simple syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/make-simple-syrup\/) is made with just sugar and water, but you can also add flavors. Try one of these common [coffee syrups](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/coffee-syrups\/):\n\n- [Vanilla Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/vanilla-simple-syrup\/)\n- [Chocolate Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/chocolate-syrup\/)\n- [Caramel Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/caramel-simple-syrup\/)\n- [Pumpkin Spice Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/pumpkin-spice-syrup\/)\n- [Brown Sugar Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/brown-sugar-simple-syrup\/)\n\n![a gold spoon, a gold jigger and two Irish coffees](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/irish-coffee-cocktail-image.jpg)\n\n## Uses for cold brew coffee\nDrinking cold brew as iced coffee is a classic, but you can use cold brew in so many ways.\n\nMix the cold coffee with club soda to make iced coffee drinks like the [coffee soda](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/vanilla-bean-cold-brew-coffee-soda\/), which is a refreshing summer pick-me-up.\n\nUse the concentrate instead of fresh espresso to make an [espresso martini](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/espresso-martini\/).\n\nBlend it up into a [mocha smoothie](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/vegan-mocha-latte-smoothie\/) or use it in baking recipes that call for rich coffee, like this [chocolate cake](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/guinness-chocolate-cake\/).\n\nAnd if you have any left over, did you know you could use coffee to [water your plants](https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/garden-how-to\/soil-fertilizers\/diluted-coffee-for-plants.htm)?\\!\n\n## More coffee recipes\n- [Whipped Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/whipped-coffee\/)\n- [Classic Irish Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/classic-irish-coffee\/)\n- [Coffee Liqueur](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/homemade-coffee-liqueur\/)\n- [Cinnamon Latte](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cinnamon-bun-latte\/)\n\n![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo-500x500.jpg)\n\n## Cold Brew Coffee\nYield:\n\n–\n\n\\+\n\nservings\n\nPrep Time: 10 minutes minutes\n\nCook Time: 0 minutes minutes\n\nAdditional Time: 12 hours hours\n\nTotal Time: 12 hours hours 10 minutes minutes\n\nCold Brew Coffee is a delicious way to enjoy a cuppa. Make a cold brew concentrate or ready-to-drink coffee, then flavor it with your favorite syrups and milk if desired. Serve it hot or cold.\n\n4\\.92 from 48 votes\n\n[Print](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wprm_print\/cold-brew-coffee) [Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeastandwest.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Ffeastandwest.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2Fcold-brew-coffee-pin-3.jpg&description=Make+your+own+Cold+Brew+Coffee+at+home%21+With+this+method%2C+you%27ll+have+ready-to-drink+cold+brew+or+a+cold+brew+concentrate+ready+by+tomorrow.+&is_video=false)\n\n### ingredients\n#### For cold brew concentrate:\n- 1 cup ground coffee beans\n- 4 cups cold water plus more for making coffee\n\n#### For cold brew coffee\n- ½ cup ground coffee beans\n- 4 cups cold water\n\n### instructions\n- To a large pitcher, add coffee grounds in disposable coffee filter bags or a strainer. (You can also put them in loose, but it requires an extra step of straining.)\n- Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in.\n- Place it in the fridge or on the counter. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge.\n- After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a [fine mesh strainer](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer\/dp\/B00004OCLX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \\* to remove the grounds.\n- Cold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days.\n- **To make coffee with cold brew concentrate:** Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). You can also use milk.\n\n### notes\n### Cold Brew Ratios\nThis recipe can be easily multiplied if you follow the proper ratio.\n\n**Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee:** This is a perfectly-balanced cold brew that’s drinkable straight out of the pitcher. Use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\n**Cold brew concentrate:** This is a stronger brew that must be diluted with water or milk to make a cup of coffee. Because of this, you end up with more cups of coffee than the ready-to-drink method. You’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\n### Save this recipe for later\nWe’ll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! 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With just two ingredients, it’s easy and budget-friendly to make with your favorite coffee beans.*\n\n![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo.jpg)\n\nDISCLAIMER\n\n**\\*This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Feast + West may receive commissions for purchases made through those links — at no cost to you. **All opinions are our own.** Please read our full [disclosure](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/disclosure-policy\/) for more information.**\n\ntable of contents\n\n- [Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#cold_brew_coffee_concentrate_recipe)\n- [What is cold brew coffee?](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what_is_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [Ingredients](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#ingredients)\n- [Best coffee beans for cold brew](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#best_coffee_beans_for_cold_brew)\n- [What you need to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what_you_need_to_make_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [How much coffee for cold brew](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_much_coffee_for_cold_brew)\n- [How to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_to_make_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [How to make cold brew concentrate](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_to_make_cold_brew_concentrate)\n- [How to drink cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how_to_drink_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [Cold brew coffee sweeteners](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#cold_brew_coffee_sweeteners)\n- [Uses for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#uses_for_cold_brew_coffee)\n- [More coffee recipes](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#more_coffee_recipes)\n- [Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#cold_brew_coffee)\n\nThe cost of groceries is really going up, and I am trying to cut corners where I can.\n\nOne thing I’ve been doing a lot of lately is making cold-brew coffee at home instead of buying it pre-made at the store.\n\nIt’s sooo much cheaper and more delicious! My husband is a bit of a coffee snob, so we always have great-tasting beans on hand.\n\nI love how easy it is, too. I just put coffee grounds and water together in a jar and let it sit overnight. By the next day, we have ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee. It’s great on its own or you can use it in cocktails like [Iced Irish Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/iced-irish-coffee-recipe\/).\n\n### Why you’ll love this recipe\nThe brewing process for making your own cold brew concentrate is so simple and it tastes SO good. You aren’t going to go back to buying it pre-made\\!\n\n- With just two ingredients, it’s easy to make and cheaper than store-bought and the coffee shop.\n- Drink it black or customize each cup with your favorite sweetener and creamer.\n- Cold brew coffee tastes less bitter than coffee that’s prepared hot.\n\nThis is the BEST cold brew coffee recipe and it makes such good, strong coffee.\n\nYou can keep it in the fridge to enjoy every day. It’s also a great way to serve iced coffee to a crowd of people, say for a breakfast or brunch.\n\n![Ice cubes chill a mason jar glass of dark brown cold brew coffee with a striped blue and white straw.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-pic.jpg)\n\n## What is cold brew coffee?\nCold brew coffee is made by steeping ground coffee beans in cold water for 6-12 hours. No heat is required to make it.\n\nIt has a less bitter and acidic flavor than regular coffee because cold water makes the coffee take longer to oxidize.\n\nCold brewing makes incredible iced coffee, which you can then sweeten, add milk or drink plain. You can also use it in baking recipes and cocktails.\n\n![A hand pours milk into a glass of iced coffee. A striped blue dish towel rests in the background.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-milk-photo.jpg)\n\n## Ingredients\nWho doesn’t love a short ingredient list? Here’s everything you need to grab at the grocery store to make cold brew coffee:\n\n### Coffee beans\nGround coffee beans are what you need for cold brew coffee. The coarser the coffee grind size, the better.\n\nPre-ground coffee will work just fine. If you are grinding whole beans at the store or at home with a [coffee grinder](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eWsULc) \\*, set it to the coarsest setting.\n\nYou will need about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water for a strong cold brew concentrate or ½ cup grounds and 1 quart of water for cold brew coffee.\n\n### Water\nFresh, filtered water is perfect for making cold brew coffee. You can also use distilled water from the store or boil water to get rid of impurities.\n\nIt may seem silly to take these extra steps, but this is actually the best way to ensure there are no bacteria in your coffee, which is more likely to build up when using tap water.\n\nUse cold or room temperature water to make cold brew coffee.\n\n### Additions\nDon’t forget to grab your favorite coffee mix-ins:\n\n- **Heavy cream** or **half-and-half**\n- **Milks** such as whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk or skim milk\n- **Non-dairy milks** such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk\n- **Flavored creamers** like vanilla or [pumpkin spice creamer](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/pumpkin-spice-coffee-creamer\/)\n- **Sweeteners** like simple syrup, [flavored syrups](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/simple-syrup-recipes\/) or Sugar substitutes like Stevia or [sugar-free syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/sugar-free-simple-syrup\/)\n\n![Coffee beans in a white and blue bowl on a marble slab with more coffee beans scattered about.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-beans-photo-683x1024.jpg)\n\n## Best coffee beans for cold brew\nThe best coffee beans for cold brew are typically medium roast or dark roast coffee beans.\n\nWhen coffee is cold brewed, it’s not as acidic and bitter as hot brewed coffee. You can really appreciate the flavor a lot more and these stronger roasts will really shine.\n\nYou can even pick up some pre-bagged cold brew beans, like [Grady’s Cold Brew](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gradys-Cold-Brew-Storage-Regular\/dp\/B00KH4M8FO?tag=fewe-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) brand, for coffee that’s designed for cold brewing.\n\n![A filter for cold brew coffee rests in an empty mason jar.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-1.jpg)\n\n## What you need to make cold brew coffee\nI recommend a glass, food-safe container such as a mason jar, pitcher or a large bowl that has a lid.\n\nWhether you use tea bags or tea leaves, you can use a pitcher or jar that is designed for cold-brewing. I use this [cold-brew jar](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07772LL6V?tag=fewe-20) that has a strainer. You can also use it to make [cold brew tea](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cold-brew-iced-tea\/).\n\n[Disposable cold brew bags](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09VL5CK5J?tag=fewe-20) can also help to contain the coffee grounds, and you can simply throw them away or compost them after. They are sort of like a coffee filter in bag form. Less mess is always a great idea in my book\\!\n\n### Would you like to save this?\nWe'll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you'll get great new recipes each week\\!\n\nAlternatively, you can also use a [French press](https:\/\/amzn.to\/4evI5eN) \\*, which is great if you don’t have tea bags or a strainer, because you can just push it down.\n\nIf you don’t have any of these, you can put them in a stainless-steel strainer that you rest in the water, or you can simply add the grounds loose in the water and strain them out later.\n\n![A glass of iced cold brew coffee sits with a blue striped dish towel.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-photo.jpg)\n\n## How much coffee for cold brew\nIn short: **The more grounds you use, the stronger the coffee will be.** However, it’s important to use the proper coffee to water ratio.\n\nIf you are making cold brew concentrate, which is a stronger brew that can be diluted with water and milk, you’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\nFor regular cold brew coffee that’s drinkable straight out of a pitcher, use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\n## How to make cold brew coffee\nCold brewing coffee is very easy to do\\!\n\n1. First you will need to grind your coffee beans if they’re not already ground. (I have this [coffee grinder](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/errors\/500?tag=fewe-20).)\n2. Then to a large pitcher, mason jar or another container, add your coffee grounds to a tea ball strainer, into disposable tea bags or put them in loose.\n3. Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in! Then place it in the fridge or on the counter to let the coffee and water do their thing. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge.\n4. After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a fine mesh [sieve](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer\/dp\/B00004OCLX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \\* to remove the grounds.\n\nThen you can enjoy your cold brew coffee. If you made concentrate, add one part concentrate and one part water to a glass. It can be hot or cold water — up to you! If you didn’t make concentrate, you can just pour it right into the glass. Then you can add ice, sweeten the coffee or add milk if you desire.\n\nKeep it stored in the fridge. Cold brew coffee will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days.\n\n## How to make cold brew concentrate\nYou can make a stronger cold brew called cold brew coffee concentrate.\n\nIf you drink a lot of iced coffee or if you have multiple people in your household who like their coffee at varying strengths, a delicious cold brew concentrate might be just the thing for you.\n\nThat’s because the concentrate is stronger, so you’ll want to dilute it with water or milk for each cup of coffee. You can adjust it until you find the right balance for you.\n\nUse a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee).\n\n![An iced coffee sits in a mason jar glass with a striped blue and white straw.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-with-milk-img.jpg)\n\n## How to drink cold brew coffee\nCold brew is refreshing when served cold over ice, but you can also warm it up in the microwave to make hot coffee in a pinch. Either way, you’ll get your caffeine fix\\!\n\nYou can sweeten it or add your favorite milk, half-and-half or [coffee creamer](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/homemade-coffee-creamer\/). Drinking black coffee is fine too\\!\n\nIf you’re in the mood for something fancier, you can serve it with [whipped cream](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/the-best-homemade-whipped-cream\/) on top.\n\nYou can also make cold foam to go on top and blend into the drink, like we do in this [pumpkin cream cold brew](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/pumpkin-cream-cold-brew\/).\n\nFor an adult treat, add a shot of liqueur. This [Baileys iced coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/spiked-iced-coffee-with-baileys\/) is perfection.\n\n![several jars of different color simple syrups](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/simple-syrup-recipe-all-photo.jpg)\n\n## Cold brew coffee sweeteners\nSugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold beverages, so it helps to use your favorite sugar substitute or a homemade simple syrup.\n\n[Plain simple syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/make-simple-syrup\/) is made with just sugar and water, but you can also add flavors. Try one of these common [coffee syrups](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/coffee-syrups\/):\n\n- [Vanilla Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/vanilla-simple-syrup\/)\n- [Chocolate Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/chocolate-syrup\/)\n- [Caramel Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/caramel-simple-syrup\/)\n- [Pumpkin Spice Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/pumpkin-spice-syrup\/)\n- [Brown Sugar Syrup](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/brown-sugar-simple-syrup\/)\n\n![a gold spoon, a gold jigger and two Irish coffees](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/irish-coffee-cocktail-image.jpg)\n\n## Uses for cold brew coffee\nDrinking cold brew as iced coffee is a classic, but you can use cold brew in so many ways.\n\nMix the cold coffee with club soda to make iced coffee drinks like the [coffee soda](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/vanilla-bean-cold-brew-coffee-soda\/), which is a refreshing summer pick-me-up.\n\nUse the concentrate instead of fresh espresso to make an [espresso martini](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/espresso-martini\/).\n\nBlend it up into a [mocha smoothie](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/vegan-mocha-latte-smoothie\/) or use it in baking recipes that call for rich coffee, like this [chocolate cake](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/guinness-chocolate-cake\/).\n\nAnd if you have any left over, did you know you could use coffee to [water your plants](https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/garden-how-to\/soil-fertilizers\/diluted-coffee-for-plants.htm)?\\!\n\n## More coffee recipes\n- [Whipped Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/whipped-coffee\/)\n- [Classic Irish Coffee](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/classic-irish-coffee\/)\n- [Coffee Liqueur](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/homemade-coffee-liqueur\/)\n- [Cinnamon Latte](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/cinnamon-bun-latte\/)\n\n![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https:\/\/feastandwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo-500x500.jpg)\n\n#### For cold brew concentrate:\n- 1 cup ground coffee beans\n- 4 cups cold water plus more for making coffee\n\n#### For cold brew coffee\n- ½ cup ground coffee beans\n- 4 cups cold water\n\n- To a large pitcher, add coffee grounds in disposable coffee filter bags or a strainer. (You can also put them in loose, but it requires an extra step of straining.)\n- Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in.\n- Place it in the fridge or on the counter. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge.\n- After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a [fine mesh strainer](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer\/dp\/B00004OCLX\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \\* to remove the grounds.\n- Cold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days.\n- **To make coffee with cold brew concentrate:** Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). You can also use milk.\n\n### Cold Brew Ratios\nThis recipe can be easily multiplied if you follow the proper ratio.\n\n**Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee:** This is a perfectly-balanced cold brew that’s drinkable straight out of the pitcher. Use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\n**Cold brew concentrate:** This is a stronger brew that must be diluted with water or milk to make a cup of coffee. Because of this, you end up with more cups of coffee than the ready-to-drink method. You’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water.\n\n### Save this recipe for later\nWe’ll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! 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Boilerpipe Text	Once you know how to make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, you’ll never buy it again! With just two ingredients, it’s easy and budget-friendly to make with your favorite coffee beans. DISCLAIMER This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Feast + West may receive commissions for purchases made through those links — at no cost to you. All opinions are our own. Please read our full disclosure for more information. table of contents Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe What is cold brew coffee? Ingredients Best coffee beans for cold brew What you need to make cold brew coffee How much coffee for cold brew How to make cold brew coffee How to make cold brew concentrate How to drink cold brew coffee Cold brew coffee sweeteners Uses for cold brew coffee More coffee recipes Cold Brew Coffee The cost of groceries is really going up, and I am trying to cut corners where I can. One thing I’ve been doing a lot of lately is making cold-brew coffee at home instead of buying it pre-made at the store. It’s sooo much cheaper and more delicious! My husband is a bit of a coffee snob, so we always have great-tasting beans on hand. I love how easy it is, too. I just put coffee grounds and water together in a jar and let it sit overnight. By the next day, we have ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee. It’s great on its own or you can use it in cocktails like Iced Irish Coffee . Why you’ll love this recipe The brewing process for making your own cold brew concentrate is so simple and it tastes SO good. You aren’t going to go back to buying it pre-made! With just two ingredients, it’s easy to make and cheaper than store-bought and the coffee shop. Drink it black or customize each cup with your favorite sweetener and creamer. Cold brew coffee tastes less bitter than coffee that’s prepared hot. This is the BEST cold brew coffee recipe and it makes such good, strong coffee. You can keep it in the fridge to enjoy every day. It’s also a great way to serve iced coffee to a crowd of people, say for a breakfast or brunch. What is cold brew coffee? Cold brew coffee is made by steeping ground coffee beans in cold water for 6-12 hours. No heat is required to make it. It has a less bitter and acidic flavor than regular coffee because cold water makes the coffee take longer to oxidize. Cold brewing makes incredible iced coffee, which you can then sweeten, add milk or drink plain. You can also use it in baking recipes and cocktails. Ingredients Who doesn’t love a short ingredient list? Here’s everything you need to grab at the grocery store to make cold brew coffee: Coffee beans Ground coffee beans are what you need for cold brew coffee. The coarser the coffee grind size, the better. Pre-ground coffee will work just fine. If you are grinding whole beans at the store or at home with a coffee grinder , set it to the coarsest setting. You will need about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water for a strong cold brew concentrate or ½ cup grounds and 1 quart of water for cold brew coffee. Water Fresh, filtered water is perfect for making cold brew coffee. You can also use distilled water from the store or boil water to get rid of impurities. It may seem silly to take these extra steps, but this is actually the best way to ensure there are no bacteria in your coffee, which is more likely to build up when using tap water. Use cold or room temperature water to make cold brew coffee. Additions Don’t forget to grab your favorite coffee mix-ins: Heavy cream or half-and-half Milks such as whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk or skim milk Non-dairy milks such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk Flavored creamers like vanilla or pumpkin spice creamer Sweeteners like simple syrup, flavored syrups or Sugar substitutes like Stevia or sugar-free syrup Best coffee beans for cold brew The best coffee beans for cold brew are typically medium roast or dark roast coffee beans. When coffee is cold brewed, it’s not as acidic and bitter as hot brewed coffee. You can really appreciate the flavor a lot more and these stronger roasts will really shine. You can even pick up some pre-bagged cold brew beans, like Grady’s Cold Brew brand, for coffee that’s designed for cold brewing. What you need to make cold brew coffee I recommend a glass, food-safe container such as a mason jar, pitcher or a large bowl that has a lid. Whether you use tea bags or tea leaves, you can use a pitcher or jar that is designed for cold-brewing. I use this cold-brew jar that has a strainer. You can also use it to make cold brew tea . Disposable cold brew bags can also help to contain the coffee grounds, and you can simply throw them away or compost them after. They are sort of like a coffee filter in bag form. Less mess is always a great idea in my book! Would you like to save this? We'll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you'll get great new recipes each week! Alternatively, you can also use a French press * , which is great if you don’t have tea bags or a strainer, because you can just push it down. If you don’t have any of these, you can put them in a stainless-steel strainer that you rest in the water, or you can simply add the grounds loose in the water and strain them out later. How much coffee for cold brew In short: The more grounds you use, the stronger the coffee will be. However, it’s important to use the proper coffee to water ratio. If you are making cold brew concentrate, which is a stronger brew that can be diluted with water and milk, you’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water. For regular cold brew coffee that’s drinkable straight out of a pitcher, use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water. How to make cold brew coffee Cold brewing coffee is very easy to do! First you will need to grind your coffee beans if they’re not already ground. (I have this coffee grinder .) Then to a large pitcher, mason jar or another container, add your coffee grounds to a tea ball strainer, into disposable tea bags or put them in loose. Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in! Then place it in the fridge or on the counter to let the coffee and water do their thing. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge. After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a fine mesh sieve * to remove the grounds. Then you can enjoy your cold brew coffee. If you made concentrate, add one part concentrate and one part water to a glass. It can be hot or cold water — up to you! If you didn’t make concentrate, you can just pour it right into the glass. Then you can add ice, sweeten the coffee or add milk if you desire. Keep it stored in the fridge. Cold brew coffee will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days. How to make cold brew concentrate You can make a stronger cold brew called cold brew coffee concentrate. If you drink a lot of iced coffee or if you have multiple people in your household who like their coffee at varying strengths, a delicious cold brew concentrate might be just the thing for you. That’s because the concentrate is stronger, so you’ll want to dilute it with water or milk for each cup of coffee. You can adjust it until you find the right balance for you. Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). How to drink cold brew coffee Cold brew is refreshing when served cold over ice, but you can also warm it up in the microwave to make hot coffee in a pinch. Either way, you’ll get your caffeine fix! You can sweeten it or add your favorite milk, half-and-half or coffee creamer . Drinking black coffee is fine too! If you’re in the mood for something fancier, you can serve it with whipped cream on top. You can also make cold foam to go on top and blend into the drink , like we do in this pumpkin cream cold brew . For an adult treat, add a shot of liqueur. This Baileys iced coffee is perfection. Cold brew coffee sweeteners Sugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold beverages, so it helps to use your favorite sugar substitute or a homemade simple syrup. Plain simple syrup is made with just sugar and water, but you can also add flavors. Try one of these common coffee syrups : Vanilla Syrup Chocolate Syrup Caramel Syrup Pumpkin Spice Syrup Brown Sugar Syrup Uses for cold brew coffee Drinking cold brew as iced coffee is a classic, but you can use cold brew in so many ways. Mix the cold coffee with club soda to make iced coffee drinks like the coffee soda , which is a refreshing summer pick-me-up. Use the concentrate instead of fresh espresso to make an espresso martini . Blend it up into a mocha smoothie or use it in baking recipes that call for rich coffee, like this chocolate cake . And if you have any left over, did you know you could use coffee to water your plants ?! More coffee recipes Whipped Coffee Classic Irish Coffee Coffee Liqueur Cinnamon Latte For cold brew concentrate: 1 cup ground coffee beans 4 cups cold water plus more for making coffee For cold brew coffee ½ cup ground coffee beans 4 cups cold water To a large pitcher, add coffee grounds in disposable coffee filter bags or a strainer. (You can also put them in loose, but it requires an extra step of straining.) Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in. Place it in the fridge or on the counter. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge. After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a fine mesh strainer * to remove the grounds. Cold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days. To make coffee with cold brew concentrate: Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). You can also use milk. Cold Brew Ratios This recipe can be easily multiplied if you follow the proper ratio. Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee: This is a perfectly-balanced cold brew that’s drinkable straight out of the pitcher. Use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water. Cold brew concentrate: This is a stronger brew that must be diluted with water or milk to make a cup of coffee. Because of this, you end up with more cups of coffee than the ready-to-drink method. You’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water. Save this recipe for later We’ll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you’ll get great new recipes each week! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Serving: 8 ounces Calories: 0.001 kcal Carbohydrates: 0.001 g Protein: 0.001 g Fat: 0.001 g Saturated Fat: 0.001 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g Trans Fat: 0.001 g Cholesterol: 0.001 mg Sodium: 6 mg Potassium: 0.001 mg Fiber: 0.001 g Sugar: 0.001 g Vitamin A: 0.001 IU Vitamin C: 0.001 mg Calcium: 4 mg Iron: 0.001 mg Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #feastandwestrecipes !
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We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. 4\.92 from 48 votes ![](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-pin-5-150x150.jpg) ![](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-pin-4-150x150.jpg) ![](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-pin-2-150x150.jpg) ![](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-pin-1-150x150.jpg) ![](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-pin-3-150x150.jpg) [Jump to Recipe](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#recipe) Once you know how to make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, you’ll never buy it again! With just two ingredients, it’s easy and budget-friendly to make with your favorite coffee beans. ![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo.jpg) DISCLAIMER *\This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Feast + West may receive commissions for purchases made through those links — at no cost to you. All opinions are our own. Please read our full [disclosure](https://feastandwest.com/disclosure-policy/) for more information.** table of contents [Toggle](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/) - [Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#cold_brew_coffee_concentrate_recipe) - [What is cold brew coffee?](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what_is_cold_brew_coffee) - [Ingredients](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#ingredients) - [Best coffee beans for cold brew](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#best_coffee_beans_for_cold_brew) - [What you need to make cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what_you_need_to_make_cold_brew_coffee) - [How much coffee for cold brew](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_much_coffee_for_cold_brew) - [How to make cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_to_make_cold_brew_coffee) - [How to make cold brew concentrate](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_to_make_cold_brew_concentrate) - [How to drink cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_to_drink_cold_brew_coffee) - [Cold brew coffee sweeteners](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#cold_brew_coffee_sweeteners) - [Uses for cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#uses_for_cold_brew_coffee) - [More coffee recipes](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#more_coffee_recipes) - [Cold Brew Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#cold_brew_coffee) View moreView less ## Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe The cost of groceries is really going up, and I am trying to cut corners where I can. One thing I’ve been doing a lot of lately is making cold-brew coffee at home instead of buying it pre-made at the store. It’s sooo much cheaper and more delicious! My husband is a bit of a coffee snob, so we always have great-tasting beans on hand. I love how easy it is, too. I just put coffee grounds and water together in a jar and let it sit overnight. By the next day, we have ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee. It’s great on its own or you can use it in cocktails like [Iced Irish Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/iced-irish-coffee-recipe/). ### Why you’ll love this recipe The brewing process for making your own cold brew concentrate is so simple and it tastes SO good. You aren’t going to go back to buying it pre-made\! - With just two ingredients, it’s easy to make and cheaper than store-bought and the coffee shop. - Drink it black or customize each cup with your favorite sweetener and creamer. - Cold brew coffee tastes less bitter than coffee that’s prepared hot. This is the BEST cold brew coffee recipe and it makes such good, strong coffee. You can keep it in the fridge to enjoy every day. It’s also a great way to serve iced coffee to a crowd of people, say for a breakfast or brunch. ![Ice cubes chill a mason jar glass of dark brown cold brew coffee with a striped blue and white straw.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-pic.jpg) ## What is cold brew coffee? Cold brew coffee is made by steeping ground coffee beans in cold water for 6-12 hours. No heat is required to make it. It has a less bitter and acidic flavor than regular coffee because cold water makes the coffee take longer to oxidize. Cold brewing makes incredible iced coffee, which you can then sweeten, add milk or drink plain. You can also use it in baking recipes and cocktails. ![A hand pours milk into a glass of iced coffee. A striped blue dish towel rests in the background.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-milk-photo.jpg) ## Ingredients Who doesn’t love a short ingredient list? Here’s everything you need to grab at the grocery store to make cold brew coffee: ### Coffee beans Ground coffee beans are what you need for cold brew coffee. The coarser the coffee grind size, the better. Pre-ground coffee will work just fine. If you are grinding whole beans at the store or at home with a [coffee grinder](https://amzn.to/4eWsULc) \, set it to the coarsest setting. You will need about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water for a strong cold brew concentrate or ½ cup grounds and 1 quart of water for cold brew coffee. ### Water Fresh, filtered water is perfect for making cold brew coffee. You can also use distilled water from the store or boil water to get rid of impurities. It may seem silly to take these extra steps, but this is actually the best way to ensure there are no bacteria in your coffee, which is more likely to build up when using tap water. Use cold or room temperature water to make cold brew coffee. ### Additions Don’t forget to grab your favorite coffee mix-ins: - Heavy cream* or half-and-half - Milks such as whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk or skim milk - Non-dairy milks such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk - Flavored creamers like vanilla or [pumpkin spice creamer](https://feastandwest.com/pumpkin-spice-coffee-creamer/) - Sweeteners like simple syrup, [flavored syrups](https://feastandwest.com/simple-syrup-recipes/) or Sugar substitutes like Stevia or [sugar-free syrup](https://feastandwest.com/sugar-free-simple-syrup/) ![Coffee beans in a white and blue bowl on a marble slab with more coffee beans scattered about.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-beans-photo-683x1024.jpg) ## Best coffee beans for cold brew The best coffee beans for cold brew are typically medium roast or dark roast coffee beans. When coffee is cold brewed, it’s not as acidic and bitter as hot brewed coffee. You can really appreciate the flavor a lot more and these stronger roasts will really shine. You can even pick up some pre-bagged cold brew beans, like [Grady’s Cold Brew](https://www.amazon.com/Gradys-Cold-Brew-Storage-Regular/dp/B00KH4M8FO?tag=fewe-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) brand, for coffee that’s designed for cold brewing. ![A filter for cold brew coffee rests in an empty mason jar.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-1.jpg) ## What you need to make cold brew coffee I recommend a glass, food-safe container such as a mason jar, pitcher or a large bowl that has a lid. Whether you use tea bags or tea leaves, you can use a pitcher or jar that is designed for cold-brewing. I use this [cold-brew jar](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07772LL6V?tag=fewe-20) that has a strainer. You can also use it to make [cold brew tea](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-iced-tea/). [Disposable cold brew bags](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VL5CK5J?tag=fewe-20) can also help to contain the coffee grounds, and you can simply throw them away or compost them after. They are sort of like a coffee filter in bag form. Less mess is always a great idea in my book\! ### Would you like to save this? We'll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you'll get great new recipes each week\! Alternatively, you can also use a [French press](https://amzn.to/4evI5eN) \, which is great if you don’t have tea bags or a strainer, because you can just push it down. If you don’t have any of these, you can put them in a stainless-steel strainer that you rest in the water, or you can simply add the grounds loose in the water and strain them out later. ![A glass of iced cold brew coffee sits with a blue striped dish towel.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-photo.jpg) ## How much coffee for cold brew In short: The more grounds you use, the stronger the coffee will be.* However, it’s important to use the proper coffee to water ratio. If you are making cold brew concentrate, which is a stronger brew that can be diluted with water and milk, you’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water. For regular cold brew coffee that’s drinkable straight out of a pitcher, use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water. ![Coffee is cold brewed in a jar.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-2-683x1024.jpg) ![A mason jar with lid contains rich, dark cold brew coffee.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-3-683x1024.jpg) ## How to make cold brew coffee Cold brewing coffee is very easy to do\! 1. First you will need to grind your coffee beans if they’re not already ground. (I have this [coffee grinder](https://www.amazon.com/errors/500?tag=fewe-20).) 2. Then to a large pitcher, mason jar or another container, add your coffee grounds to a tea ball strainer, into disposable tea bags or put them in loose. 3. Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in! Then place it in the fridge or on the counter to let the coffee and water do their thing. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge. 4. After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a fine mesh [sieve](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer/dp/B00004OCLX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \* to remove the grounds. Then you can enjoy your cold brew coffee. If you made concentrate, add one part concentrate and one part water to a glass. It can be hot or cold water — up to you! If you didn’t make concentrate, you can just pour it right into the glass. Then you can add ice, sweeten the coffee or add milk if you desire. Keep it stored in the fridge. Cold brew coffee will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days. ## How to make cold brew concentrate You can make a stronger cold brew called cold brew coffee concentrate. If you drink a lot of iced coffee or if you have multiple people in your household who like their coffee at varying strengths, a delicious cold brew concentrate might be just the thing for you. That’s because the concentrate is stronger, so you’ll want to dilute it with water or milk for each cup of coffee. You can adjust it until you find the right balance for you. Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). ![An iced coffee sits in a mason jar glass with a striped blue and white straw.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-with-milk-img.jpg) ## How to drink cold brew coffee Cold brew is refreshing when served cold over ice, but you can also warm it up in the microwave to make hot coffee in a pinch. Either way, you’ll get your caffeine fix\! You can sweeten it or add your favorite milk, half-and-half or [coffee creamer](https://feastandwest.com/homemade-coffee-creamer/). Drinking black coffee is fine too\! If you’re in the mood for something fancier, you can serve it with [whipped cream](https://feastandwest.com/the-best-homemade-whipped-cream/) on top. You can also make cold foam to go on top and blend into the drink, like we do in this [pumpkin cream cold brew](https://feastandwest.com/pumpkin-cream-cold-brew/). For an adult treat, add a shot of liqueur. This [Baileys iced coffee](https://feastandwest.com/spiked-iced-coffee-with-baileys/) is perfection. ![several jars of different color simple syrups](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/simple-syrup-recipe-all-photo.jpg) ## Cold brew coffee sweeteners Sugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold beverages, so it helps to use your favorite sugar substitute or a homemade simple syrup. [Plain simple syrup](https://feastandwest.com/make-simple-syrup/) is made with just sugar and water, but you can also add flavors. Try one of these common [coffee syrups](https://feastandwest.com/coffee-syrups/): - [Vanilla Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/vanilla-simple-syrup/) - [Chocolate Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/chocolate-syrup/) - [Caramel Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/caramel-simple-syrup/) - [Pumpkin Spice Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/pumpkin-spice-syrup/) - [Brown Sugar Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/brown-sugar-simple-syrup/) ![a gold spoon, a gold jigger and two Irish coffees](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/irish-coffee-cocktail-image.jpg) ## Uses for cold brew coffee Drinking cold brew as iced coffee is a classic, but you can use cold brew in so many ways. Mix the cold coffee with club soda to make iced coffee drinks like the [coffee soda](https://feastandwest.com/vanilla-bean-cold-brew-coffee-soda/), which is a refreshing summer pick-me-up. Use the concentrate instead of fresh espresso to make an [espresso martini](https://feastandwest.com/espresso-martini/). Blend it up into a [mocha smoothie](https://feastandwest.com/vegan-mocha-latte-smoothie/) or use it in baking recipes that call for rich coffee, like this [chocolate cake](https://feastandwest.com/guinness-chocolate-cake/). And if you have any left over, did you know you could use coffee to [water your plants](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/diluted-coffee-for-plants.htm)?\! ## More coffee recipes - [Whipped Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/whipped-coffee/) - [Classic Irish Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/classic-irish-coffee/) - [Coffee Liqueur](https://feastandwest.com/homemade-coffee-liqueur/) - [Cinnamon Latte](https://feastandwest.com/cinnamon-bun-latte/) ![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo-500x500.jpg) ## Cold Brew Coffee Yield: – \+ servings Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes Additional Time: 12 hours hours Total Time: 12 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Cold Brew Coffee is a delicious way to enjoy a cuppa. Make a cold brew concentrate or ready-to-drink coffee, then flavor it with your favorite syrups and milk if desired. Serve it hot or cold. 4\.92 from 48 votes [Print](https://feastandwest.com/wprm_print/cold-brew-coffee) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffeastandwest.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Ffeastandwest.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2Fcold-brew-coffee-pin-3.jpg&description=Make+your+own+Cold+Brew+Coffee+at+home%21+With+this+method%2C+you%27ll+have+ready-to-drink+cold+brew+or+a+cold+brew+concentrate+ready+by+tomorrow.+&is_video=false) ### ingredients #### For cold brew concentrate: - 1 cup ground coffee beans - 4 cups cold water plus more for making coffee #### For cold brew coffee - ½ cup ground coffee beans - 4 cups cold water ### instructions - To a large pitcher, add coffee grounds in disposable coffee filter bags or a strainer. (You can also put them in loose, but it requires an extra step of straining.) - Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in. - Place it in the fridge or on the counter. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge. - After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a [fine mesh strainer](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer/dp/B00004OCLX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \* to remove the grounds. - Cold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days. - To make coffee with cold brew concentrate: Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). You can also use milk. ### notes ### Cold Brew Ratios This recipe can be easily multiplied if you follow the proper ratio. Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee: This is a perfectly-balanced cold brew that’s drinkable straight out of the pitcher. Use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water. Cold brew concentrate: This is a stronger brew that must be diluted with water or milk to make a cup of coffee. Because of this, you end up with more cups of coffee than the ready-to-drink method. You’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water. ### Save this recipe for later We’ll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you’ll get great new recipes each week\! ### recommended products As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. 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Readable Markdown	Once you know how to make Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, you’ll never buy it again! With just two ingredients, it’s easy and budget-friendly to make with your favorite coffee beans. ![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo.jpg) DISCLAIMER *\This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Feast + West may receive commissions for purchases made through those links — at no cost to you. All opinions are our own. Please read our full [disclosure](https://feastandwest.com/disclosure-policy/) for more information.** table of contents - [Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate recipe](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#cold_brew_coffee_concentrate_recipe) - [What is cold brew coffee?](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what_is_cold_brew_coffee) - [Ingredients](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#ingredients) - [Best coffee beans for cold brew](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#best_coffee_beans_for_cold_brew) - [What you need to make cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what_you_need_to_make_cold_brew_coffee) - [How much coffee for cold brew](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_much_coffee_for_cold_brew) - [How to make cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_to_make_cold_brew_coffee) - [How to make cold brew concentrate](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_to_make_cold_brew_concentrate) - [How to drink cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how_to_drink_cold_brew_coffee) - [Cold brew coffee sweeteners](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#cold_brew_coffee_sweeteners) - [Uses for cold brew coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#uses_for_cold_brew_coffee) - [More coffee recipes](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#more_coffee_recipes) - [Cold Brew Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-coffee/#cold_brew_coffee) The cost of groceries is really going up, and I am trying to cut corners where I can. One thing I’ve been doing a lot of lately is making cold-brew coffee at home instead of buying it pre-made at the store. It’s sooo much cheaper and more delicious! My husband is a bit of a coffee snob, so we always have great-tasting beans on hand. I love how easy it is, too. I just put coffee grounds and water together in a jar and let it sit overnight. By the next day, we have ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee. It’s great on its own or you can use it in cocktails like [Iced Irish Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/iced-irish-coffee-recipe/). ### Why you’ll love this recipe The brewing process for making your own cold brew concentrate is so simple and it tastes SO good. You aren’t going to go back to buying it pre-made\! - With just two ingredients, it’s easy to make and cheaper than store-bought and the coffee shop. - Drink it black or customize each cup with your favorite sweetener and creamer. - Cold brew coffee tastes less bitter than coffee that’s prepared hot. This is the BEST cold brew coffee recipe and it makes such good, strong coffee. You can keep it in the fridge to enjoy every day. It’s also a great way to serve iced coffee to a crowd of people, say for a breakfast or brunch. ![Ice cubes chill a mason jar glass of dark brown cold brew coffee with a striped blue and white straw.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-pic.jpg) ## What is cold brew coffee? Cold brew coffee is made by steeping ground coffee beans in cold water for 6-12 hours. No heat is required to make it. It has a less bitter and acidic flavor than regular coffee because cold water makes the coffee take longer to oxidize. Cold brewing makes incredible iced coffee, which you can then sweeten, add milk or drink plain. You can also use it in baking recipes and cocktails. ![A hand pours milk into a glass of iced coffee. A striped blue dish towel rests in the background.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-milk-photo.jpg) ## Ingredients Who doesn’t love a short ingredient list? Here’s everything you need to grab at the grocery store to make cold brew coffee: ### Coffee beans Ground coffee beans are what you need for cold brew coffee. The coarser the coffee grind size, the better. Pre-ground coffee will work just fine. If you are grinding whole beans at the store or at home with a [coffee grinder](https://amzn.to/4eWsULc) \, set it to the coarsest setting. You will need about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water for a strong cold brew concentrate or ½ cup grounds and 1 quart of water for cold brew coffee. ### Water Fresh, filtered water is perfect for making cold brew coffee. You can also use distilled water from the store or boil water to get rid of impurities. It may seem silly to take these extra steps, but this is actually the best way to ensure there are no bacteria in your coffee, which is more likely to build up when using tap water. Use cold or room temperature water to make cold brew coffee. ### Additions Don’t forget to grab your favorite coffee mix-ins: - Heavy cream* or half-and-half - Milks such as whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk or skim milk - Non-dairy milks such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk - Flavored creamers like vanilla or [pumpkin spice creamer](https://feastandwest.com/pumpkin-spice-coffee-creamer/) - Sweeteners like simple syrup, [flavored syrups](https://feastandwest.com/simple-syrup-recipes/) or Sugar substitutes like Stevia or [sugar-free syrup](https://feastandwest.com/sugar-free-simple-syrup/) ![Coffee beans in a white and blue bowl on a marble slab with more coffee beans scattered about.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-beans-photo-683x1024.jpg) ## Best coffee beans for cold brew The best coffee beans for cold brew are typically medium roast or dark roast coffee beans. When coffee is cold brewed, it’s not as acidic and bitter as hot brewed coffee. You can really appreciate the flavor a lot more and these stronger roasts will really shine. You can even pick up some pre-bagged cold brew beans, like [Grady’s Cold Brew](https://www.amazon.com/Gradys-Cold-Brew-Storage-Regular/dp/B00KH4M8FO?tag=fewe-20&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) brand, for coffee that’s designed for cold brewing. ![A filter for cold brew coffee rests in an empty mason jar.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-process-photo-1.jpg) ## What you need to make cold brew coffee I recommend a glass, food-safe container such as a mason jar, pitcher or a large bowl that has a lid. Whether you use tea bags or tea leaves, you can use a pitcher or jar that is designed for cold-brewing. I use this [cold-brew jar](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07772LL6V?tag=fewe-20) that has a strainer. You can also use it to make [cold brew tea](https://feastandwest.com/cold-brew-iced-tea/). [Disposable cold brew bags](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VL5CK5J?tag=fewe-20) can also help to contain the coffee grounds, and you can simply throw them away or compost them after. They are sort of like a coffee filter in bag form. Less mess is always a great idea in my book\! ### Would you like to save this? We'll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you'll get great new recipes each week\! Alternatively, you can also use a [French press](https://amzn.to/4evI5eN) \, which is great if you don’t have tea bags or a strainer, because you can just push it down. If you don’t have any of these, you can put them in a stainless-steel strainer that you rest in the water, or you can simply add the grounds loose in the water and strain them out later. ![A glass of iced cold brew coffee sits with a blue striped dish towel.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-photo.jpg) ## How much coffee for cold brew In short: The more grounds you use, the stronger the coffee will be.* However, it’s important to use the proper coffee to water ratio. If you are making cold brew concentrate, which is a stronger brew that can be diluted with water and milk, you’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water. For regular cold brew coffee that’s drinkable straight out of a pitcher, use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water. ## How to make cold brew coffee Cold brewing coffee is very easy to do\! 1. First you will need to grind your coffee beans if they’re not already ground. (I have this [coffee grinder](https://www.amazon.com/errors/500?tag=fewe-20).) 2. Then to a large pitcher, mason jar or another container, add your coffee grounds to a tea ball strainer, into disposable tea bags or put them in loose. 3. Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in! Then place it in the fridge or on the counter to let the coffee and water do their thing. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge. 4. After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a fine mesh [sieve](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer/dp/B00004OCLX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \* to remove the grounds. Then you can enjoy your cold brew coffee. If you made concentrate, add one part concentrate and one part water to a glass. It can be hot or cold water — up to you! If you didn’t make concentrate, you can just pour it right into the glass. Then you can add ice, sweeten the coffee or add milk if you desire. Keep it stored in the fridge. Cold brew coffee will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days. ## How to make cold brew concentrate You can make a stronger cold brew called cold brew coffee concentrate. If you drink a lot of iced coffee or if you have multiple people in your household who like their coffee at varying strengths, a delicious cold brew concentrate might be just the thing for you. That’s because the concentrate is stronger, so you’ll want to dilute it with water or milk for each cup of coffee. You can adjust it until you find the right balance for you. Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). ![An iced coffee sits in a mason jar glass with a striped blue and white straw.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-with-milk-img.jpg) ## How to drink cold brew coffee Cold brew is refreshing when served cold over ice, but you can also warm it up in the microwave to make hot coffee in a pinch. Either way, you’ll get your caffeine fix\! You can sweeten it or add your favorite milk, half-and-half or [coffee creamer](https://feastandwest.com/homemade-coffee-creamer/). Drinking black coffee is fine too\! If you’re in the mood for something fancier, you can serve it with [whipped cream](https://feastandwest.com/the-best-homemade-whipped-cream/) on top. You can also make cold foam to go on top and blend into the drink, like we do in this [pumpkin cream cold brew](https://feastandwest.com/pumpkin-cream-cold-brew/). For an adult treat, add a shot of liqueur. This [Baileys iced coffee](https://feastandwest.com/spiked-iced-coffee-with-baileys/) is perfection. ![several jars of different color simple syrups](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/simple-syrup-recipe-all-photo.jpg) ## Cold brew coffee sweeteners Sugar doesn’t dissolve well in cold beverages, so it helps to use your favorite sugar substitute or a homemade simple syrup. [Plain simple syrup](https://feastandwest.com/make-simple-syrup/) is made with just sugar and water, but you can also add flavors. Try one of these common [coffee syrups](https://feastandwest.com/coffee-syrups/): - [Vanilla Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/vanilla-simple-syrup/) - [Chocolate Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/chocolate-syrup/) - [Caramel Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/caramel-simple-syrup/) - [Pumpkin Spice Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/pumpkin-spice-syrup/) - [Brown Sugar Syrup](https://feastandwest.com/brown-sugar-simple-syrup/) ![a gold spoon, a gold jigger and two Irish coffees](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/irish-coffee-cocktail-image.jpg) ## Uses for cold brew coffee Drinking cold brew as iced coffee is a classic, but you can use cold brew in so many ways. Mix the cold coffee with club soda to make iced coffee drinks like the [coffee soda](https://feastandwest.com/vanilla-bean-cold-brew-coffee-soda/), which is a refreshing summer pick-me-up. Use the concentrate instead of fresh espresso to make an [espresso martini](https://feastandwest.com/espresso-martini/). Blend it up into a [mocha smoothie](https://feastandwest.com/vegan-mocha-latte-smoothie/) or use it in baking recipes that call for rich coffee, like this [chocolate cake](https://feastandwest.com/guinness-chocolate-cake/). And if you have any left over, did you know you could use coffee to [water your plants](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/diluted-coffee-for-plants.htm)?\! ## More coffee recipes - [Whipped Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/whipped-coffee/) - [Classic Irish Coffee](https://feastandwest.com/classic-irish-coffee/) - [Coffee Liqueur](https://feastandwest.com/homemade-coffee-liqueur/) - [Cinnamon Latte](https://feastandwest.com/cinnamon-bun-latte/) ![Milk and coffee swirl together among ice cubes in a mason jar glass with a handle.](https://feastandwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cold-brew-coffee-cream-photo-500x500.jpg) #### For cold brew concentrate: - 1 cup ground coffee beans - 4 cups cold water plus more for making coffee #### For cold brew coffee - ½ cup ground coffee beans - 4 cups cold water - To a large pitcher, add coffee grounds in disposable coffee filter bags or a strainer. (You can also put them in loose, but it requires an extra step of straining.) - Top the grounds with cold water. Cover it to avoid any other flavors seeping in. - Place it in the fridge or on the counter. Steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or 24 to 48 hours in the fridge. - After the allotted time, remove the strainer or bags holding the coffee grounds. If you put the coffee grounds in loose, use a [fine mesh strainer](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-8-Inch-Strainer/dp/B00004OCLX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=fewe-20) \* to remove the grounds. - Cold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate will stay fresh in the fridge for 7-10 days. - To make coffee with cold brew concentrate: Use a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to hot water (for hot coffee) or cold water (for iced coffee). You can also use milk. ### Cold Brew Ratios This recipe can be easily multiplied if you follow the proper ratio. Ready-to-drink cold brew coffee: This is a perfectly-balanced cold brew that’s drinkable straight out of the pitcher. Use about ½ cup grounds for every 1 quart of water. Cold brew concentrate: This is a stronger brew that must be diluted with water or milk to make a cup of coffee. Because of this, you end up with more cups of coffee than the ready-to-drink method. You’ll want about 1 cups of grounds for every 1 quart of water. ### Save this recipe for later We’ll email a link to you, so you can come back to it later! Plus you’ll get great new recipes each week\! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. [![disposable cold brew coffee filters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517CT3viCuL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VL5CK5J?tag=fewe-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1) [![cold brew mason jar](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41g4kXUhEGL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07772LL6V?tag=fewe-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1) [![cold brew coffee bean bags](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-qLHiYbtL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KH4M8FO?tag=fewe-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1) Serving: 8ounces Calories: 0\.001kcal Carbohydrates: 0\.001g Protein: 0\.001g Fat: 0\.001g Saturated Fat: 0\.001g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0\.001g Monounsaturated Fat: 0\.001g Trans Fat: 0\.001g Cholesterol: 0\.001mg Sodium: 6mg Potassium: 0\.001mg Fiber: 0\.001g Sugar: 0\.001g Vitamin A: 0\.001IU Vitamin C: 0\.001mg Calcium: 4mg Iron: 0\.001mg Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag [\#feastandwestrecipes](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/feastandwestrecipes)\!
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