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Cold Brew Coffee Ingredients
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
Cold Brew Coffee Recipe & Tutorial
My Homemade Cold Brew Coffee is So Good
I started making cold brew at home when I realized how much I was spending on it every week, and now I prefer homemade cold brew to the stuff I used to buy. If you’ve never made it, here’s how it works: you just stir together coarsely ground coffee and cold water, stick it in the fridge overnight, and strain it in the morning. That’s it. I keep a big jar in the fridge and water it down with milk or more water, depending on how strong I want it. Simple, and way cheaper than the drive-thru.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Cold Brew Coffee Ingredients
Coffee:
For the brewing process to work, the beans need to be
coarsely ground
. They should look chunky, as pictured above, sort of like the consistency of kosher salt. Many cold brew aficionados prefer darker roasts, but it is a personal choice. Experiment.
Water:
In general, good water makes good coffee, cold brew included. So if your tap water has heavy chlorine or chemical tastes, filter it through a Brita or other type of filter to avoid passing on unwanted flavors.
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
â–˘
1
cup
coarse ground coffee beans
â–˘
4
cups
water
Place the ground coffee and water in a large pitcher or jug and stir well to combine. Cover the container and allow the coffee to steep overnight in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
Line a small strainer with a cheesecloth and place over another large pitcher or bowl. Pour the coffee slowly through the strainer and discard the remaining bits left in the strainer.
When you’re ready to serve, dilute the cold brew with as much water or milk as you’d like. For every cup of cold brew, you can add up to 1 cup of water or milk.
Storage:
Store cold brew in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cap or cover tightly because coffee is prone to picking up other odors. Cold brew will last for 5 days. After that, it will still be safe to drink for another week, but the flavor will degrade.
Serving Info:
To serve cold, dilute with cold water and pour over ice. Add milk as desired.
To serve hot, use hot water to dilute or add cold water and warm it in a microwave. Add milk or cream as desired.
Serving:
8
oz
,
Calories:
1
kcal
,
Sodium:
12
mg
,
Calcium:
7
mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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If you try this
Cold Brew
recipe or any other recipe on Feel Good Foodie, pleaseÂ
rate the recipe
 and leave a comment below! It helps others who are thinking of making the recipe.
Popular Additions
Spice things up.
Cinnamon sticks, split vanilla pods, cardamom pods, or star anise will give your cold brew a custom flavor. Add them in with the beans and let them steep the whole time.
Pop of Citrus
. I love adding a strip of fresh lemon or orange peel to add brightness to my cold brew.
For Chocolate Lovers
. If you love the flavor of mocha, add 1 tablespoons of cacao nibs in with the beans while they steep.
Make it trendy.
Many popular coffee spots are serving lavender or blueberry infused coffee so give it a try at home! Use ½ teaspoon of culinary grade lavender buds and steep them with the beans, or 1 tablespoon of dried blueberries.
Recipe Tips
Give it time:
Let the mixture sit for the recommended amount of time. Cold brew uses time, not heat, to extract the goodness from coffee.
Make sure the coffee is moist.
Sometimes some of the grinds will float at the top. Give the mixture a good stir to ensure everything is saturated before steeping.
Do not rush the pour:
Decant the steeped mixture s-l-o-w-l-y into the second container, and do not press down on the grinds in the sieve. That can release bitterness.
Sub paper for cheesecloth
: No cheesecloth? No problem! Try lining the strainer with a paper coffee filter or a layer or two of paper towels.
Reuse the grounds:
Acid-loving plants love coffee grounds. Try spreading the grounds on roses, hydrangeas, or rhododendrons.
FAQs
How do I store and reheat cold brew coffee?
Store cold brew in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cap or cover tightly because coffee is prone to picking up other odors. Cold brew will last for 5 days. After that, it will still be safe to drink for another week, but the flavor will degrade.
Can I freeze cold brew coffee?
Yes, it’s best to freeze it in ice cube trays or silicone molds so you can easily portion the coffee when you want to enjoy it. When ready to drink, defrost overnight in the fridge or heat in the microwave if you want to drink it hot.
What is the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?
Traditional iced coffee is coffee that started its life being brewed using a hot water method and was then cooled down by being poured over ice or refrigerated. Cold brew is made using room temperature or cold water and time to extract the coffee.
Can I make cold brew on the counter at room temperature instead of in the refrigerator?
Yes. Cold brew can steep on the counter at room temperature. And, since temperature affects this method, room-temperature cold brew is done faster than coffee steeped in the fridge. It can be ready to drink in as little as eight hours but will not – obviously – be chilled.
Can I make cold brew in a French press coffee maker?
Yes, cold brew coffee can be made in a French press. Steep for the recommended amount of time, and instead of straining, just press down the plunger and pour the brewed coffee into another container.
Does cold brew have more caffeine than regular coffee?
Cold brew does not necessarily have more caffeine than regular coffee, but because it starts from a coffee concentrate, it has that reputation. The caffeine content of any cold brew depends on so many factors: the beans used, how long it steeps, and how much water is used to dilute it.
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6 Ways to Use Instant Coffee
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# Cold Brew Coffee
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*Updated* May 26, 2025
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My Homemade Cold Brew Coffee is So Good


I started making cold brew at home when I realized how much I was spending on it every week, and now I prefer homemade cold brew to the stuff I used to buy. If you’ve never made it, here’s how it works: you just stir together coarsely ground coffee and cold water, stick it in the fridge overnight, and strain it in the morning. That’s it. I keep a big jar in the fridge and water it down with milk or more water, depending on how strong I want it. Simple, and way cheaper than the drive-thru.
**Happy Cooking\!**
**– Yumna**
## Cold Brew Coffee Ingredients


- **Coffee:** For the brewing process to work, the beans need to be ***coarsely ground***. They should look chunky, as pictured above, sort of like the consistency of kosher salt. Many cold brew aficionados prefer darker roasts, but it is a personal choice. Experiment.
- **Water:** In general, good water makes good coffee, cold brew included. So if your tap water has heavy chlorine or chemical tastes, filter it through a Brita or other type of filter to avoid passing on unwanted flavors.
## How to Make Cold Brew Coffee


**Step 1:** Measure the coffee and put it in a large pitcher or another non-reactive container. Make sure it is something that will be easy to pour from later – especially in the morning when you are caffeine-deprived\!


**Step 2:** Add the correct amount of cold or room temperature water. Any cold brew coffee recipe is all about the correct ratios. The ratio of coarsely ground coffee to water is 1:4. *No need to heat the water.*


**Step 3:** Stir well. Cover the container and steep overnight in the refrigerator.


**Step 4:** Line a fine-mesh strainer with cheesecloth and strain it into a second container. Pour the coffee *slowly* through the strainer. Discard the coffee grounds.


## Cold Brew Coffee Recipe & Tutorial
Author: [Yumna Jawad](https://feelgoodfoodie.net/yumna-jawad/)
5 from 9 votes
Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to make cold brew coffee at home. You just need coffee, water and to let it sit overnight in the fridge.
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Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Resting Time12 hours hrs
Total Time12 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings4
### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x
- â–˘
1 cup coarse ground coffee beans
- â–˘
4 cups water
### Instructions
- Place the ground coffee and water in a large pitcher or jug and stir well to combine. Cover the container and allow the coffee to steep overnight in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
- Line a small strainer with a cheesecloth and place over another large pitcher or bowl. Pour the coffee slowly through the strainer and discard the remaining bits left in the strainer.
- When you’re ready to serve, dilute the cold brew with as much water or milk as you’d like. For every cup of cold brew, you can add up to 1 cup of water or milk.
### Equipment
- [Glass Pitcher with Lid](https://amzlink.to/az0kjq3H3gfGd)
- [Fine Mesh Sieve/Strainers](https://amzlink.to/az00myVcpF6DH)
### Notes
**Storage:** Store cold brew in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cap or cover tightly because coffee is prone to picking up other odors. Cold brew will last for 5 days. After that, it will still be safe to drink for another week, but the flavor will degrade.
**Serving Info:**
To serve cold, dilute with cold water and pour over ice. Add milk as desired.
To serve hot, use hot water to dilute or add cold water and warm it in a microwave. Add milk or cream as desired.
### Nutrition
Serving: 8oz, Calories: 1kcal, Sodium: 12mg, Calcium: 7mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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## Popular Additions
- **Spice things up.** Cinnamon sticks, split vanilla pods, cardamom pods, or star anise will give your cold brew a custom flavor. Add them in with the beans and let them steep the whole time.
- **Pop of Citrus**. I love adding a strip of fresh lemon or orange peel to add brightness to my cold brew.
- **For Chocolate Lovers**. If you love the flavor of mocha, add 1 tablespoons of cacao nibs in with the beans while they steep.
- **Make it trendy.** Many popular coffee spots are serving lavender or blueberry infused coffee so give it a try at home! Use \½ teaspoon of culinary grade lavender buds and steep them with the beans, or 1 tablespoon of dried blueberries.
## Recipe Tips
1. **Give it time:** Let the mixture sit for the recommended amount of time. Cold brew uses time, not heat, to extract the goodness from coffee.
2. **Make sure the coffee is moist.** Sometimes some of the grinds will float at the top. Give the mixture a good stir to ensure everything is saturated before steeping.
3. **Do not rush the pour:** Decant the steeped mixture s-l-o-w-l-y into the second container, and do not press down on the grinds in the sieve. That can release bitterness.
4. **Sub paper for cheesecloth**: No cheesecloth? No problem! Try lining the strainer with a paper coffee filter or a layer or two of paper towels.
5. **Reuse the grounds:** Acid-loving plants love coffee grounds. Try spreading the grounds on roses, hydrangeas, or rhododendrons.


## FAQs
**How do I store and reheat cold brew coffee?**
Store cold brew in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cap or cover tightly because coffee is prone to picking up other odors. Cold brew will last for 5 days. After that, it will still be safe to drink for another week, but the flavor will degrade.
**Can I freeze cold brew coffee?**
Yes, it’s best to freeze it in ice cube trays or silicone molds so you can easily portion the coffee when you want to enjoy it. When ready to drink, defrost overnight in the fridge or heat in the microwave if you want to drink it hot.
**What is the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?**
Traditional iced coffee is coffee that started its life being brewed using a hot water method and was then cooled down by being poured over ice or refrigerated. Cold brew is made using room temperature or cold water and time to extract the coffee.
**Can I make cold brew on the counter at room temperature instead of in the refrigerator?**
Yes. Cold brew can steep on the counter at room temperature. And, since temperature affects this method, room-temperature cold brew is done faster than coffee steeped in the fridge. It can be ready to drink in as little as eight hours but will not – obviously – be chilled.
**Can I make cold brew in a French press coffee maker?**
Yes, cold brew coffee can be made in a French press. Steep for the recommended amount of time, and instead of straining, just press down the plunger and pour the brewed coffee into another container.
**Does cold brew have more caffeine than regular coffee?**
Cold brew does not necessarily have more caffeine than regular coffee, but because it starts from a coffee concentrate, it has that reputation. The caffeine content of any cold brew depends on so many factors: the beans used, how long it steeps, and how much water is used to dilute it.


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### Comments
1. **Cristina** says:
May 28, 2022 at 10:17 am
Hi Yumna\!
Another way of doing this is actually using a French press! It makes straining a ton easier
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1. **Yumna Jawad** says:
May 28, 2022 at 2:11 pm
That is such a great option too\!
[Reply](https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#comment-88151)
2. **Mary Jane** says:
May 28, 2022 at 3:04 am
I would like to make your baklava but am not familiar with orange blossom water. Do you buy (if so, where), or do you make it (if so, do you have a recipe to share) ? I am new to your recipe and love what I’m seeing.
Thank you.
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1. **Yumna Jawad** says:
May 28, 2022 at 2:11 pm
You can buy orange blossom water online: <https://amzn.to/3gsQHro>. If you don’t have orange blossom water, you can leave it out or add a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Hope that helps\!
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My Homemade Cold Brew Coffee is So Good

I started making cold brew at home when I realized how much I was spending on it every week, and now I prefer homemade cold brew to the stuff I used to buy. If you’ve never made it, here’s how it works: you just stir together coarsely ground coffee and cold water, stick it in the fridge overnight, and strain it in the morning. That’s it. I keep a big jar in the fridge and water it down with milk or more water, depending on how strong I want it. Simple, and way cheaper than the drive-thru.
**Happy Cooking\!**
**– Yumna**
## Cold Brew Coffee Ingredients

- **Coffee:** For the brewing process to work, the beans need to be ***coarsely ground***. They should look chunky, as pictured above, sort of like the consistency of kosher salt. Many cold brew aficionados prefer darker roasts, but it is a personal choice. Experiment.
- **Water:** In general, good water makes good coffee, cold brew included. So if your tap water has heavy chlorine or chemical tastes, filter it through a Brita or other type of filter to avoid passing on unwanted flavors.
## How to Make Cold Brew Coffee
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1 cup coarse ground coffee beans
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4 cups water
- Place the ground coffee and water in a large pitcher or jug and stir well to combine. Cover the container and allow the coffee to steep overnight in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
- Line a small strainer with a cheesecloth and place over another large pitcher or bowl. Pour the coffee slowly through the strainer and discard the remaining bits left in the strainer.
- When you’re ready to serve, dilute the cold brew with as much water or milk as you’d like. For every cup of cold brew, you can add up to 1 cup of water or milk.
**Storage:** Store cold brew in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cap or cover tightly because coffee is prone to picking up other odors. Cold brew will last for 5 days. After that, it will still be safe to drink for another week, but the flavor will degrade.
**Serving Info:**
To serve cold, dilute with cold water and pour over ice. Add milk as desired.
To serve hot, use hot water to dilute or add cold water and warm it in a microwave. Add milk or cream as desired.
Serving: 8oz, Calories: 1kcal, Sodium: 12mg, Calcium: 7mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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## Popular Additions
- **Spice things up.** Cinnamon sticks, split vanilla pods, cardamom pods, or star anise will give your cold brew a custom flavor. Add them in with the beans and let them steep the whole time.
- **Pop of Citrus**. I love adding a strip of fresh lemon or orange peel to add brightness to my cold brew.
- **For Chocolate Lovers**. If you love the flavor of mocha, add 1 tablespoons of cacao nibs in with the beans while they steep.
- **Make it trendy.** Many popular coffee spots are serving lavender or blueberry infused coffee so give it a try at home! Use \½ teaspoon of culinary grade lavender buds and steep them with the beans, or 1 tablespoon of dried blueberries.
## Recipe Tips
1. **Give it time:** Let the mixture sit for the recommended amount of time. Cold brew uses time, not heat, to extract the goodness from coffee.
2. **Make sure the coffee is moist.** Sometimes some of the grinds will float at the top. Give the mixture a good stir to ensure everything is saturated before steeping.
3. **Do not rush the pour:** Decant the steeped mixture s-l-o-w-l-y into the second container, and do not press down on the grinds in the sieve. That can release bitterness.
4. **Sub paper for cheesecloth**: No cheesecloth? No problem! Try lining the strainer with a paper coffee filter or a layer or two of paper towels.
5. **Reuse the grounds:** Acid-loving plants love coffee grounds. Try spreading the grounds on roses, hydrangeas, or rhododendrons.

## FAQs
**How do I store and reheat cold brew coffee?**
Store cold brew in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cap or cover tightly because coffee is prone to picking up other odors. Cold brew will last for 5 days. After that, it will still be safe to drink for another week, but the flavor will degrade.
**Can I freeze cold brew coffee?**
Yes, it’s best to freeze it in ice cube trays or silicone molds so you can easily portion the coffee when you want to enjoy it. When ready to drink, defrost overnight in the fridge or heat in the microwave if you want to drink it hot.
**What is the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?**
Traditional iced coffee is coffee that started its life being brewed using a hot water method and was then cooled down by being poured over ice or refrigerated. Cold brew is made using room temperature or cold water and time to extract the coffee.
**Can I make cold brew on the counter at room temperature instead of in the refrigerator?**
Yes. Cold brew can steep on the counter at room temperature. And, since temperature affects this method, room-temperature cold brew is done faster than coffee steeped in the fridge. It can be ready to drink in as little as eight hours but will not – obviously – be chilled.
**Can I make cold brew in a French press coffee maker?**
Yes, cold brew coffee can be made in a French press. Steep for the recommended amount of time, and instead of straining, just press down the plunger and pour the brewed coffee into another container.
**Does cold brew have more caffeine than regular coffee?**
Cold brew does not necessarily have more caffeine than regular coffee, but because it starts from a coffee concentrate, it has that reputation. The caffeine content of any cold brew depends on so many factors: the beans used, how long it steeps, and how much water is used to dilute it.

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