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Make super easy cold brew coffee for the perfect cup of iced coffee! Cold brew is less bitter than regular coffee and is so tasty!
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Do you run your day on caffeine? Iām over here in solidarity with you. My day cannot begin until this momma has at least 2 cups of coffee in peace & quiet. Itās why I wake up 45 minutes before the rest of the family. But, I have a small confession to makeā¦. I never liked coffee.
Like Ever. Never Ever.
Then, Jordan introduced me to iced coffee. Ohmigosh, it was a game changer. Iāve learned there are several perks to being a former baristaās wife. One of them was learning about iced coffee and cold brew.
The Perfectly Easy Recipe for Cold Brew Coffee
First things first. Letās be honest, iced coffee is NOT hot coffee poured over ice. Itās not the hot coffee that you meant to drink this morning and then set in the fridge.Ā
#RealMomMoment
Real iced coffee is actually something called
Cold Brew
.
Iāve learned that by allowing the coffee beans to sit in cold filtered water allows the oils to be released into the water. Iām not a chemist, Iām not sure whatĀ happens. But itās magic. Pure caffeinated magic in concentrate form. *sigh*
For our iced cold brew coffee, we use a
French Press
. If you havenāt used one before, it isĀ a method of drawing out theĀ oils of coffee beans, but for hot coffee. In this house, we use it exclusively for iced coffee (see above note aboutĀ perks ofĀ living with a former barista).
This is the time to break out the French Press thatĀ you received as a wedding gift.
YES.
Ā If you donāt have one,Ā youāll need to make the coffee & water in a pitch or mason jar and strain with a cheesecloth. It will be one extra step of filtering itĀ through the cheesecloth.
Donāt have a French Press?
Need to see cold brew coffee in action?
This video tutorial on Cold Brew Coffee is super helpful
!
Love making coffee at home? Make your own little DIY coffee bar! Iāll send you the must-haves to get it started š
We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.
The Best Coffee for Cold Brew
It all begins with great coffee! And it doesnāt need to be expensive.
Weāve tried everything from Caribou, Godiva, Colombian, Folgers in Bulk, and all the Starbucks.
Each has their own taste and itās definitely what you prefer.Ā
However, over the years, weāve learned the most important thing about making cold brew coffee-
ā fresh coarse coffee grounds.
First, youāll want to begin with freshly ground coarse coffee.
But wait, you have lots of little people running around and donāt have time to grind them yourself?
Thatās okay before kids I had the nerve to do it myself, too. šĀ
Now, this momma has to rely on someone else to grind her coffee.
Win some, lose some I guess. Anyways, if you can grind your own beans, fabulous, Iām envious. If you cannot, measure out 1/2 cup of your grounds from your Costco sized tub.
If you donāt buy your coffee from Costco, you can always go to your neighborhood coffee shop or Starbucks. They will grind your whole bean coffee for you on-site! Make sure to share that you want it coarsely ground, not the usual.
Store your coffee tightly sealed and out of sunlight. Youāll be good to go.
Related Posts I Think Youāll Enjoy:
Copycat Starbucks Salted Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew
Easy No Bake Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bites
Love coffee at home? Grab a copy of my favorite DIY coffee bar checklist located at the bottom of this post! It only takes a few items to create your own little coffee shop š
In a
Bodum French Press
, I fill the press with cold filtered water just to the bottom of the top metal band. This gives enough head space for the coffee. Pour the coffee grounds over the water.
\
Patiently wait 8-12 hours for the coffee to develop! Then itās the best part. Not only do you get to enjoy the fruits of your patience, but you get to press down the French press. My husband usually beats me to it. It makes me sad for a small moment. š
I like to serve my coffee over a glass full of ice (
it dilutes it perfectly
) and some sweet creamer. Feel free to toss in your preferred sweetener or milk.
Enjoy!
P.S. Since weāve moved North to Michigan, and it seems unusual to drink iced coffee all year long, Iāve learned to appreciate the hot stuff too!
š
P.S.S. Weāve
moved to Arizona
! Iām back to enjoying cold brew coffee year around!
Ingredients
1/2 cup coarse coffee grounds
32 ounces of cold filtered water
Optional: Creamer or Sweetener
Instructions
Fill the French Press with water to just below metal collar. Leave enough room for the coffee.
Pour the coffee grounds over the water.
Gently set the French Press Lid on top of the coffee mixture. Do not plunge.
Let sit for 8-12 hours. Plunge the French Press.
Pour the concentrate over a glass of ice. Add creamer or sugar as desired.
Store remaining coffee concentrate in the refrigerator.
Cheers!
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# Quick & Easy Cold Brew \[Iced Coffee Recipe\]
ByBrittany Wise
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Do you run your day on caffeine? Iām over here in solidarity with you. My day cannot begin until this momma has at least 2 cups of coffee in peace & quiet. Itās why I wake up 45 minutes before the rest of the family. But, I have a small confession to makeā¦. I never liked coffee. *Like Ever. Never Ever.*
Then, Jordan introduced me to iced coffee. Ohmigosh, it was a game changer. Iāve learned there are several perks to being a former baristaās wife. One of them was learning about iced coffee and cold brew.
## **The Perfectly Easy Recipe for Cold Brew Coffee**
First things first. Letās be honest, iced coffee is NOT hot coffee poured over ice. Itās not the hot coffee that you meant to drink this morning and then set in the fridge. *\#RealMomMoment*

**Real iced coffee is actually something called *Cold Brew*.**
Iāve learned that by allowing the coffee beans to sit in cold filtered water allows the oils to be released into the water. Iām not a chemist, Iām not sure what happens. But itās magic. Pure caffeinated magic in concentrate form. \*sigh\*
For our iced cold brew coffee, we use a **[French Press](http://amzn.to/2l7uLFQ)**

. If you havenāt used one before, it is a method of drawing out the oils of coffee beans, but for hot coffee. In this house, we use it exclusively for iced coffee (see above note about perks of living with a former barista).
This is the time to break out the French Press that you received as a wedding gift. *YES.* If you donāt have one, youāll need to make the coffee & water in a pitch or mason jar and strain with a cheesecloth. It will be one extra step of filtering it through the cheesecloth.
***Donāt have a French Press?*** Need to see cold brew coffee in action? **[This video tutorial on Cold Brew Coffee is super helpful](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_cold_brew_coffee/)**\!

##
**Love making coffee at home? Make your own little DIY coffee bar! Iāll send you the must-haves to get it started š**
##
## **The Best Coffee for Cold Brew**
It all begins with great coffee! And it doesnāt need to be expensive.
Weāve tried everything from Caribou, Godiva, Colombian, Folgers in Bulk, and all the Starbucks.
Each has their own taste and itās definitely what you prefer.
However, over the years, weāve learned the most important thing about making cold brew coffee-*ā fresh coarse coffee grounds.*
First, youāll want to begin with freshly ground coarse coffee.
*But wait, you have lots of little people running around and donāt have time to grind them yourself?*
Thatās okay before kids I had the nerve to do it myself, too. š
**Now, this momma has to rely on someone else to grind her coffee.** Win some, lose some I guess. Anyways, if you can grind your own beans, fabulous, Iām envious. If you cannot, measure out 1/2 cup of your grounds from your Costco sized tub.
If you donāt buy your coffee from Costco, you can always go to your neighborhood coffee shop or Starbucks. They will grind your whole bean coffee for you on-site! Make sure to share that you want it coarsely ground, not the usual.
Store your coffee tightly sealed and out of sunlight. Youāll be good to go.

***Related Posts I Think Youāll Enjoy:***
- *[Copycat Starbucks Salted Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/starbucks-salted-cream-cold-foam-cold-brew/)*
- *[Easy No Bake Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bites](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-bites/)*
### **Love coffee at home? Grab a copy of my favorite DIY coffee bar checklist located at the bottom of this post! It only takes a few items to create your own little coffee shop š**


In a **[Bodum French Press](http://amzn.to/2l7uLFQ)**

, I fill the press with cold filtered water just to the bottom of the top metal band. This gives enough head space for the coffee. Pour the coffee grounds over the water.

\\

Patiently wait 8-12 hours for the coffee to develop! Then itās the best part. Not only do you get to enjoy the fruits of your patience, but you get to press down the French press. My husband usually beats me to it. It makes me sad for a small moment. š
I like to serve my coffee over a glass full of ice (*it dilutes it perfectly*) and some sweet creamer. Feel free to toss in your preferred sweetener or milk.
Enjoy\!
*P.S. Since weāve moved North to Michigan, and it seems unusual to drink iced coffee all year long, Iāve learned to appreciate the hot stuff too\!* š
*P.S.S. Weāve **[moved to Arizona](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/life-lately-moved-to-arizona/)**! Iām back to enjoying cold brew coffee year around\!*
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# Simple Cold Brew Iced Coffee Recipe
*Yield:* 4
*Prep Time:* 5 minutes
*Cook Time:* 8 hours
*Total Time:* 8 hours 5 minutes
Learn how to make your own iced coffee at home with this delicious and simple cold brew coffee recipe\!
## Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup coarse coffee grounds
- 32 ounces of cold filtered water
- Optional: Creamer or Sweetener
## Instructions
1. Fill the French Press with water to just below metal collar. Leave enough room for the coffee.
2. Pour the coffee grounds over the water.
3. Gently set the French Press Lid on top of the coffee mixture. Do not plunge.
4. Let sit for 8-12 hours. Plunge the French Press.
5. Pour the concentrate over a glass of ice. Add creamer or sugar as desired.
6. Store remaining coffee concentrate in the refrigerator.
Ā© Brittany
**Cuisine:** American / **Category:** Drinks

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## 5 Comments
1. **[Miz Helen](http://www.mizhelenscountrycottage.com/)** says:
[July 29, 2016 at 5:45 pm](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/iced-coffee-cold-brew/#comment-453)
I love Iced Coffee, this looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend\!
Miz Helen
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2. **Sheri** says:
[May 15, 2020 at 12:06 pm](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/iced-coffee-cold-brew/#comment-10864)
Do you let it sit out or in the fridge??
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3. **Spot** says:
[December 23, 2024 at 7:47 am](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/iced-coffee-cold-brew/#comment-20125)
I loved this cold brew coffee recipe! It was super easy to follow, and the taste is incredible. Perfect for those hot days when you need a refreshing caffeine fix. Canāt wait to make it again\!
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4. **Bill** says:
[February 6, 2025 at 8:50 am](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/iced-coffee-cold-brew/#comment-20772)
This cold brew recipe looks fantastic! I love how easy it is to make at home. Canāt wait to try it with some flavored syrups for a little extra kick\!
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5. **Bix** says:
[February 15, 2025 at 11:57 am](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/iced-coffee-cold-brew/#comment-20967)
I tried this cold brew recipe, and it turned out fantastic! Such an easy way to make a refreshing drink at home. Thanks for the clear instructions and tips\!
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*Make super easy cold brew coffee for the perfect cup of iced coffee! Cold brew is less bitter than regular coffee and is so tasty\!*

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Do you run your day on caffeine? Iām over here in solidarity with you. My day cannot begin until this momma has at least 2 cups of coffee in peace & quiet. Itās why I wake up 45 minutes before the rest of the family. But, I have a small confession to makeā¦. I never liked coffee. *Like Ever. Never Ever.*
Then, Jordan introduced me to iced coffee. Ohmigosh, it was a game changer. Iāve learned there are several perks to being a former baristaās wife. One of them was learning about iced coffee and cold brew.
## **The Perfectly Easy Recipe for Cold Brew Coffee**
First things first. Letās be honest, iced coffee is NOT hot coffee poured over ice. Itās not the hot coffee that you meant to drink this morning and then set in the fridge. *\#RealMomMoment*

**Real iced coffee is actually something called *Cold Brew*.**
Iāve learned that by allowing the coffee beans to sit in cold filtered water allows the oils to be released into the water. Iām not a chemist, Iām not sure what happens. But itās magic. Pure caffeinated magic in concentrate form. \*sigh\*
For our iced cold brew coffee, we use a **[French Press](http://amzn.to/2l7uLFQ)**

. If you havenāt used one before, it is a method of drawing out the oils of coffee beans, but for hot coffee. In this house, we use it exclusively for iced coffee (see above note about perks of living with a former barista).
This is the time to break out the French Press that you received as a wedding gift. *YES.* If you donāt have one, youāll need to make the coffee & water in a pitch or mason jar and strain with a cheesecloth. It will be one extra step of filtering it through the cheesecloth.
***Donāt have a French Press?*** Need to see cold brew coffee in action? **[This video tutorial on Cold Brew Coffee is super helpful](https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_cold_brew_coffee/)**\!

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## **The Best Coffee for Cold Brew**
It all begins with great coffee! And it doesnāt need to be expensive.
Weāve tried everything from Caribou, Godiva, Colombian, Folgers in Bulk, and all the Starbucks.
Each has their own taste and itās definitely what you prefer.
However, over the years, weāve learned the most important thing about making cold brew coffee-*ā fresh coarse coffee grounds.*
First, youāll want to begin with freshly ground coarse coffee.
*But wait, you have lots of little people running around and donāt have time to grind them yourself?*
Thatās okay before kids I had the nerve to do it myself, too. š
**Now, this momma has to rely on someone else to grind her coffee.** Win some, lose some I guess. Anyways, if you can grind your own beans, fabulous, Iām envious. If you cannot, measure out 1/2 cup of your grounds from your Costco sized tub.
If you donāt buy your coffee from Costco, you can always go to your neighborhood coffee shop or Starbucks. They will grind your whole bean coffee for you on-site! Make sure to share that you want it coarsely ground, not the usual.
Store your coffee tightly sealed and out of sunlight. Youāll be good to go.

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In a **[Bodum French Press](http://amzn.to/2l7uLFQ)**

, I fill the press with cold filtered water just to the bottom of the top metal band. This gives enough head space for the coffee. Pour the coffee grounds over the water.

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Patiently wait 8-12 hours for the coffee to develop! Then itās the best part. Not only do you get to enjoy the fruits of your patience, but you get to press down the French press. My husband usually beats me to it. It makes me sad for a small moment. š
I like to serve my coffee over a glass full of ice (*it dilutes it perfectly*) and some sweet creamer. Feel free to toss in your preferred sweetener or milk.
Enjoy\!
*P.S. Since weāve moved North to Michigan, and it seems unusual to drink iced coffee all year long, Iāve learned to appreciate the hot stuff too\!* š
*P.S.S. Weāve **[moved to Arizona](https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/life-lately-moved-to-arizona/)**! Iām back to enjoying cold brew coffee year around\!*
## Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarse coffee grounds
- 32 ounces of cold filtered water
- Optional: Creamer or Sweetener
## Instructions
1. Fill the French Press with water to just below metal collar. Leave enough room for the coffee.
2. Pour the coffee grounds over the water.
3. Gently set the French Press Lid on top of the coffee mixture. Do not plunge.
4. Let sit for 8-12 hours. Plunge the French Press.
5. Pour the concentrate over a glass of ice. Add creamer or sugar as desired.
6. Store remaining coffee concentrate in the refrigerator.
**Cheers\!**

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