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Calculated Shard: 158 (from laksa045)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa158.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://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/","crawl_time":1775667800,"first_indexed_time":1632800065,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,simplejoy!www,\/cold-brew-coffee\/ s443","src_root_hash":"5341444605805677558","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Easy Cold Brew Coffee (Easy to Make at Home!) - Simple Joy","meta_descriptions":["Cold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"|\nposted: 06\/30\/25\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my\ndisclosure policy\nCold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe.\nThe warmer summer months on the horizon have me wanting nothing more than sipping a chilled Cold Brew Coffee on my patio while I read a good book. And I want that for you too! Carving out time for ourselves in the midst of busy life is so important.\nOne thing is certain, the cold brew coffee recipe shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back from doing this. With this easy recipe you are going to be able to make this regularly. This recipe has just a few simple steps; you’ll never go back to buying it.\nWhat is Cold Brew Coffee\nCold Brew Coffee is a lot like it sounds. While regular coffee is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds and allowing them to steep and then strain, cold brew uses cold water.\nBecause we are using cold water, the coffee needs to steep in the cold water for much longer than traditional coffee, but the results are delicious cold coffee. If you love\niced coffee\n, chances are good you will enjoy cold brew coffee.\nThis simple cold brew method will have you making this perfect drink every day.\nStep 1: Add Coffee Grounds to a Mason Jar\nI recommend using 1\/2 cup of grounds to approximately 4 cups of filtered water. That being said, if you would like your coffee stronger, you can add more. If you would like a less intense coffee taste, you can add less.\nIf you don’t have a mason jar, you can use any container that seals well.\nStep 2: Cover with Cold Water\nAdd four cups of cold water to the coffee grounds.\nStep 3: Refrigerate for 24 Hours\nThis refrigeration time will give the coffee time to steep, but is not so long that you will miss out on that fresh coffee taste. The time in the fridge will pull out the perfect coffee flavor from the grounds without any bitterness.\nStep 4: Strain the Coffee\nUse a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheese cloth. Pour the steeped coffee through the cheesecloth. While this can be done without a cheesecloth, this is the best way to ensure that the final coffee is grounds free.\nTypically you can find cheesecloths at the grocery store in their baking aisle with the other kitchen products for under $5. I love using them for my Watermelon Margarita too. If you can’t find them, a coffee filter or paper filter would work great as well.\nStep 5: Pour Over Ice and Enjoy\nI love adding\nsimple syrup\nand creamer to my cold brew, but you could certainly enjoy it as is. Please note that it will be difficult to sweeten this with granulated sugar, since it won’t have the heat to dissolve it.\nCold Brew vs Iced Coffee\nCold Brew and Iced Coffee are both cold beverages made from coffee, but that is where their similarities end. The way they are made is completely different.\nIced Coffee\nis brewed hot like traditional coffee. It is then chilled before being served.\nAs mentioned above, cold brew is made from steeping ground coffee with cold water over a 24 hour period.\nWe like making coffee ice cubes so that when we serve iced coffee it doesn’t get diluted, and that would work great here as well.\nCold Brew Ratio\nThe ideal ratio is 1\/2 cup coffee grounds to 4 cups of cold water. This results in the perfectly caffeinated beverage and is the best coffee to water ratio to get the best flavor. You can definitely increase that to up to 1 cup of coffee grounds if you like a more intense cup of coffee.\nStoring\nCold Brew is best when consumed within the first 1 to 3 days it is made. It will last in the refrigerator for two weeks, but the potency will lessen as time goes on.\nOther Coffee Drinks\nIrish Coffee\nSalted Caramel Mocha\nIced Coffee Cocktail\nIf you make any of these delicious coffee drinks, leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you!\nPrep:\n10\nminutes\nChilling Time:\n1\nday\nTotal:\n1\nday\n10\nminutes\nCold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe.\n1\/2\ncup\nground coffee\nsee note\n4\ncups\ncold water\nCombine the ground coffee and the water in a mason jar.\n1\/2 cup ground coffee,\n4 cups  cold water\nLet the coffee steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours.\nStrain the coffee using a cheese cloth and a wire mesh strainer.\nServe the cold brew over ice with your favorite coffee accoutrements such as creamer and\nsimple syrup\n. Please note that granulated sugar won't mix well into the cold brew as it won't have the heat to dissolve.\nUsing this ratio, you will get the same amount of caffeine as you would from a typical glass of coffee. Cold Brew Coffee is only more caffeinated when more grounds to water are used.\nNutrition Information\nCourse:\nDrinks\nCuisine:\nAmerican\ndid you make this\nCold Brew Coffee\n10\nEasy\nDinners\nMEAL PLAN LIKE A BOSS\nHi! 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Please read my [disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#recipe)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2064%2064'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=64&d=mm&r=g)](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/author\/lmlongley\/)\n\nby [Lisa Longley](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/lisa-longley)\n\n\\|\n\nposted: 06\/30\/25\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n\n[Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/&media=https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Cold-Brew-Coffee-Pin-7.jpg&description=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee%20is%20the%20perfect%20easy%20treat%20to%20make%20at%20home.%20Skip%20the%20coffee%20shop%20and%20save%20some%20cash%20with%20this%20easy%20recipe.&title=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\n[Share](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_buttondescription=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee%20is%20the%20perfect%20easy%20treat%20to%20make%20at%20home.%20Skip%20the%20coffee%20shop%20and%20save%20some%20cash%20with%20this%20easy%20recipe.&title=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee \"Share on Facebook\")\n\n[Tweet](https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/&text=Easy%20Cold%20Brew%20Coffeedescription=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee%20is%20the%20perfect%20easy%20treat%20to%20make%20at%20home.%20Skip%20the%20coffee%20shop%20and%20save%20some%20cash%20with%20this%20easy%20recipe.&title=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee \"Share on Twitter\")\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#recipe)\n\nCold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe.\n\n![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp)\n\n[PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER\\!](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/&media=https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Cold-Brew-Coffee-Pin-7.jpg&description=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee%20is%20the%20perfect%20easy%20treat%20to%20make%20at%20home.%20Skip%20the%20coffee%20shop%20and%20save%20some%20cash%20with%20this%20easy%20recipe.&title=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\nThe warmer summer months on the horizon have me wanting nothing more than sipping a chilled Cold Brew Coffee on my patio while I read a good book. And I want that for you too! Carving out time for ourselves in the midst of busy life is so important.\n\nOne thing is certain, the cold brew coffee recipe shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back from doing this. With this easy recipe you are going to be able to make this regularly. This recipe has just a few simple steps; you’ll never go back to buying it.\n\n## What is Cold Brew Coffee\nCold Brew Coffee is a lot like it sounds. While regular coffee is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds and allowing them to steep and then strain, cold brew uses cold water.\n\nBecause we are using cold water, the coffee needs to steep in the cold water for much longer than traditional coffee, but the results are delicious cold coffee. If you love [iced coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/iced-coffee\/), chances are good you will enjoy cold brew coffee.\n\n## How to Make Cold Brew Coffee\nThis simple cold brew method will have you making this perfect drink every day.\n\n### Step 1: Add Coffee Grounds to a Mason Jar\nI recommend using 1\/2 cup of grounds to approximately 4 cups of filtered water. That being said, if you would like your coffee stronger, you can add more. If you would like a less intense coffee taste, you can add less.\n\nIf you don’t have a mason jar, you can use any container that seals well.\n\n### Step 2: Cover with Cold Water\nAdd four cups of cold water to the coffee grounds.\n\n![pouring water into a mason jar that has coffee grounds in it](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![pouring water into a mason jar that has coffee grounds in it](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-ratio-683x1024.webp)\n\n### Step 3: Refrigerate for 24 Hours\nThis refrigeration time will give the coffee time to steep, but is not so long that you will miss out on that fresh coffee taste. The time in the fridge will pull out the perfect coffee flavor from the grounds without any bitterness.\n\n![a mason jar full of water and ground coffee](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![a mason jar full of water and ground coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-make-cold-brew-683x1024.webp)\n\n### Step 4: Strain the Coffee\nUse a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheese cloth. Pour the steeped coffee through the cheesecloth. While this can be done without a cheesecloth, this is the best way to ensure that the final coffee is grounds free.\n\nTypically you can find cheesecloths at the grocery store in their baking aisle with the other kitchen products for under \\$5. I love using them for my Watermelon Margarita too. If you can’t find them, a coffee filter or paper filter would work great as well.\n\n![pouring cold brew coffee through a cheese cloth and wire filter into a pitcher](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![pouring cold brew coffee through a cheese cloth and wire filter into a pitcher](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp)\n\n### Step 5: Pour Over Ice and Enjoy\nI love adding [simple syrup](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/how-to-make-simple-syrup\/) and creamer to my cold brew, but you could certainly enjoy it as is. Please note that it will be difficult to sweeten this with granulated sugar, since it won’t have the heat to dissolve it.\n\n![pouring a cold brew recipe over a ice in a glass tumbler](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![pouring a cold brew recipe over a ice in a glass tumbler](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-recipe-683x1024.webp)\n\n## Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee\nCold Brew and Iced Coffee are both cold beverages made from coffee, but that is where their similarities end. The way they are made is completely different. [Iced Coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/iced-coffee\/) is brewed hot like traditional coffee. It is then chilled before being served.\n\nAs mentioned above, cold brew is made from steeping ground coffee with cold water over a 24 hour period.\n\nWe like making coffee ice cubes so that when we serve iced coffee it doesn’t get diluted, and that would work great here as well.\n## Cold Brew Ratio\nThe ideal ratio is 1\/2 cup coffee grounds to 4 cups of cold water. This results in the perfectly caffeinated beverage and is the best coffee to water ratio to get the best flavor. You can definitely increase that to up to 1 cup of coffee grounds if you like a more intense cup of coffee.\n\n## Storing\nCold Brew is best when consumed within the first 1 to 3 days it is made. It will last in the refrigerator for two weeks, but the potency will lessen as time goes on.\n\n![a glass of cold brew that has cream mixed into it](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![a glass of cold brew that has cream mixed into it](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-683x1024.webp)\n## Other Coffee Drinks\n- [Irish Coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/irish-coffee-recipe\/)\n- [Salted Caramel Mocha](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/salted-caramel-mocha\/)\n- [Iced Coffee Cocktail](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/adult-iced-coffee\/)\n\n**If you make any of these delicious coffee drinks, leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you\\!**\n\nFollow me on social for more recipe ideas & inspiration\\!\n\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/lisasimplejoy)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/simplejoyblog)\n- [Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/simplejoybylisalongley)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/sanity-saving-dinners\/)\n\n5 Secrets For Stress Free Dinners\\![GET THE SECRETS\\!](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/)\n\n![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20300'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-coffee-200x300.webp)\n\n5 from 1 vote\n\n## Cold Brew Coffee\nServes: 4 servings\n\n(tap \\# to scale)\n\nPrep: 10 minutes minutes\n\nChilling Time: 1 day day\n\nTotal: 1 day day 10 minutes minutes\n\nCold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe.\n\n[print](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wprm_print\/cold-brew-coffee) [pin it](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplejoy.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplejoy.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F09%2Fcold-brew-coffee.jpg&description=Cold+Brew+Coffee&is_video=false) [rate](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comments)\n\n### Ingredients\n- 1\/2 cup ground coffee see note\n- 4 cups  cold water\n\n### Instructions\n- Combine the ground coffee and the water in a mason jar.\n  1\/2 cup ground coffee, 4 cups cold water\n- Let the coffee steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours.\n- Strain the coffee using a cheese cloth and a wire mesh strainer.\n- Serve the cold brew over ice with your favorite coffee accoutrements such as creamer and [simple syrup](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/how-to-make-simple-syrup\/). Please note that granulated sugar won't mix well into the cold brew as it won't have the heat to dissolve.\n### Recipe Video\n### Notes\nUsing this ratio, you will get the same amount of caffeine as you would from a typical glass of coffee. Cold Brew Coffee is only more caffeinated when more grounds to water are used.\n\nNutrition Information\n\nAuthor: [Lisa Longley](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/about)\n\nCourse: Drinks\n\nCuisine: American\n\n![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20300'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-coffee-200x300.webp)\n## did you make this\n## Cold Brew Coffee\nI’d love to see what you made! 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I'm Lisa Longley, and I am committed to giving you simple dinner ideas and recipes that are easy to make; recipes that will fill your home with joy. I am the owner and author of SimpleJoy.com and I'm so glad that you are here.\n## Reader Interactions\n1. Sybil says\n   \n   POSTED ON 04\/26\/22 AT 11:42AM\n   \n   Hi Lisa,  \n    Question about making cold brew coffee. Do you use regular coffee grounds, similar to what you would use in a coffee maker? Or do you use instant coffee? Thanks for your reply.  \n    Sgist\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-1277072)\n   - ![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2048%2048'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=48&d=mm&r=g)Lisa Longley says\n     \n     POSTED ON 05\/03\/22 AT 02:28PM\n     \n     You use the same grounds that you would put in your coffee maker to make coffee.\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-1277623)\n2. Josie says\n   \n   POSTED ON 05\/05\/22 AT 08:07PM\n   \n   Do we use hot or cold water?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-1277776)\n   - ![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2048%2048'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=48&d=mm&r=g)Lisa Longley says\n     \n     POSTED ON 05\/09\/22 AT 08:54AM\n     \n     Cold\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-1278013)\n3. Michelle Shamie says\n   \n   POSTED ON 07\/02\/25 AT 10:28AM\n   \n   Hi Lisa! I have made this before and it turned out fabulous. Two questions:any particular grind of coffee works better than the other? Can I double this batch and use a larger jar or is it better to make individually as the recipe states\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-1484905)\n   - ![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2048%2048'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=48&d=mm&r=g)Lisa Longley says\n     \n     POSTED ON 07\/08\/25 AT 09:32AM\n     \n     Any grind should work, and you can definitely double it as long as you keep the water to grind ratio the same\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-1488162)\n\n## Primary Sidebar\n![Profile image of lisa](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20340%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Profile image of lisa](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/themes\/simplejoy\/assets\/images\/sidebar-headshot.webp)\n\n### hey, i’m lisa\\!\nWelcome to my kitchen, where time around the table is just as important as what is on it.\n\n[facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/simplejoyblog)   [instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/lisasimplejoy)   [pinterest](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/wineandglue\/)   [twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/lisasimplejoy)   [youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/simplejoybylisalongley)\n\nFREE EMAIL BONUS\\!sanity savers\\!5 New Secrets to Simple & Comforting Dinners\n\n![Multi color image for looks](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/themes\/simplejoy\/assets\/images\/border.svg)\n\n### LATEST\n[![catalina dressing being poured on a salad](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![catalina dressing being poured on a salad](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/catalina-dressing-150x150.jpg)](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/catalina-dressing\/)\n\n#### [Catalina Dressing That Beats Store-Bought](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/catalina-dressing\/)\n\n[![Overhead of skillet of Marry Me Chicken with baguette sitting beside](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Overhead of skillet of Marry Me Chicken with baguette sitting beside](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/marry-me-chicken-150x150.jpg)](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/marry-me-chicken-recipe\/)\n\n#### [Marry Me Chicken Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/marry-me-chicken-recipe\/)\n\n[![Sliced Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars garnished with lemon zest and slices of lemon.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Sliced Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars garnished with lemon zest and slices of lemon.](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lemon-sugar-cookie-bar-recipe-150x150.jpg)](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/lemon-sugar-cookie-bars\/)\n\n#### [Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/lemon-sugar-cookie-bars\/)\n\n[![Spatula lifting a homemade cinnamon roll out of baking dish of cinnamon rolls with icing.](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Spatula lifting a homemade cinnamon roll out of baking dish of cinnamon rolls with icing.](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cinnamon-roll-recipe-150x150.jpg)](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/8-unforgettable-brunch-recipes-for-a-perfect-easter-morning\/)\n\n#### [8 Unforgettable Brunch Recipes for a Perfect Easter Morning](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/8-unforgettable-brunch-recipes-for-a-perfect-easter-morning\/)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/30-minute-stamp.svg)\n\nSUPER-SIMPLEFAMILY FAVORITES![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/30-minute-stamp.svg)\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/broccoli-pasta-recipe-copy.webp)](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/broccoli-pasta\/)\n\n[25 Minute Broccoli Pasta Recipe](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/broccoli-pasta\/)\"Omg! 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Please try again.","attrs_readable_markdown":"[![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=64&d=mm&r=g)](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/author\/lmlongley\/)\n\n\\|\n\nposted: 06\/30\/25\n\nThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/privacy-policy\/)\n\nCold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe.\n\n![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp)\n\nThe warmer summer months on the horizon have me wanting nothing more than sipping a chilled Cold Brew Coffee on my patio while I read a good book. And I want that for you too! Carving out time for ourselves in the midst of busy life is so important.\n\nOne thing is certain, the cold brew coffee recipe shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back from doing this. With this easy recipe you are going to be able to make this regularly. This recipe has just a few simple steps; you’ll never go back to buying it.\n\n## What is Cold Brew Coffee\nCold Brew Coffee is a lot like it sounds. While regular coffee is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds and allowing them to steep and then strain, cold brew uses cold water.\n\nBecause we are using cold water, the coffee needs to steep in the cold water for much longer than traditional coffee, but the results are delicious cold coffee. If you love [iced coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/iced-coffee\/), chances are good you will enjoy cold brew coffee.\n\nThis simple cold brew method will have you making this perfect drink every day.\n\n### Step 1: Add Coffee Grounds to a Mason Jar\nI recommend using 1\/2 cup of grounds to approximately 4 cups of filtered water. That being said, if you would like your coffee stronger, you can add more. If you would like a less intense coffee taste, you can add less.\n\nIf you don’t have a mason jar, you can use any container that seals well.\n\n### Step 2: Cover with Cold Water\nAdd four cups of cold water to the coffee grounds.\n\n![pouring water into a mason jar that has coffee grounds in it](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-ratio-683x1024.webp)\n\n### Step 3: Refrigerate for 24 Hours\nThis refrigeration time will give the coffee time to steep, but is not so long that you will miss out on that fresh coffee taste. The time in the fridge will pull out the perfect coffee flavor from the grounds without any bitterness.\n\n![a mason jar full of water and ground coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-make-cold-brew-683x1024.webp)\n\n### Step 4: Strain the Coffee\nUse a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheese cloth. Pour the steeped coffee through the cheesecloth. While this can be done without a cheesecloth, this is the best way to ensure that the final coffee is grounds free.\n\nTypically you can find cheesecloths at the grocery store in their baking aisle with the other kitchen products for under \\$5. I love using them for my Watermelon Margarita too. If you can’t find them, a coffee filter or paper filter would work great as well.\n\n![pouring cold brew coffee through a cheese cloth and wire filter into a pitcher](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp)\n\n### Step 5: Pour Over Ice and Enjoy\nI love adding [simple syrup](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/how-to-make-simple-syrup\/) and creamer to my cold brew, but you could certainly enjoy it as is. Please note that it will be difficult to sweeten this with granulated sugar, since it won’t have the heat to dissolve it.\n\n![pouring a cold brew recipe over a ice in a glass tumbler](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-recipe-683x1024.webp)\n\n## Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee\nCold Brew and Iced Coffee are both cold beverages made from coffee, but that is where their similarities end. The way they are made is completely different. [Iced Coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/iced-coffee\/) is brewed hot like traditional coffee. It is then chilled before being served.\n\nAs mentioned above, cold brew is made from steeping ground coffee with cold water over a 24 hour period.\n\nWe like making coffee ice cubes so that when we serve iced coffee it doesn’t get diluted, and that would work great here as well.\n## Cold Brew Ratio\nThe ideal ratio is 1\/2 cup coffee grounds to 4 cups of cold water. This results in the perfectly caffeinated beverage and is the best coffee to water ratio to get the best flavor. You can definitely increase that to up to 1 cup of coffee grounds if you like a more intense cup of coffee.\n\n## Storing\nCold Brew is best when consumed within the first 1 to 3 days it is made. It will last in the refrigerator for two weeks, but the potency will lessen as time goes on.\n\n![a glass of cold brew that has cream mixed into it](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cold-brew-683x1024.webp)\n\n## Other Coffee Drinks\n- [Irish Coffee](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/irish-coffee-recipe\/)\n- [Salted Caramel Mocha](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/salted-caramel-mocha\/)\n- [Iced Coffee Cocktail](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/adult-iced-coffee\/)\n\n**If you make any of these delicious coffee drinks, leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you\\!**\n\nPrep: 10 minutes\n\nChilling Time: 1 day\n\nTotal: 1 day  10 minutes\n\nCold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe.\n\n- 1\/2 cup ground coffee see note\n- 4 cups  cold water\n\n- Combine the ground coffee and the water in a mason jar.\n  1\/2 cup ground coffee, 4 cups cold water\n- Let the coffee steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours.\n- Strain the coffee using a cheese cloth and a wire mesh strainer.\n- Serve the cold brew over ice with your favorite coffee accoutrements such as creamer and [simple syrup](https:\/\/www.simplejoy.com\/how-to-make-simple-syrup\/). Please note that granulated sugar won't mix well into the cold brew as it won't have the heat to dissolve.\n\nUsing this ratio, you will get the same amount of caffeine as you would from a typical glass of coffee. 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Boilerpipe Text	\| posted: 06/30/25 This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy Cold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe. The warmer summer months on the horizon have me wanting nothing more than sipping a chilled Cold Brew Coffee on my patio while I read a good book. And I want that for you too! Carving out time for ourselves in the midst of busy life is so important. One thing is certain, the cold brew coffee recipe shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back from doing this. With this easy recipe you are going to be able to make this regularly. This recipe has just a few simple steps; you’ll never go back to buying it. What is Cold Brew Coffee Cold Brew Coffee is a lot like it sounds. While regular coffee is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds and allowing them to steep and then strain, cold brew uses cold water. Because we are using cold water, the coffee needs to steep in the cold water for much longer than traditional coffee, but the results are delicious cold coffee. If you love iced coffee , chances are good you will enjoy cold brew coffee. This simple cold brew method will have you making this perfect drink every day. Step 1: Add Coffee Grounds to a Mason Jar I recommend using 1/2 cup of grounds to approximately 4 cups of filtered water. That being said, if you would like your coffee stronger, you can add more. If you would like a less intense coffee taste, you can add less. If you don’t have a mason jar, you can use any container that seals well. Step 2: Cover with Cold Water Add four cups of cold water to the coffee grounds. Step 3: Refrigerate for 24 Hours This refrigeration time will give the coffee time to steep, but is not so long that you will miss out on that fresh coffee taste. The time in the fridge will pull out the perfect coffee flavor from the grounds without any bitterness. Step 4: Strain the Coffee Use a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheese cloth. Pour the steeped coffee through the cheesecloth. While this can be done without a cheesecloth, this is the best way to ensure that the final coffee is grounds free. Typically you can find cheesecloths at the grocery store in their baking aisle with the other kitchen products for under $5. I love using them for my Watermelon Margarita too. If you can’t find them, a coffee filter or paper filter would work great as well. Step 5: Pour Over Ice and Enjoy I love adding simple syrup and creamer to my cold brew, but you could certainly enjoy it as is. Please note that it will be difficult to sweeten this with granulated sugar, since it won’t have the heat to dissolve it. Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee Cold Brew and Iced Coffee are both cold beverages made from coffee, but that is where their similarities end. The way they are made is completely different. Iced Coffee is brewed hot like traditional coffee. It is then chilled before being served. As mentioned above, cold brew is made from steeping ground coffee with cold water over a 24 hour period. We like making coffee ice cubes so that when we serve iced coffee it doesn’t get diluted, and that would work great here as well. Cold Brew Ratio The ideal ratio is 1/2 cup coffee grounds to 4 cups of cold water. This results in the perfectly caffeinated beverage and is the best coffee to water ratio to get the best flavor. You can definitely increase that to up to 1 cup of coffee grounds if you like a more intense cup of coffee. Storing Cold Brew is best when consumed within the first 1 to 3 days it is made. It will last in the refrigerator for two weeks, but the potency will lessen as time goes on. Other Coffee Drinks Irish Coffee Salted Caramel Mocha Iced Coffee Cocktail If you make any of these delicious coffee drinks, leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you! Prep: 10 minutes Chilling Time: 1 day Total: 1 day 10 minutes Cold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe. 1/2 cup ground coffee see note 4 cups cold water Combine the ground coffee and the water in a mason jar. 1/2 cup ground coffee, 4 cups cold water Let the coffee steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Strain the coffee using a cheese cloth and a wire mesh strainer. Serve the cold brew over ice with your favorite coffee accoutrements such as creamer and simple syrup . Please note that granulated sugar won't mix well into the cold brew as it won't have the heat to dissolve. Using this ratio, you will get the same amount of caffeine as you would from a typical glass of coffee. Cold Brew Coffee is only more caffeinated when more grounds to water are used. Nutrition Information Course: Drinks Cuisine: American did you make this Cold Brew Coffee 10 Easy Dinners MEAL PLAN LIKE A BOSS Hi! I'm Lisa Longley, and I am committed to giving you simple dinner ideas and recipes that are easy to make; recipes that will fill your home with joy. I am the owner and author of SimpleJoy.com and I'm so glad that you are here. Reader Interactions
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Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe. ![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp) [PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER\!](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/&media=https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cold-Brew-Coffee-Pin-7.jpg&description=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee%20is%20the%20perfect%20easy%20treat%20to%20make%20at%20home.%20Skip%20the%20coffee%20shop%20and%20save%20some%20cash%20with%20this%20easy%20recipe.&title=Cold%20Brew%20Coffee "Share on Pinterest") The warmer summer months on the horizon have me wanting nothing more than sipping a chilled Cold Brew Coffee on my patio while I read a good book. And I want that for you too! Carving out time for ourselves in the midst of busy life is so important. One thing is certain, the cold brew coffee recipe shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back from doing this. With this easy recipe you are going to be able to make this regularly. This recipe has just a few simple steps; you’ll never go back to buying it. ## What is Cold Brew Coffee Cold Brew Coffee is a lot like it sounds. While regular coffee is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds and allowing them to steep and then strain, cold brew uses cold water. Because we are using cold water, the coffee needs to steep in the cold water for much longer than traditional coffee, but the results are delicious cold coffee. If you love [iced coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/iced-coffee/), chances are good you will enjoy cold brew coffee. ## How to Make Cold Brew Coffee This simple cold brew method will have you making this perfect drink every day. ### Step 1: Add Coffee Grounds to a Mason Jar I recommend using 1/2 cup of grounds to approximately 4 cups of filtered water. That being said, if you would like your coffee stronger, you can add more. If you would like a less intense coffee taste, you can add less. If you don’t have a mason jar, you can use any container that seals well. ### Step 2: Cover with Cold Water Add four cups of cold water to the coffee grounds. ![pouring water into a mason jar that has coffee grounds in it](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![pouring water into a mason jar that has coffee grounds in it](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-ratio-683x1024.webp) ### Step 3: Refrigerate for 24 Hours This refrigeration time will give the coffee time to steep, but is not so long that you will miss out on that fresh coffee taste. The time in the fridge will pull out the perfect coffee flavor from the grounds without any bitterness. ![a mason jar full of water and ground coffee](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![a mason jar full of water and ground coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/how-to-make-cold-brew-683x1024.webp) ### Step 4: Strain the Coffee Use a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheese cloth. Pour the steeped coffee through the cheesecloth. While this can be done without a cheesecloth, this is the best way to ensure that the final coffee is grounds free. Typically you can find cheesecloths at the grocery store in their baking aisle with the other kitchen products for under \$5. I love using them for my Watermelon Margarita too. If you can’t find them, a coffee filter or paper filter would work great as well. ![pouring cold brew coffee through a cheese cloth and wire filter into a pitcher](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![pouring cold brew coffee through a cheese cloth and wire filter into a pitcher](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp) ### Step 5: Pour Over Ice and Enjoy I love adding [simple syrup](https://www.simplejoy.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup/) and creamer to my cold brew, but you could certainly enjoy it as is. Please note that it will be difficult to sweeten this with granulated sugar, since it won’t have the heat to dissolve it. ![pouring a cold brew recipe over a ice in a glass tumbler](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![pouring a cold brew recipe over a ice in a glass tumbler](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-recipe-683x1024.webp) ## Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee Cold Brew and Iced Coffee are both cold beverages made from coffee, but that is where their similarities end. The way they are made is completely different. [Iced Coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/iced-coffee/) is brewed hot like traditional coffee. It is then chilled before being served. As mentioned above, cold brew is made from steeping ground coffee with cold water over a 24 hour period. We like making coffee ice cubes so that when we serve iced coffee it doesn’t get diluted, and that would work great here as well. ## Cold Brew Ratio The ideal ratio is 1/2 cup coffee grounds to 4 cups of cold water. This results in the perfectly caffeinated beverage and is the best coffee to water ratio to get the best flavor. You can definitely increase that to up to 1 cup of coffee grounds if you like a more intense cup of coffee. ## Storing Cold Brew is best when consumed within the first 1 to 3 days it is made. It will last in the refrigerator for two weeks, but the potency will lessen as time goes on. ![a glass of cold brew that has cream mixed into it](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![a glass of cold brew that has cream mixed into it](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-683x1024.webp) ## Other Coffee Drinks - [Irish Coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/irish-coffee-recipe/) - [Salted Caramel Mocha](https://www.simplejoy.com/salted-caramel-mocha/) - [Iced Coffee Cocktail](https://www.simplejoy.com/adult-iced-coffee/) If you make any of these delicious coffee drinks, leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you\! 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Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe. [print](https://www.simplejoy.com/wprm_print/cold-brew-coffee) [pin it](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplejoy.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplejoy.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F09%2Fcold-brew-coffee.jpg&description=Cold+Brew+Coffee&is_video=false) [rate](https://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comments) ### Ingredients - 1/2 cup ground coffee see note - 4 cups cold water ### Instructions - Combine the ground coffee and the water in a mason jar. 1/2 cup ground coffee, 4 cups cold water - Let the coffee steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours. - Strain the coffee using a cheese cloth and a wire mesh strainer. - Serve the cold brew over ice with your favorite coffee accoutrements such as creamer and [simple syrup](https://www.simplejoy.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup/). Please note that granulated sugar won't mix well into the cold brew as it won't have the heat to dissolve. ### Recipe Video ### Notes Using this ratio, you will get the same amount of caffeine as you would from a typical glass of coffee. Cold Brew Coffee is only more caffeinated when more grounds to water are used. Nutrition Information Author: [Lisa Longley](https://www.simplejoy.com/about) Course: Drinks Cuisine: American ![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20300'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-coffee-200x300.webp) ## did you make this ## Cold Brew Coffee I’d love to see what you made! 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I'm Lisa Longley, and I am committed to giving you simple dinner ideas and recipes that are easy to make; recipes that will fill your home with joy. I am the owner and author of SimpleJoy.com and I'm so glad that you are here. ## Reader Interactions 1. Sybil says POSTED ON 04/26/22 AT 11:42AM Hi Lisa, Question about making cold brew coffee. Do you use regular coffee grounds, similar to what you would use in a coffee maker? Or do you use instant coffee? Thanks for your reply. Sgist [Reply](https://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-1277072) - ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2048%2048'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=48&d=mm&r=g)Lisa Longley says POSTED ON 05/03/22 AT 02:28PM You use the same grounds that you would put in your coffee maker to make coffee. [Reply](https://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-1277623) 2. Josie says POSTED ON 05/05/22 AT 08:07PM Do we use hot or cold water? [Reply](https://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-1277776) - ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2048%2048'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=48&d=mm&r=g)Lisa Longley says POSTED ON 05/09/22 AT 08:54AM Cold [Reply](https://www.simplejoy.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-1278013) 3. Michelle Shamie says POSTED ON 07/02/25 AT 10:28AM Hi Lisa! I have made this before and it turned out fabulous. Two questions:any particular grind of coffee works better than the other? 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Readable Markdown	[![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6777ee1b68482b252d82e4d48b57c8f3baae3365f3b89a113fb560f363f8684a?s=64&d=mm&r=g)](https://www.simplejoy.com/author/lmlongley/) \\| posted: 06/30/25 This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my [disclosure policy](https://www.simplejoy.com/privacy-policy/) Cold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe. ![pouring cream into a glass tumbler full of ice and cold brew coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp) The warmer summer months on the horizon have me wanting nothing more than sipping a chilled Cold Brew Coffee on my patio while I read a good book. And I want that for you too! Carving out time for ourselves in the midst of busy life is so important. One thing is certain, the cold brew coffee recipe shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back from doing this. With this easy recipe you are going to be able to make this regularly. This recipe has just a few simple steps; you’ll never go back to buying it. ## What is Cold Brew Coffee Cold Brew Coffee is a lot like it sounds. While regular coffee is made by pouring hot water over coffee grounds and allowing them to steep and then strain, cold brew uses cold water. Because we are using cold water, the coffee needs to steep in the cold water for much longer than traditional coffee, but the results are delicious cold coffee. If you love [iced coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/iced-coffee/), chances are good you will enjoy cold brew coffee. This simple cold brew method will have you making this perfect drink every day. ### Step 1: Add Coffee Grounds to a Mason Jar I recommend using 1/2 cup of grounds to approximately 4 cups of filtered water. That being said, if you would like your coffee stronger, you can add more. If you would like a less intense coffee taste, you can add less. If you don’t have a mason jar, you can use any container that seals well. ### Step 2: Cover with Cold Water Add four cups of cold water to the coffee grounds. ![pouring water into a mason jar that has coffee grounds in it](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-ratio-683x1024.webp) ### Step 3: Refrigerate for 24 Hours This refrigeration time will give the coffee time to steep, but is not so long that you will miss out on that fresh coffee taste. The time in the fridge will pull out the perfect coffee flavor from the grounds without any bitterness. ![a mason jar full of water and ground coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/how-to-make-cold-brew-683x1024.webp) ### Step 4: Strain the Coffee Use a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheese cloth. Pour the steeped coffee through the cheesecloth. While this can be done without a cheesecloth, this is the best way to ensure that the final coffee is grounds free. Typically you can find cheesecloths at the grocery store in their baking aisle with the other kitchen products for under \$5. I love using them for my Watermelon Margarita too. If you can’t find them, a coffee filter or paper filter would work great as well. ![pouring cold brew coffee through a cheese cloth and wire filter into a pitcher](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee-683x1024.webp) ### Step 5: Pour Over Ice and Enjoy I love adding [simple syrup](https://www.simplejoy.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup/) and creamer to my cold brew, but you could certainly enjoy it as is. Please note that it will be difficult to sweeten this with granulated sugar, since it won’t have the heat to dissolve it. ![pouring a cold brew recipe over a ice in a glass tumbler](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-recipe-683x1024.webp) ## Cold Brew vs Iced Coffee Cold Brew and Iced Coffee are both cold beverages made from coffee, but that is where their similarities end. The way they are made is completely different. [Iced Coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/iced-coffee/) is brewed hot like traditional coffee. It is then chilled before being served. As mentioned above, cold brew is made from steeping ground coffee with cold water over a 24 hour period. We like making coffee ice cubes so that when we serve iced coffee it doesn’t get diluted, and that would work great here as well. ## Cold Brew Ratio The ideal ratio is 1/2 cup coffee grounds to 4 cups of cold water. This results in the perfectly caffeinated beverage and is the best coffee to water ratio to get the best flavor. You can definitely increase that to up to 1 cup of coffee grounds if you like a more intense cup of coffee. ## Storing Cold Brew is best when consumed within the first 1 to 3 days it is made. It will last in the refrigerator for two weeks, but the potency will lessen as time goes on. ![a glass of cold brew that has cream mixed into it](https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cold-brew-683x1024.webp) ## Other Coffee Drinks - [Irish Coffee](https://www.simplejoy.com/irish-coffee-recipe/) - [Salted Caramel Mocha](https://www.simplejoy.com/salted-caramel-mocha/) - [Iced Coffee Cocktail](https://www.simplejoy.com/adult-iced-coffee/) If you make any of these delicious coffee drinks, leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you\! Prep: 10 minutes Chilling Time: 1 day Total: 1 day 10 minutes Cold Brew Coffee is the perfect easy treat to make at home. Skip the coffee shop and save some cash with this easy recipe. - 1/2 cup ground coffee see note - 4 cups cold water - Combine the ground coffee and the water in a mason jar. 1/2 cup ground coffee, 4 cups cold water - Let the coffee steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours. - Strain the coffee using a cheese cloth and a wire mesh strainer. - Serve the cold brew over ice with your favorite coffee accoutrements such as creamer and [simple syrup](https://www.simplejoy.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup/). Please note that granulated sugar won't mix well into the cold brew as it won't have the heat to dissolve. Using this ratio, you will get the same amount of caffeine as you would from a typical glass of coffee. Cold Brew Coffee is only more caffeinated when more grounds to water are used. 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