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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa142.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://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/","crawl_time":1775237238,"first_indexed_time":1620087225,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,pullandpourcoffee!\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8476664611924384742","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Make the Perfect Cold Brew Coffee at Home - Pull & Pour Coffee","meta_descriptions":["Learn the steps to make the perfect cold brew at home. Making cold brew is simple, delicious and can be made ahead of time."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Brew Specs\nGrind\nCoarse\nBrew Ratio\n1:12\nWater Temp\n70 - 80° F\nRoom Temperature\nTotal Brew Time\n24:00\n12 - 24 hours\nFew things are better on a hot summer day than a delicious glass of iced coffee. While I love\nflash brew coffee\n, a smooth refreshing cold brew is hard to beat. Making cold brew is incredibly simple, can be easily be done ahead of time and requires almost no special equipment.\nTable of Contents\nWhat is Cold Brew Coffee?\nWhy Make Cold Brew Coffee\nSteps to Make Cold Brew Coffee\nTips When Making Cold Brew Coffee\nQuestions About Cold Brew Coffee\nWhat Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?\nThe Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Recipe\nWhat is Cold Brew Coffee?\nCold brew coffee is made by steeping coffee grounds in room temperature water for an extended period of time (any where from 12 to 48 hours). Instead of using hot water to extract flavor from the coffee beans, cold brew coffee uses time. This extended brew time can create a smooth, potentially less bitter coffee. Depending on the coffee to water ratio you use, it can be brewed to drink or made as a concentrate that you dilute with water or milk.\nCold brew coffee is easy to make ahead, so it is ready for you right when you need that caffeine hit.\nHomemade cold brew coffee keeps in the fridge quite well. It is best within 24-48 hours, but can be stored for up to a week or two.\nCold brew coffee can have less acidity and be easier to drink. If hot brewed coffee is a bit too acidic for you, cold brew may be a great option.\nHomemade cold brew is much more affordable than buying it from a coffee shop every morning.\nCold brew coffee is easy to make in large quantities (especially if you have a larger container to make it in like the\nHonour Cold Brew maker\n) making it the perfect option when making coffee for a group.\nIt’s flexible. It can be made stronger as a concentrate or at a ready-to-drink consistency. It can be drunk black or mixed with cream.\nIt’s a great mix-in for coffee cocktails. This\nCold Brew Old Fashioned\nrecipe is my favorite!\nIt’s delicious!\nSteps to Make Cold Brew Coffee\nTime needed: \n1 day and 15 minutes\nThe process of making cold brew coffee is incredibly simple. Here’s an overview on how to make cold brew coffee at home.\nCoarsely grind your coffee beans.\nBecause of the long steeping time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted.\nCombine coffee and water.\nYou can either mix the coffee and water together directly or use some sort of filter or mesh system to make the final straining of water from the coffee grounds easier.\nWait 12-24 hours.\nCold brew requires time to slow-steep the coffee grounds with the water. There is no magic time, but usually somewhere between 12-24 hours works best. Experiment to find the timing that tastes best to you and works best with your schedule.\nFilter & serve.\nIf you’ve mixed the coffee and water together, you’ll need to use a cheese cloth or other filter to separate the coffee grounds. If you’ve used a cold brew maker with a filter you can simply remove the filter and your cold brew is ready to serve!\nTips When Making Cold Brew Coffee\nIf you don’t have a good grinder, buy a bag of fresh coffee from a local roaster, have them grind it coarse for you and then go home and use it right away for your cold brew.\nUse high quality coffee\n. The final coffee you make can only be as good as the initial coffee you use. Use fresh, high quality coffee (ideally from a local roaster). Some of the more fruit-forward, vibrant coffees will lose some of their edge when exposed to a slow brew, so I have found it is better to stick to coffees that are smoother, creamier and a bit more balanced.\nUse the proper grind\n. You want to use a coarse grind when making cold brew, but the consistency of the grind is important to make sure you get an even extraction from your cold brew. Ideally you would use a\nburr grinder\nvs. a blade grinder, which will allow for a more consistent grind.\nExperiment with the coffee to water ratio\n. There is a wide range of recommended coffee to water ratios when you look up various cold brew techniques. No one way is necessarily right. The ratio I recommend in this article creates a more ready to drink cold brew that shouldn’t need much dilution with cream or water. If you prefer to create a more concentrated cold brew, you can reduce the amount of water and then add it back in as cream or water after brewing. Find out what works and tastes best for you!\nExperiment with steep time\n. In my recipe below I recommend a steep time of 24 hours, but there is a lot of flexibility in the timing. In general you want to keep it to more than 12 hours and less than 48 hours, but anywhere in that window can yield great results, so find what works and tastes best for you.\nQuestions About Cold Brew Coffee\nDoes cold brew coffee have more caffeine than other iced or hot coffee?\nWhile cold brew\ncan\nhave more caffeine, it doesn’t necessarily have to. The reason for this belief is that cold brew is usually made at a stronger coffee to water ratio. If you drink it at this more concentrated level, it will have more caffeine, but if you dilute with water or milk\/cream, it won’t necessarily.\nThe amount of caffeine can also be impacted by the specific coffee you use, the length of time you steep the coffee and more.\nShould you make cold brew coffee as a concentrate?\nWhen making cold brew, you can decide to make it stronger as a concentrate (1:2 to 1:6 coffee to water ratio) or more diluted and ready-to-drink (1:8 to 1:16). If you prefer to dilute your cold brew with water, I find it better to make the cold brew at a ready-to-drink ratio because I find it tastes fuller and more balanced when the water is added before steeping vs. directly before drinking. If you prefer to add cream or milk to your cold brew though, making a concentrate works better, so you can dilute, while still keeping your cold brew at the proper ratio.\nHow long does cold brew coffee last after making it?\nThere is some debate on this question and the answers will range from 24-48 hours to two weeks. I find cold brew you make at home tastes best within one week of making it—though I’ve pushed it to two weeks before and it is close to the original quality.\nCold brew you purchase from the store many times will have longer “best buy” dates, so if you purchase always be sure to check the date on the package.\nHonour Cold Brew Maker + coffee beans\nWhat Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?\nThe bare essentials when it comes to making cold brew at home include a container to steep the coffee\/water and a filter to separate them after steeping. You can do this with a mason jar and cheese cloth\/strainer, but if you plan to make cold brew coffee regularly, it is worth investing in a cold brew maker that makes the entire process easier. The cold brew maker shown in this post is the\nHonour Cold Brew Maker\n. It’s great because it has a specific area for the coffee grounds, so after steeping you can easily take it out and the cold brew coffee is ready to go. It already is in the container you’ll store it in and has a pour spout to make it incredibly easy to store. Easy peasy.\nRecipes with Cold Brew Coffee\nCold Brew Old Fashioned\nEnjoy this classic bourbon cocktail with a caffeinated twist\nTopo Chico Sparkling Cold Brew\nFew drinks are more refreshing on a summer afternoon than sparkling water and iced coffee. Most afternoons in the summer…\nOrange-Infused Cold Brew Recipe\nThis citrus-filled cold brew is perfect for a hot summer day. It is smooth, refreshing and easy to make in any quantity.\nStrawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail\nAn incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, fresh strawberry flavors & a minty aroma that is perfect for any sunny afternoon.\nThe Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee\nSmooth, refreshing and incredibly delicious, cold brew coffee is an excellent way to enjoy your coffee any time of the year. It's easy to make in batches and use throughout the entire week or next time you have a party. This recipe is for a larger batch brew, but you can easily scale it down by sticking to a 1:11 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 11 grams of water)\nPrep Time\n10\nminutes\nSteeping Time\n1\nday\nCourse\nDrinks\nCuisine\nAmerican\nServings\n16\n8 oz servings\nHonour Cold Brew Maker\n12\noz\ncoffee\nground coarsely\n1\ngallon\nwater\nfiltered\nCoarsely grind coffee.\nBecause you steep the coffee grounds for such an extended period of time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted.\nCombine coffee and water.\nAdd filtered water to cold brew maker until just below the rim of the jar (if you are using less coffee reduce the water amount proportionally). Add coffee to center filter.\nStir coffee.\nThe coffee will float to the top. Wait 1 minute and use spoon or other stirrer to stir inside the filter to help settle the coffee grounds.\nAllow coffee to steep\n. Wait between 12-24 hours for the coffee to steep.\nRemove coffee\n. Slowly remove the filter from the cold brew maker and allow coffee to drain from the filter.\nEnjoy!\nStore the finished cold brew in the fridge and enjoy over the next week. The cold brew coffee can be drunk straight or diluted with water or milk to taste.\nDuring steeping the coffee can be at room temperature. If stored in the fridge though, you may need to steep the coffee a bit longer.\nIf using the Honour Cold Brew maker, be sure to keep the lid loose after seeping to allow for proper pouring.\nKeyword\ncold brew\nLet us know\nhow it was!\nFree Download\nDownload the\nfree\n, printable coffee brew guide cheatsheet\nQuick reference for ratios, water temp & brew times\n8 brew methods including chemex, V60, aeropress & more\nServing sizes and tips for each brew method","attrs_markdown":"[Join the ***free*** Pull & Pour Coffee Club for access to the best specialty coffee Learn More](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/coffee-club)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/about\/)\n\nMenu\n\n[![Specialty Coffee Blog – Pull & Pour](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/logo.svg)![Specialty Coffee Blog – Pull & Pour](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/logo.svg)](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/ \"Specialty Coffee Blog – Pull & Pour\")\n\n- [Articles](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/coffee-articles\/)\n- [Learn](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/)\n  expand child menu\n  - [About Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/about-coffee\/)\n  - [How-To](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/how-to\/)\n  - [Brew Methods](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/brew-methods\/)\n  - [Brew Guides](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/brew-guides\/)\n  - [Making Coffee at Home](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/making-coffee-at-home\/)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-reviews\/)\n  expand child menu\n  - [Whole Bean Coffee Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-reviews\/whole-bean-coffee\/)\n  - [Coffee Subscription Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-subscription-reviews\/)\n  - [Coffee Product Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-product-reviews\/)\n  - [Ready to Drink Coffee Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-reviews\/ready-to-drink-coffee\/)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-recipe\/)\n  expand child menu\n  - [Coffee Drinks](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-recipe\/coffee-drinks\/)\n  - [Cooking with Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-recipe\/cooking-with-coffee\/)\n- [Recommendations](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/recommended-products\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/shop.pullandpourcoffee.com\/)\n  expand child menu\n  - [Shirts](https:\/\/shop.pullandpourcoffee.com\/collections\/shirts)\n  - [Prints](https:\/\/shop.pullandpourcoffee.com\/collections\/prints)\n- [Coffee Club](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/coffee-club\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/about\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/) \/ [Coffee Articles](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/coffee-articles\/) \/ [Learning about Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/) \/ [How-To](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/how-to\/) \/ How to Make The Best Cold Brew Coffee\n\n# How to Make The Best Cold Brew Coffee\nAndrew Pautler\n\nMay 3, 2021\n\n![Cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew.jpg)\n\n#### Brew Specs\n**Grind** Coarse\n\n**Brew Ratio** 1:12\n\n**Water Temp** 70 - 80° F Room Temperature\n\n**Total Brew Time** 24:00 12 - 24 hours\n\nFew things are better on a hot summer day than a delicious glass of iced coffee. While I love [flash brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-the-perfect-japanese-iced-coffee\/), a smooth refreshing cold brew is hard to beat. Making cold brew is incredibly simple, can be easily be done ahead of time and requires almost no special equipment.\n\nTable of Contents\n\n1. [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee)\n2. [Why Make Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#why-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n3. [Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#steps-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n4. [Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#tips-when-making-cold-brew-coffee)\n5. [Questions About Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#questions-about-cold-brew-coffee)\n6. [What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#what-equipment-do-you-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n7. [The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#wprm-recipe-container-5999)\n## What is Cold Brew Coffee?\nCold brew coffee is made by steeping coffee grounds in room temperature water for an extended period of time (any where from 12 to 48 hours). Instead of using hot water to extract flavor from the coffee beans, cold brew coffee uses time. This extended brew time can create a smooth, potentially less bitter coffee. Depending on the coffee to water ratio you use, it can be brewed to drink or made as a concentrate that you dilute with water or milk.\n\n## Why Make Cold Brew Coffee\n- Cold brew coffee is easy to make ahead, so it is ready for you right when you need that caffeine hit.\n- Homemade cold brew coffee keeps in the fridge quite well. It is best within 24-48 hours, but can be stored for up to a week or two.\n- Cold brew coffee can have less acidity and be easier to drink. If hot brewed coffee is a bit too acidic for you, cold brew may be a great option.\n- Homemade cold brew is much more affordable than buying it from a coffee shop every morning.\n- Cold brew coffee is easy to make in large quantities (especially if you have a larger container to make it in like the [Honour Cold Brew maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/go\/honour)) making it the perfect option when making coffee for a group.\n- It’s flexible. It can be made stronger as a concentrate or at a ready-to-drink consistency. It can be drunk black or mixed with cream.\n- It’s a great mix-in for coffee cocktails. This [Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/cold-brew-old-fashioned\/) recipe is my favorite\\!\n- It’s delicious\\!\n\n![Cold brew coffee, ready to serve](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cold-brew-coffee-ready-to-serve-1024x683.jpg)\n\n![Cold brew coffee, ready to serve](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cold-brew-coffee-ready-to-serve-1024x683.jpg)\n## Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee\nTime needed: 1 day and 15 minutes\n\nThe process of making cold brew coffee is incredibly simple. Here’s an overview on how to make cold brew coffee at home.\n\n1. **Coarsely grind your coffee beans.**\n   Because of the long steeping time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind.jpg) ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind.jpg)\n2. **Combine coffee and water.**\n   You can either mix the coffee and water together directly or use some sort of filter or mesh system to make the final straining of water from the coffee grounds easier.![Add coffee grounds for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee.jpg) ![Add coffee grounds for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee.jpg)\n3. **Wait 12-24 hours.**\n   Cold brew requires time to slow-steep the coffee grounds with the water. There is no magic time, but usually somewhere between 12-24 hours works best. Experiment to find the timing that tastes best to you and works best with your schedule.![Cold brew coffee steeping](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait.jpg) ![Cold brew coffee steeping](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait.jpg)\n4. **Filter & serve.**\n   If you’ve mixed the coffee and water together, you’ll need to use a cheese cloth or other filter to separate the coffee grounds. If you’ve used a cold brew maker with a filter you can simply remove the filter and your cold brew is ready to serve\\!![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve.jpg) ![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve.jpg)\n## Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee\n> If you don’t have a good grinder, buy a bag of fresh coffee from a local roaster, have them grind it coarse for you and then go home and use it right away for your cold brew.\n\n- **Use high quality coffee**. The final coffee you make can only be as good as the initial coffee you use. Use fresh, high quality coffee (ideally from a local roaster). Some of the more fruit-forward, vibrant coffees will lose some of their edge when exposed to a slow brew, so I have found it is better to stick to coffees that are smoother, creamier and a bit more balanced.\n- **Use the proper grind**. You want to use a coarse grind when making cold brew, but the consistency of the grind is important to make sure you get an even extraction from your cold brew. Ideally you would use a [burr grinder](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/recommended-products\/#grinders) vs. a blade grinder, which will allow for a more consistent grind.\n- **Experiment with the coffee to water ratio**. There is a wide range of recommended coffee to water ratios when you look up various cold brew techniques. No one way is necessarily right. The ratio I recommend in this article creates a more ready to drink cold brew that shouldn’t need much dilution with cream or water. If you prefer to create a more concentrated cold brew, you can reduce the amount of water and then add it back in as cream or water after brewing. Find out what works and tastes best for you\\!\n- **Experiment with steep time**. In my recipe below I recommend a steep time of 24 hours, but there is a lot of flexibility in the timing. In general you want to keep it to more than 12 hours and less than 48 hours, but anywhere in that window can yield great results, so find what works and tastes best for you.\n## Questions About Cold Brew Coffee\n**Does cold brew coffee have more caffeine than other iced or hot coffee?**\n\nWhile cold brew *can* have more caffeine, it doesn’t necessarily have to. The reason for this belief is that cold brew is usually made at a stronger coffee to water ratio. If you drink it at this more concentrated level, it will have more caffeine, but if you dilute with water or milk\/cream, it won’t necessarily.  \n  \nThe amount of caffeine can also be impacted by the specific coffee you use, the length of time you steep the coffee and more.\n\n**Should you make cold brew coffee as a concentrate?**\n\nWhen making cold brew, you can decide to make it stronger as a concentrate (1:2 to 1:6 coffee to water ratio) or more diluted and ready-to-drink (1:8 to 1:16). If you prefer to dilute your cold brew with water, I find it better to make the cold brew at a ready-to-drink ratio because I find it tastes fuller and more balanced when the water is added before steeping vs. directly before drinking. If you prefer to add cream or milk to your cold brew though, making a concentrate works better, so you can dilute, while still keeping your cold brew at the proper ratio.\n\n**How long does cold brew coffee last after making it?**\n\nThere is some debate on this question and the answers will range from 24-48 hours to two weeks. I find cold brew you make at home tastes best within one week of making it—though I’ve pushed it to two weeks before and it is close to the original quality.  \n  \nCold brew you purchase from the store many times will have longer “best buy” dates, so if you purchase always be sure to check the date on the package.\n\n![Coffee and Honour cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-what-you-need-1024x683.jpg)\n\n![Coffee and Honour cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-what-you-need-1024x683.jpg)\n\nHonour Cold Brew Maker + coffee beans\n## What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?\nThe bare essentials when it comes to making cold brew at home include a container to steep the coffee\/water and a filter to separate them after steeping. You can do this with a mason jar and cheese cloth\/strainer, but if you plan to make cold brew coffee regularly, it is worth investing in a cold brew maker that makes the entire process easier. The cold brew maker shown in this post is the [Honour Cold Brew Maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/go\/honour-cold-brew-maker\/). It’s great because it has a specific area for the coffee grounds, so after steeping you can easily take it out and the cold brew coffee is ready to go. It already is in the container you’ll store it in and has a pour spout to make it incredibly easy to store. Easy peasy.\n\n## Recipes with Cold Brew Coffee\n[![](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/cold-brew-old-fashioned-final-2.jpg)](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/cold-brew-old-fashioned\/)\n\n### [Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/cold-brew-old-fashioned\/)\nEnjoy this classic bourbon cocktail with a caffeinated twist\n\n[![](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/topo-chinco-sparkling-cold-brew-final6-1.jpg)](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/topo-chico-sparkling-cold-brew\/)\n\n### [Topo Chico Sparkling Cold Brew](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/topo-chico-sparkling-cold-brew\/)\nFew drinks are more refreshing on a summer afternoon than sparkling water and iced coffee. Most afternoons in the summer…\n\n[![](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/orange-infused-cold-brew-final.jpg)](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/orange-infused-cold-brew-recipe\/)\n\n### [Orange-Infused Cold Brew Recipe](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/orange-infused-cold-brew-recipe\/)\nThis citrus-filled cold brew is perfect for a hot summer day. It is smooth, refreshing and easy to make in any quantity.\n\n[![Strawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-final-2.jpg)](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-cocktail\/)\n\n### [Strawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-cocktail\/)\nAn incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, fresh strawberry flavors & a minty aroma that is perfect for any sunny afternoon.\n\n### Ready to make your own cold brew?\nGet an Honour Cold Brew Maker to start making amazing cold brew coffee at home now.\n\n[Buy now on Amazon](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/go\/honour-cold-brew-maker\/)\n\n![Cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-500x500.jpg)\n\n![Cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-500x500.jpg)\n## The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee\nSmooth, refreshing and incredibly delicious, cold brew coffee is an excellent way to enjoy your coffee any time of the year. It's easy to make in batches and use throughout the entire week or next time you have a party. This recipe is for a larger batch brew, but you can easily scale it down by sticking to a 1:11 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 11 grams of water)\n\n[Print Recipe](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wprm_print\/the-best-at-home-cold-brew-coffee)\n\n[Pin Recipe](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpullandpourcoffee.com%2Fhow-to-make-cold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpullandpourcoffee.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2Fhow-to-make-cold-brew.jpg&description=The+Best+At-Home+Cold+Brew+Coffee&is_video=false)\n\nPrep Time 10 minutes mins\n\nSteeping Time 1 day d\n\nCourse Drinks\n\nCuisine American\n\nServings [16](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/) 8 oz servings\n\n### Equipment\n- Honour Cold Brew Maker\n\n### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x\n- 12 oz coffee ground coarsely\n- 1 gallon water filtered\n\n### Instructions\n- **Coarsely grind coffee.** Because you steep the coffee grounds for such an extended period of time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted.\n  ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind-300x200.jpg)\n- **Combine coffee and water.** Add filtered water to cold brew maker until just below the rim of the jar (if you are using less coffee reduce the water amount proportionally). Add coffee to center filter.\n  ![Adding coffee grounds to water to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee-to-water-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  ![Adding coffee grounds to water to make cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee-to-water-300x200.jpg)\n- **Stir coffee.** The coffee will float to the top. Wait 1 minute and use spoon or other stirrer to stir inside the filter to help settle the coffee grounds.\n  ![Stirring coffee grounds in cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-stir-grounds-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  ![Stirring coffee grounds in cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-stir-grounds-300x200.jpg)\n- **Allow coffee to steep**. Wait between 12-24 hours for the coffee to steep.\n  ![Cold brew coffee steeping](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  ![Cold brew coffee steeping](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait-300x200.jpg)\n- **Remove coffee**. Slowly remove the filter from the cold brew maker and allow coffee to drain from the filter.\n  ![Removing coffee grounds from cold brew maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-remove-coffee-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  ![Removing coffee grounds from cold brew maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-remove-coffee-300x200.jpg)\n- **Enjoy\\!** Store the finished cold brew in the fridge and enjoy over the next week. The cold brew coffee can be drunk straight or diluted with water or milk to taste.\n  ![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  ![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve-300x200.jpg)\n\n### Notes\nDuring steeping the coffee can be at room temperature. If stored in the fridge though, you may need to steep the coffee a bit longer.\n\nIf using the Honour Cold Brew maker, be sure to keep the lid loose after seeping to allow for proper pouring.\n\nKeyword cold brew\n\nTried this recipe?[Let us know](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#comment) how it was\\!\n\n![Adding cream to cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-cream-1024x683.jpg)\n\n![Adding cream to cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-cream-1024x683.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/006060dcb74d6519ce9eebcceb10648fa78c33ed03440d98285ed9dce05a3e37?s=120&d=mm&r=g)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/006060dcb74d6519ce9eebcceb10648fa78c33ed03440d98285ed9dce05a3e37?s=120&d=mm&r=g)\n\n###### Andrew Pautler\nI'm Andrew—a coffee enthusiast, husband, dad, & designer at [Pautler Design](https:\/\/pautlerdesign.com\/). Ever since I discovered specialty coffee, I can't get enough. I've made it my goal to continuously explore the amazing world of coffee and share what I learn with others. I live in St. Louis, MO with my beautiful wife and five kids.\n\n- [\\#cold brew](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/tag\/cold-brew\/)\n- [\\#iced coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/tag\/iced-coffee\/)\n- [\\#recipe](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/tag\/recipe\/)\n\n###### Free Download\n### Download the *free*, printable coffee brew guide cheatsheet\n- Quick reference for ratios, water temp & brew times\n- 8 brew methods including chemex, V60, aeropress & more\n- Serving sizes and tips for each brew method\n\n![The Coffee Brew Guide Cheatsheet preview](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/coffee-cheatsheet.png)\n\n![The Coffee Brew Guide Cheatsheet preview](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/coffee-cheatsheet.png)\n\n![Specialty Coffee Blog – Pull & Pour](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/icon-full.svg)\n\n![Specialty Coffee Blog – Pull & Pour](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/icon-full.svg)\n\n- [Articles](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/coffee-articles\/)\n- [Learn](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/)\n  - [About Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/about-coffee\/)\n  - [How-To](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/how-to\/)\n  - [Brew Methods](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/brew-methods\/)\n  - [Brew Guides](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/brew-guides\/)\n  - [Making Coffee at Home](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/learn\/making-coffee-at-home\/)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-reviews\/)\n  - [Whole Bean Coffee Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-reviews\/whole-bean-coffee\/)\n  - [Coffee Subscription Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-subscription-reviews\/)\n  - [Coffee Product Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-product-reviews\/)\n  - [Ready to Drink Coffee Reviews](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-reviews\/ready-to-drink-coffee\/)\n- [Recipes](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-recipe\/)\n  - [Coffee Drinks](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-recipe\/coffee-drinks\/)\n  - [Cooking with Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/category\/coffee-recipe\/cooking-with-coffee\/)\n- [Recommendations](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/recommended-products\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/shop.pullandpourcoffee.com\/)\n  - [Shirts](https:\/\/shop.pullandpourcoffee.com\/collections\/shirts)\n  - [Prints](https:\/\/shop.pullandpourcoffee.com\/collections\/prints)\n- [Coffee Club](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/coffee-club\/)\n\n**Affiliate Disclaimer**: This website contains affiliate links, which means Pull & Pour may receive a small commission (at no added cost to you). Your support makes this website possible. Thank you\\!\n\n© 2026 Specialty Coffee Blog – Pull & Pour. All rights reserved. Website designed & built by [Pautler Design](https:\/\/pautlerdesign.com\/?utm_source=PullandPour&utm_medium=website).\n\n[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/privacy-policy) [Affiliate Disclosure](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/affiliate-disclosure)\n\nNotifications","attrs_readable_markdown":"#### Brew Specs\n**Grind** Coarse\n\n**Brew Ratio** 1:12\n\n**Water Temp** 70 - 80° F Room Temperature\n\n**Total Brew Time** 24:00 12 - 24 hours\n\nFew things are better on a hot summer day than a delicious glass of iced coffee. While I love [flash brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-the-perfect-japanese-iced-coffee\/), a smooth refreshing cold brew is hard to beat. Making cold brew is incredibly simple, can be easily be done ahead of time and requires almost no special equipment.\n\nTable of Contents\n\n1. [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee)\n2. [Why Make Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#why-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n3. [Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#steps-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n4. [Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#tips-when-making-cold-brew-coffee)\n5. [Questions About Cold Brew Coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#questions-about-cold-brew-coffee)\n6. [What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#what-equipment-do-you-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n7. [The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/#wprm-recipe-container-5999)\n## What is Cold Brew Coffee?\nCold brew coffee is made by steeping coffee grounds in room temperature water for an extended period of time (any where from 12 to 48 hours). Instead of using hot water to extract flavor from the coffee beans, cold brew coffee uses time. This extended brew time can create a smooth, potentially less bitter coffee. Depending on the coffee to water ratio you use, it can be brewed to drink or made as a concentrate that you dilute with water or milk.\n\n- Cold brew coffee is easy to make ahead, so it is ready for you right when you need that caffeine hit.\n- Homemade cold brew coffee keeps in the fridge quite well. It is best within 24-48 hours, but can be stored for up to a week or two.\n- Cold brew coffee can have less acidity and be easier to drink. If hot brewed coffee is a bit too acidic for you, cold brew may be a great option.\n- Homemade cold brew is much more affordable than buying it from a coffee shop every morning.\n- Cold brew coffee is easy to make in large quantities (especially if you have a larger container to make it in like the [Honour Cold Brew maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/go\/honour)) making it the perfect option when making coffee for a group.\n- It’s flexible. It can be made stronger as a concentrate or at a ready-to-drink consistency. It can be drunk black or mixed with cream.\n- It’s a great mix-in for coffee cocktails. This [Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/cold-brew-old-fashioned\/) recipe is my favorite\\!\n- It’s delicious\\!\n\n![Cold brew coffee, ready to serve](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cold-brew-coffee-ready-to-serve-1024x683.jpg)\n\n## Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee\nTime needed: 1 day and 15 minutes\n\nThe process of making cold brew coffee is incredibly simple. Here’s an overview on how to make cold brew coffee at home.\n\n1. **Coarsely grind your coffee beans.**\n   Because of the long steeping time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind.jpg)\n2. **Combine coffee and water.**\n   You can either mix the coffee and water together directly or use some sort of filter or mesh system to make the final straining of water from the coffee grounds easier.![Add coffee grounds for cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee.jpg)\n3. **Wait 12-24 hours.**\n   Cold brew requires time to slow-steep the coffee grounds with the water. There is no magic time, but usually somewhere between 12-24 hours works best. Experiment to find the timing that tastes best to you and works best with your schedule.![Cold brew coffee steeping](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait.jpg)\n4. **Filter & serve.**\n   If you’ve mixed the coffee and water together, you’ll need to use a cheese cloth or other filter to separate the coffee grounds. If you’ve used a cold brew maker with a filter you can simply remove the filter and your cold brew is ready to serve\\!![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve.jpg)\n## Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee\n> If you don’t have a good grinder, buy a bag of fresh coffee from a local roaster, have them grind it coarse for you and then go home and use it right away for your cold brew.\n\n- **Use high quality coffee**. The final coffee you make can only be as good as the initial coffee you use. Use fresh, high quality coffee (ideally from a local roaster). Some of the more fruit-forward, vibrant coffees will lose some of their edge when exposed to a slow brew, so I have found it is better to stick to coffees that are smoother, creamier and a bit more balanced.\n- **Use the proper grind**. You want to use a coarse grind when making cold brew, but the consistency of the grind is important to make sure you get an even extraction from your cold brew. Ideally you would use a [burr grinder](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/recommended-products\/#grinders) vs. a blade grinder, which will allow for a more consistent grind.\n- **Experiment with the coffee to water ratio**. There is a wide range of recommended coffee to water ratios when you look up various cold brew techniques. No one way is necessarily right. The ratio I recommend in this article creates a more ready to drink cold brew that shouldn’t need much dilution with cream or water. If you prefer to create a more concentrated cold brew, you can reduce the amount of water and then add it back in as cream or water after brewing. Find out what works and tastes best for you\\!\n- **Experiment with steep time**. In my recipe below I recommend a steep time of 24 hours, but there is a lot of flexibility in the timing. In general you want to keep it to more than 12 hours and less than 48 hours, but anywhere in that window can yield great results, so find what works and tastes best for you.\n## Questions About Cold Brew Coffee\n**Does cold brew coffee have more caffeine than other iced or hot coffee?**\n\nWhile cold brew *can* have more caffeine, it doesn’t necessarily have to. The reason for this belief is that cold brew is usually made at a stronger coffee to water ratio. If you drink it at this more concentrated level, it will have more caffeine, but if you dilute with water or milk\/cream, it won’t necessarily.\n\nThe amount of caffeine can also be impacted by the specific coffee you use, the length of time you steep the coffee and more.\n\n**Should you make cold brew coffee as a concentrate?**\n\nWhen making cold brew, you can decide to make it stronger as a concentrate (1:2 to 1:6 coffee to water ratio) or more diluted and ready-to-drink (1:8 to 1:16). If you prefer to dilute your cold brew with water, I find it better to make the cold brew at a ready-to-drink ratio because I find it tastes fuller and more balanced when the water is added before steeping vs. directly before drinking. If you prefer to add cream or milk to your cold brew though, making a concentrate works better, so you can dilute, while still keeping your cold brew at the proper ratio.\n\n**How long does cold brew coffee last after making it?**\n\nThere is some debate on this question and the answers will range from 24-48 hours to two weeks. I find cold brew you make at home tastes best within one week of making it—though I’ve pushed it to two weeks before and it is close to the original quality.\n\nCold brew you purchase from the store many times will have longer “best buy” dates, so if you purchase always be sure to check the date on the package.\n\n![Coffee and Honour cold brew coffee maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-what-you-need-1024x683.jpg)\n\nHonour Cold Brew Maker + coffee beans\n## What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?\nThe bare essentials when it comes to making cold brew at home include a container to steep the coffee\/water and a filter to separate them after steeping. You can do this with a mason jar and cheese cloth\/strainer, but if you plan to make cold brew coffee regularly, it is worth investing in a cold brew maker that makes the entire process easier. The cold brew maker shown in this post is the [Honour Cold Brew Maker](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/go\/honour-cold-brew-maker\/). It’s great because it has a specific area for the coffee grounds, so after steeping you can easily take it out and the cold brew coffee is ready to go. It already is in the container you’ll store it in and has a pour spout to make it incredibly easy to store. Easy peasy.\n\n## Recipes with Cold Brew Coffee\n[Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/cold-brew-old-fashioned\/)\n\nEnjoy this classic bourbon cocktail with a caffeinated twist\n\n[Topo Chico Sparkling Cold Brew](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/topo-chico-sparkling-cold-brew\/)\n\nFew drinks are more refreshing on a summer afternoon than sparkling water and iced coffee. Most afternoons in the summer…\n\n[Orange-Infused Cold Brew Recipe](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/orange-infused-cold-brew-recipe\/)\n\nThis citrus-filled cold brew is perfect for a hot summer day. It is smooth, refreshing and easy to make in any quantity.\n\n[Strawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-cocktail\/)\n\nAn incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, fresh strawberry flavors & a minty aroma that is perfect for any sunny afternoon.\n\n![Cold brew coffee](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/how-to-make-cold-brew-500x500.jpg)\n\n## The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee\nSmooth, refreshing and incredibly delicious, cold brew coffee is an excellent way to enjoy your coffee any time of the year. It's easy to make in batches and use throughout the entire week or next time you have a party. This recipe is for a larger batch brew, but you can easily scale it down by sticking to a 1:11 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 11 grams of water)\n\nPrep Time 10 minutes\n\nSteeping Time 1 day\n\nCourse Drinks\n\nCuisine American\n\nServings [16](https:\/\/pullandpourcoffee.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee\/) 8 oz servings\n\n- Honour Cold Brew Maker\n\n- 12 oz coffee ground coarsely\n- 1 gallon water filtered\n\n- **Coarsely grind coffee.** Because you steep the coffee grounds for such an extended period of time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted.\n- **Combine coffee and water.** Add filtered water to cold brew maker until just below the rim of the jar (if you are using less coffee reduce the water amount proportionally). Add coffee to center filter.\n- **Stir coffee.** The coffee will float to the top. Wait 1 minute and use spoon or other stirrer to stir inside the filter to help settle the coffee grounds.\n- **Allow coffee to steep**. Wait between 12-24 hours for the coffee to steep.\n- **Remove coffee**. Slowly remove the filter from the cold brew maker and allow coffee to drain from the filter.\n- **Enjoy\\!** Store the finished cold brew in the fridge and enjoy over the next week. The cold brew coffee can be drunk straight or diluted with water or milk to taste.\n\nDuring steeping the coffee can be at room temperature. 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Boilerpipe Text	Brew Specs Grind Coarse Brew Ratio 1:12 Water Temp 70 - 80° F Room Temperature Total Brew Time 24:00 12 - 24 hours Few things are better on a hot summer day than a delicious glass of iced coffee. While I love flash brew coffee , a smooth refreshing cold brew is hard to beat. Making cold brew is incredibly simple, can be easily be done ahead of time and requires almost no special equipment. Table of Contents What is Cold Brew Coffee? Why Make Cold Brew Coffee Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee Questions About Cold Brew Coffee What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee? The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Recipe What is Cold Brew Coffee? Cold brew coffee is made by steeping coffee grounds in room temperature water for an extended period of time (any where from 12 to 48 hours). Instead of using hot water to extract flavor from the coffee beans, cold brew coffee uses time. This extended brew time can create a smooth, potentially less bitter coffee. Depending on the coffee to water ratio you use, it can be brewed to drink or made as a concentrate that you dilute with water or milk. Cold brew coffee is easy to make ahead, so it is ready for you right when you need that caffeine hit. Homemade cold brew coffee keeps in the fridge quite well. It is best within 24-48 hours, but can be stored for up to a week or two. Cold brew coffee can have less acidity and be easier to drink. If hot brewed coffee is a bit too acidic for you, cold brew may be a great option. Homemade cold brew is much more affordable than buying it from a coffee shop every morning. Cold brew coffee is easy to make in large quantities (especially if you have a larger container to make it in like the Honour Cold Brew maker ) making it the perfect option when making coffee for a group. It’s flexible. It can be made stronger as a concentrate or at a ready-to-drink consistency. It can be drunk black or mixed with cream. It’s a great mix-in for coffee cocktails. This Cold Brew Old Fashioned recipe is my favorite! It’s delicious! Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee Time needed: 1 day and 15 minutes The process of making cold brew coffee is incredibly simple. Here’s an overview on how to make cold brew coffee at home. Coarsely grind your coffee beans. Because of the long steeping time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. Combine coffee and water. You can either mix the coffee and water together directly or use some sort of filter or mesh system to make the final straining of water from the coffee grounds easier. Wait 12-24 hours. Cold brew requires time to slow-steep the coffee grounds with the water. There is no magic time, but usually somewhere between 12-24 hours works best. Experiment to find the timing that tastes best to you and works best with your schedule. Filter & serve. If you’ve mixed the coffee and water together, you’ll need to use a cheese cloth or other filter to separate the coffee grounds. If you’ve used a cold brew maker with a filter you can simply remove the filter and your cold brew is ready to serve! Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee If you don’t have a good grinder, buy a bag of fresh coffee from a local roaster, have them grind it coarse for you and then go home and use it right away for your cold brew. Use high quality coffee . The final coffee you make can only be as good as the initial coffee you use. Use fresh, high quality coffee (ideally from a local roaster). Some of the more fruit-forward, vibrant coffees will lose some of their edge when exposed to a slow brew, so I have found it is better to stick to coffees that are smoother, creamier and a bit more balanced. Use the proper grind . You want to use a coarse grind when making cold brew, but the consistency of the grind is important to make sure you get an even extraction from your cold brew. Ideally you would use a burr grinder vs. a blade grinder, which will allow for a more consistent grind. Experiment with the coffee to water ratio . There is a wide range of recommended coffee to water ratios when you look up various cold brew techniques. No one way is necessarily right. The ratio I recommend in this article creates a more ready to drink cold brew that shouldn’t need much dilution with cream or water. If you prefer to create a more concentrated cold brew, you can reduce the amount of water and then add it back in as cream or water after brewing. Find out what works and tastes best for you! Experiment with steep time . In my recipe below I recommend a steep time of 24 hours, but there is a lot of flexibility in the timing. In general you want to keep it to more than 12 hours and less than 48 hours, but anywhere in that window can yield great results, so find what works and tastes best for you. Questions About Cold Brew Coffee Does cold brew coffee have more caffeine than other iced or hot coffee? While cold brew can have more caffeine, it doesn’t necessarily have to. The reason for this belief is that cold brew is usually made at a stronger coffee to water ratio. If you drink it at this more concentrated level, it will have more caffeine, but if you dilute with water or milk/cream, it won’t necessarily. The amount of caffeine can also be impacted by the specific coffee you use, the length of time you steep the coffee and more. Should you make cold brew coffee as a concentrate? When making cold brew, you can decide to make it stronger as a concentrate (1:2 to 1:6 coffee to water ratio) or more diluted and ready-to-drink (1:8 to 1:16). If you prefer to dilute your cold brew with water, I find it better to make the cold brew at a ready-to-drink ratio because I find it tastes fuller and more balanced when the water is added before steeping vs. directly before drinking. If you prefer to add cream or milk to your cold brew though, making a concentrate works better, so you can dilute, while still keeping your cold brew at the proper ratio. How long does cold brew coffee last after making it? There is some debate on this question and the answers will range from 24-48 hours to two weeks. I find cold brew you make at home tastes best within one week of making it—though I’ve pushed it to two weeks before and it is close to the original quality. Cold brew you purchase from the store many times will have longer “best buy” dates, so if you purchase always be sure to check the date on the package. Honour Cold Brew Maker + coffee beans What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee? The bare essentials when it comes to making cold brew at home include a container to steep the coffee/water and a filter to separate them after steeping. You can do this with a mason jar and cheese cloth/strainer, but if you plan to make cold brew coffee regularly, it is worth investing in a cold brew maker that makes the entire process easier. The cold brew maker shown in this post is the Honour Cold Brew Maker . It’s great because it has a specific area for the coffee grounds, so after steeping you can easily take it out and the cold brew coffee is ready to go. It already is in the container you’ll store it in and has a pour spout to make it incredibly easy to store. Easy peasy. Recipes with Cold Brew Coffee Cold Brew Old Fashioned Enjoy this classic bourbon cocktail with a caffeinated twist Topo Chico Sparkling Cold Brew Few drinks are more refreshing on a summer afternoon than sparkling water and iced coffee. Most afternoons in the summer… Orange-Infused Cold Brew Recipe This citrus-filled cold brew is perfect for a hot summer day. It is smooth, refreshing and easy to make in any quantity. Strawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail An incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, fresh strawberry flavors & a minty aroma that is perfect for any sunny afternoon. The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Smooth, refreshing and incredibly delicious, cold brew coffee is an excellent way to enjoy your coffee any time of the year. It's easy to make in batches and use throughout the entire week or next time you have a party. This recipe is for a larger batch brew, but you can easily scale it down by sticking to a 1:11 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 11 grams of water) Prep Time 10 minutes Steeping Time 1 day Course Drinks Cuisine American Servings 16 8 oz servings Honour Cold Brew Maker 12 oz coffee ground coarsely 1 gallon water filtered Coarsely grind coffee. Because you steep the coffee grounds for such an extended period of time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. Combine coffee and water. Add filtered water to cold brew maker until just below the rim of the jar (if you are using less coffee reduce the water amount proportionally). Add coffee to center filter. Stir coffee. The coffee will float to the top. Wait 1 minute and use spoon or other stirrer to stir inside the filter to help settle the coffee grounds. Allow coffee to steep . Wait between 12-24 hours for the coffee to steep. Remove coffee . Slowly remove the filter from the cold brew maker and allow coffee to drain from the filter. Enjoy! Store the finished cold brew in the fridge and enjoy over the next week. The cold brew coffee can be drunk straight or diluted with water or milk to taste. During steeping the coffee can be at room temperature. If stored in the fridge though, you may need to steep the coffee a bit longer. If using the Honour Cold Brew maker, be sure to keep the lid loose after seeping to allow for proper pouring. Keyword cold brew Let us know how it was! Free Download Download the free , printable coffee brew guide cheatsheet Quick reference for ratios, water temp & brew times 8 brew methods including chemex, V60, aeropress & more Serving sizes and tips for each brew method
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While I love [flash brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-japanese-iced-coffee/), a smooth refreshing cold brew is hard to beat. Making cold brew is incredibly simple, can be easily be done ahead of time and requires almost no special equipment. Table of Contents 1. [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee) 2. [Why Make Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#why-make-cold-brew-coffee) 3. [Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#steps-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) 4. [Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#tips-when-making-cold-brew-coffee) 5. [Questions About Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#questions-about-cold-brew-coffee) 6. [What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#what-equipment-do-you-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) 7. [The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#wprm-recipe-container-5999) ## What is Cold Brew Coffee? Cold brew coffee is made by steeping coffee grounds in room temperature water for an extended period of time (any where from 12 to 48 hours). Instead of using hot water to extract flavor from the coffee beans, cold brew coffee uses time. This extended brew time can create a smooth, potentially less bitter coffee. Depending on the coffee to water ratio you use, it can be brewed to drink or made as a concentrate that you dilute with water or milk. ## Why Make Cold Brew Coffee - Cold brew coffee is easy to make ahead, so it is ready for you right when you need that caffeine hit. - Homemade cold brew coffee keeps in the fridge quite well. It is best within 24-48 hours, but can be stored for up to a week or two. - Cold brew coffee can have less acidity and be easier to drink. If hot brewed coffee is a bit too acidic for you, cold brew may be a great option. - Homemade cold brew is much more affordable than buying it from a coffee shop every morning. - Cold brew coffee is easy to make in large quantities (especially if you have a larger container to make it in like the [Honour Cold Brew maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/go/honour)) making it the perfect option when making coffee for a group. - It’s flexible. It can be made stronger as a concentrate or at a ready-to-drink consistency. It can be drunk black or mixed with cream. - It’s a great mix-in for coffee cocktails. This [Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/cold-brew-old-fashioned/) recipe is my favorite\! - It’s delicious\! ![Cold brew coffee, ready to serve](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cold-brew-coffee-ready-to-serve-1024x683.jpg) ![Cold brew coffee, ready to serve](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cold-brew-coffee-ready-to-serve-1024x683.jpg) ## Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee Time needed: 1 day and 15 minutes The process of making cold brew coffee is incredibly simple. Here’s an overview on how to make cold brew coffee at home. 1. Coarsely grind your coffee beans. Because of the long steeping time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind.jpg) ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind.jpg) 2. Combine coffee and water. You can either mix the coffee and water together directly or use some sort of filter or mesh system to make the final straining of water from the coffee grounds easier.![Add coffee grounds for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee.jpg) ![Add coffee grounds for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee.jpg) 3. Wait 12-24 hours. Cold brew requires time to slow-steep the coffee grounds with the water. There is no magic time, but usually somewhere between 12-24 hours works best. Experiment to find the timing that tastes best to you and works best with your schedule.![Cold brew coffee steeping](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait.jpg) ![Cold brew coffee steeping](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait.jpg) 4. Filter & serve. If you’ve mixed the coffee and water together, you’ll need to use a cheese cloth or other filter to separate the coffee grounds. If you’ve used a cold brew maker with a filter you can simply remove the filter and your cold brew is ready to serve\!![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve.jpg) ![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve.jpg) ## Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee > If you don’t have a good grinder, buy a bag of fresh coffee from a local roaster, have them grind it coarse for you and then go home and use it right away for your cold brew. - Use high quality coffee. The final coffee you make can only be as good as the initial coffee you use. Use fresh, high quality coffee (ideally from a local roaster). Some of the more fruit-forward, vibrant coffees will lose some of their edge when exposed to a slow brew, so I have found it is better to stick to coffees that are smoother, creamier and a bit more balanced. - Use the proper grind. You want to use a coarse grind when making cold brew, but the consistency of the grind is important to make sure you get an even extraction from your cold brew. Ideally you would use a [burr grinder](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/recommended-products/#grinders) vs. a blade grinder, which will allow for a more consistent grind. - Experiment with the coffee to water ratio. There is a wide range of recommended coffee to water ratios when you look up various cold brew techniques. No one way is necessarily right. The ratio I recommend in this article creates a more ready to drink cold brew that shouldn’t need much dilution with cream or water. If you prefer to create a more concentrated cold brew, you can reduce the amount of water and then add it back in as cream or water after brewing. Find out what works and tastes best for you\! - Experiment with steep time. In my recipe below I recommend a steep time of 24 hours, but there is a lot of flexibility in the timing. In general you want to keep it to more than 12 hours and less than 48 hours, but anywhere in that window can yield great results, so find what works and tastes best for you. ## Questions About Cold Brew Coffee Does cold brew coffee have more caffeine than other iced or hot coffee? While cold brew can have more caffeine, it doesn’t necessarily have to. The reason for this belief is that cold brew is usually made at a stronger coffee to water ratio. If you drink it at this more concentrated level, it will have more caffeine, but if you dilute with water or milk/cream, it won’t necessarily. The amount of caffeine can also be impacted by the specific coffee you use, the length of time you steep the coffee and more. Should you make cold brew coffee as a concentrate? When making cold brew, you can decide to make it stronger as a concentrate (1:2 to 1:6 coffee to water ratio) or more diluted and ready-to-drink (1:8 to 1:16). If you prefer to dilute your cold brew with water, I find it better to make the cold brew at a ready-to-drink ratio because I find it tastes fuller and more balanced when the water is added before steeping vs. directly before drinking. If you prefer to add cream or milk to your cold brew though, making a concentrate works better, so you can dilute, while still keeping your cold brew at the proper ratio. How long does cold brew coffee last after making it? There is some debate on this question and the answers will range from 24-48 hours to two weeks. I find cold brew you make at home tastes best within one week of making it—though I’ve pushed it to two weeks before and it is close to the original quality. Cold brew you purchase from the store many times will have longer “best buy” dates, so if you purchase always be sure to check the date on the package. ![Coffee and Honour cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-what-you-need-1024x683.jpg) ![Coffee and Honour cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-what-you-need-1024x683.jpg) Honour Cold Brew Maker + coffee beans ## What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee? The bare essentials when it comes to making cold brew at home include a container to steep the coffee/water and a filter to separate them after steeping. You can do this with a mason jar and cheese cloth/strainer, but if you plan to make cold brew coffee regularly, it is worth investing in a cold brew maker that makes the entire process easier. The cold brew maker shown in this post is the [Honour Cold Brew Maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/go/honour-cold-brew-maker/). It’s great because it has a specific area for the coffee grounds, so after steeping you can easily take it out and the cold brew coffee is ready to go. It already is in the container you’ll store it in and has a pour spout to make it incredibly easy to store. Easy peasy. ## Recipes with Cold Brew Coffee [![](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cold-brew-old-fashioned-final-2.jpg)](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/cold-brew-old-fashioned/) ### [Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/cold-brew-old-fashioned/) Enjoy this classic bourbon cocktail with a caffeinated twist [![](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/topo-chinco-sparkling-cold-brew-final6-1.jpg)](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/topo-chico-sparkling-cold-brew/) ### [Topo Chico Sparkling Cold Brew](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/topo-chico-sparkling-cold-brew/) Few drinks are more refreshing on a summer afternoon than sparkling water and iced coffee. Most afternoons in the summer… [![](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/orange-infused-cold-brew-final.jpg)](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/orange-infused-cold-brew-recipe/) ### [Orange-Infused Cold Brew Recipe](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/orange-infused-cold-brew-recipe/) This citrus-filled cold brew is perfect for a hot summer day. It is smooth, refreshing and easy to make in any quantity. [![Strawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-final-2.jpg)](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-cocktail/) ### [Strawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-cocktail/) An incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, fresh strawberry flavors & a minty aroma that is perfect for any sunny afternoon. ### Ready to make your own cold brew? Get an Honour Cold Brew Maker to start making amazing cold brew coffee at home now. [Buy now on Amazon](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/go/honour-cold-brew-maker/) ![Cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-500x500.jpg) ![Cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-500x500.jpg) ## The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Smooth, refreshing and incredibly delicious, cold brew coffee is an excellent way to enjoy your coffee any time of the year. It's easy to make in batches and use throughout the entire week or next time you have a party. This recipe is for a larger batch brew, but you can easily scale it down by sticking to a 1:11 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 11 grams of water) [Print Recipe](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wprm_print/the-best-at-home-cold-brew-coffee) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpullandpourcoffee.com%2Fhow-to-make-cold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fpullandpourcoffee.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F05%2Fhow-to-make-cold-brew.jpg&description=The+Best+At-Home+Cold+Brew+Coffee&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Steeping Time 1 day d Course Drinks Cuisine American Servings [16](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/) 8 oz servings ### Equipment - Honour Cold Brew Maker ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - 12 oz coffee ground coarsely - 1 gallon water filtered ### Instructions - Coarsely grind coffee. Because you steep the coffee grounds for such an extended period of time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind-300x200.jpg) ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind-300x200.jpg) - Combine coffee and water. Add filtered water to cold brew maker until just below the rim of the jar (if you are using less coffee reduce the water amount proportionally). Add coffee to center filter. ![Adding coffee grounds to water to make cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee-to-water-300x200.jpg) ![Adding coffee grounds to water to make cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee-to-water-300x200.jpg) - Stir coffee. The coffee will float to the top. Wait 1 minute and use spoon or other stirrer to stir inside the filter to help settle the coffee grounds. ![Stirring coffee grounds in cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-stir-grounds-300x200.jpg) ![Stirring coffee grounds in cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-stir-grounds-300x200.jpg) - Allow coffee to steep. Wait between 12-24 hours for the coffee to steep. ![Cold brew coffee steeping](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait-300x200.jpg) ![Cold brew coffee steeping](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait-300x200.jpg) - Remove coffee. Slowly remove the filter from the cold brew maker and allow coffee to drain from the filter. ![Removing coffee grounds from cold brew maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-remove-coffee-300x200.jpg) ![Removing coffee grounds from cold brew maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-remove-coffee-300x200.jpg) - Enjoy\! Store the finished cold brew in the fridge and enjoy over the next week. The cold brew coffee can be drunk straight or diluted with water or milk to taste. ![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve-300x200.jpg) ![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve-300x200.jpg) ### Notes During steeping the coffee can be at room temperature. If stored in the fridge though, you may need to steep the coffee a bit longer. If using the Honour Cold Brew maker, be sure to keep the lid loose after seeping to allow for proper pouring. 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Readable Markdown	#### Brew Specs Grind Coarse Brew Ratio 1:12 Water Temp 70 - 80° F Room Temperature Total Brew Time 24:00 12 - 24 hours Few things are better on a hot summer day than a delicious glass of iced coffee. While I love [flash brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-japanese-iced-coffee/), a smooth refreshing cold brew is hard to beat. Making cold brew is incredibly simple, can be easily be done ahead of time and requires almost no special equipment. Table of Contents 1. [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee) 2. [Why Make Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#why-make-cold-brew-coffee) 3. [Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#steps-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) 4. [Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#tips-when-making-cold-brew-coffee) 5. [Questions About Cold Brew Coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#questions-about-cold-brew-coffee) 6. [What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee?](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#what-equipment-do-you-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) 7. [The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#wprm-recipe-container-5999) ## What is Cold Brew Coffee? Cold brew coffee is made by steeping coffee grounds in room temperature water for an extended period of time (any where from 12 to 48 hours). Instead of using hot water to extract flavor from the coffee beans, cold brew coffee uses time. This extended brew time can create a smooth, potentially less bitter coffee. Depending on the coffee to water ratio you use, it can be brewed to drink or made as a concentrate that you dilute with water or milk. - Cold brew coffee is easy to make ahead, so it is ready for you right when you need that caffeine hit. - Homemade cold brew coffee keeps in the fridge quite well. It is best within 24-48 hours, but can be stored for up to a week or two. - Cold brew coffee can have less acidity and be easier to drink. If hot brewed coffee is a bit too acidic for you, cold brew may be a great option. - Homemade cold brew is much more affordable than buying it from a coffee shop every morning. - Cold brew coffee is easy to make in large quantities (especially if you have a larger container to make it in like the [Honour Cold Brew maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/go/honour)) making it the perfect option when making coffee for a group. - It’s flexible. It can be made stronger as a concentrate or at a ready-to-drink consistency. It can be drunk black or mixed with cream. - It’s a great mix-in for coffee cocktails. This [Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/cold-brew-old-fashioned/) recipe is my favorite\! - It’s delicious\! ![Cold brew coffee, ready to serve](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cold-brew-coffee-ready-to-serve-1024x683.jpg) ## Steps to Make Cold Brew Coffee Time needed: 1 day and 15 minutes The process of making cold brew coffee is incredibly simple. Here’s an overview on how to make cold brew coffee at home. 1. Coarsely grind your coffee beans. Because of the long steeping time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. ![Coarsely grinding coffee for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-grind.jpg) 2. Combine coffee and water. You can either mix the coffee and water together directly or use some sort of filter or mesh system to make the final straining of water from the coffee grounds easier.![Add coffee grounds for cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-coffee.jpg) 3. Wait 12-24 hours. Cold brew requires time to slow-steep the coffee grounds with the water. There is no magic time, but usually somewhere between 12-24 hours works best. Experiment to find the timing that tastes best to you and works best with your schedule.![Cold brew coffee steeping](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-wait.jpg) 4. Filter & serve. If you’ve mixed the coffee and water together, you’ll need to use a cheese cloth or other filter to separate the coffee grounds. If you’ve used a cold brew maker with a filter you can simply remove the filter and your cold brew is ready to serve\!![Dispensing cold brew coffee from cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-serve.jpg) ## Tips When Making Cold Brew Coffee > If you don’t have a good grinder, buy a bag of fresh coffee from a local roaster, have them grind it coarse for you and then go home and use it right away for your cold brew. - Use high quality coffee. The final coffee you make can only be as good as the initial coffee you use. Use fresh, high quality coffee (ideally from a local roaster). Some of the more fruit-forward, vibrant coffees will lose some of their edge when exposed to a slow brew, so I have found it is better to stick to coffees that are smoother, creamier and a bit more balanced. - Use the proper grind. You want to use a coarse grind when making cold brew, but the consistency of the grind is important to make sure you get an even extraction from your cold brew. Ideally you would use a [burr grinder](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/recommended-products/#grinders) vs. a blade grinder, which will allow for a more consistent grind. - Experiment with the coffee to water ratio. There is a wide range of recommended coffee to water ratios when you look up various cold brew techniques. No one way is necessarily right. The ratio I recommend in this article creates a more ready to drink cold brew that shouldn’t need much dilution with cream or water. If you prefer to create a more concentrated cold brew, you can reduce the amount of water and then add it back in as cream or water after brewing. Find out what works and tastes best for you\! - Experiment with steep time. In my recipe below I recommend a steep time of 24 hours, but there is a lot of flexibility in the timing. In general you want to keep it to more than 12 hours and less than 48 hours, but anywhere in that window can yield great results, so find what works and tastes best for you. ## Questions About Cold Brew Coffee Does cold brew coffee have more caffeine than other iced or hot coffee? While cold brew can have more caffeine, it doesn’t necessarily have to. The reason for this belief is that cold brew is usually made at a stronger coffee to water ratio. If you drink it at this more concentrated level, it will have more caffeine, but if you dilute with water or milk/cream, it won’t necessarily. The amount of caffeine can also be impacted by the specific coffee you use, the length of time you steep the coffee and more. Should you make cold brew coffee as a concentrate? When making cold brew, you can decide to make it stronger as a concentrate (1:2 to 1:6 coffee to water ratio) or more diluted and ready-to-drink (1:8 to 1:16). If you prefer to dilute your cold brew with water, I find it better to make the cold brew at a ready-to-drink ratio because I find it tastes fuller and more balanced when the water is added before steeping vs. directly before drinking. If you prefer to add cream or milk to your cold brew though, making a concentrate works better, so you can dilute, while still keeping your cold brew at the proper ratio. How long does cold brew coffee last after making it? There is some debate on this question and the answers will range from 24-48 hours to two weeks. I find cold brew you make at home tastes best within one week of making it—though I’ve pushed it to two weeks before and it is close to the original quality. Cold brew you purchase from the store many times will have longer “best buy” dates, so if you purchase always be sure to check the date on the package. ![Coffee and Honour cold brew coffee maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-what-you-need-1024x683.jpg) Honour Cold Brew Maker + coffee beans ## What Equipment Do You Need to Make Cold Brew Coffee? The bare essentials when it comes to making cold brew at home include a container to steep the coffee/water and a filter to separate them after steeping. You can do this with a mason jar and cheese cloth/strainer, but if you plan to make cold brew coffee regularly, it is worth investing in a cold brew maker that makes the entire process easier. The cold brew maker shown in this post is the [Honour Cold Brew Maker](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/go/honour-cold-brew-maker/). It’s great because it has a specific area for the coffee grounds, so after steeping you can easily take it out and the cold brew coffee is ready to go. It already is in the container you’ll store it in and has a pour spout to make it incredibly easy to store. Easy peasy. ## Recipes with Cold Brew Coffee [Cold Brew Old Fashioned](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/cold-brew-old-fashioned/) Enjoy this classic bourbon cocktail with a caffeinated twist [Topo Chico Sparkling Cold Brew](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/topo-chico-sparkling-cold-brew/) Few drinks are more refreshing on a summer afternoon than sparkling water and iced coffee. Most afternoons in the summer… [Orange-Infused Cold Brew Recipe](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/orange-infused-cold-brew-recipe/) This citrus-filled cold brew is perfect for a hot summer day. It is smooth, refreshing and easy to make in any quantity. [Strawberry Mojito Cold Brew Cocktail](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/strawberry-mojito-cold-brew-cocktail/) An incredibly refreshing mocktail featuring a perfect blend of smooth cold brew coffee, fresh strawberry flavors & a minty aroma that is perfect for any sunny afternoon. ![Cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-500x500.jpg) ## The Best At-Home Cold Brew Coffee Smooth, refreshing and incredibly delicious, cold brew coffee is an excellent way to enjoy your coffee any time of the year. It's easy to make in batches and use throughout the entire week or next time you have a party. This recipe is for a larger batch brew, but you can easily scale it down by sticking to a 1:11 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 11 grams of water) Prep Time 10 minutes Steeping Time 1 day Course Drinks Cuisine American Servings [16](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/) 8 oz servings - Honour Cold Brew Maker - 12 oz coffee ground coarsely - 1 gallon water filtered - Coarsely grind coffee. Because you steep the coffee grounds for such an extended period of time, you want your coffee grounds to be ground fairly coarse so the coffee does not get over-extracted. - Combine coffee and water. Add filtered water to cold brew maker until just below the rim of the jar (if you are using less coffee reduce the water amount proportionally). Add coffee to center filter. - Stir coffee. The coffee will float to the top. Wait 1 minute and use spoon or other stirrer to stir inside the filter to help settle the coffee grounds. - Allow coffee to steep. Wait between 12-24 hours for the coffee to steep. - Remove coffee. Slowly remove the filter from the cold brew maker and allow coffee to drain from the filter. - Enjoy\! Store the finished cold brew in the fridge and enjoy over the next week. The cold brew coffee can be drunk straight or diluted with water or milk to taste. During steeping the coffee can be at room temperature. If stored in the fridge though, you may need to steep the coffee a bit longer. If using the Honour Cold Brew maker, be sure to keep the lid loose after seeping to allow for proper pouring. Keyword cold brew [Let us know](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/#comment) how it was\! ![Adding cream to cold brew coffee](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-make-cold-brew-steps-add-cream-1024x683.jpg) ###### Free Download ### Download the free, printable coffee brew guide cheatsheet - Quick reference for ratios, water temp & brew times - 8 brew methods including chemex, V60, aeropress & more - Serving sizes and tips for each brew method ![The Coffee Brew Guide Cheatsheet preview](https://pullandpourcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/coffee-cheatsheet.png)
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