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If you’ve ever wondered how to make iced coffee at home, you’ve come to the right place. Having a glass of homemade iced coffee is the best way to start your day.  Share Recipe ## Cold Brew This Cold Brew Coffee Recipe is as simple as letting your favorite coffee grounds soak in water overnight, straining in the morning, and then mixing with your favorite perfect homemade creamer. This Cold Brew is my favorite way to start the day, and I’m sure it will be yours too\! Depending on my mood, I’ll change up the flavoring and make [French vanilla iced coffee](https://www.thecookierookie.com/french-vanilla-iced-coffee/), this decadent [chocolate coffee](https://www.thecookierookie.com/chocolate-coffee/), and when the leaves begin to fall, I’ll whip up some [pumpkin cream cold brew](https://www.thecookierookie.com/pumpkin-cream-cold-brew/). The perfect seasonal drink\!  Recipe Card ## How To Make Cold Brew Coffee (Iced Coffee) 4\.65 from 34 votes Prep: 30 minutes mins Cook: 8 hours hrs Total: 8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins Servings: [4](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/) Author: [Becky Hardin](https://www.thecookierookie.com/food-blogger/)   [Print](https://www.thecookierookie.com/wprm_print/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee-iced-coffee) [Rate](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comments) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecookierookie.com%2Fhow-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecookierookie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F05%2FHow-To-Make-Iced-Coffee-at-Home-PIN-1.jpg&description=&is_video=false) It's easier than ever to make the perfect iced coffee at home with this cold brew coffee recipe. All you need is a little bit of time\! **Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.** ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x #### For the Iced Coffee - ▢ 4 quarts filtered water or tap water - ▢ 8 ounces dark roast coffee grounds #### For the Sweetened Homemade Creamer - ▢ ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half - ▢ ½ cup sweetened condensed milk #### Optional Add-ins - ▢ coffee syrups - ▢ sugar - ▢ [caramel sauce](https://www.thecookierookie.com/caramel-sauce-recipe-how-to-make-caramel-sauce/) - ▢ [chocolate syrup](https://www.thecookierookie.com/easy-chocolate-syrup-chocolate-sauce-for-pancakes/) - ▢ ground cinnamon ### Video ### Instructions #### For the Coffee - Pour half the water in two half-gallon pitchers. Sprinkle 4 ounces ground coffee over the water in both pitchers. Cover and let sit 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, stir. 4 quarts filtered water, 8 ounces dark roast coffee grounds - Cover again and let sit at room temperature overnight. - Line a fine mesh strainer with a double layer of fine cheesecloth or a coffee filter set over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the coffee mixture through the strainer and allow the liquid to run through. The coffee mixture will take several minutes to strain, and will need to be done about 2 cups at a time. When finished, discard the coffee grounds. - Pour the strained coffee in a covered container in the fridge until cooled. #### For the Homemade Sweetened Creamer - In a pitcher or bowl whisk together the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready for use. ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup sweetened condensed milk #### For Assembly - Fill a glass with ice (or better yet, coffee ice!). Pour ¾ full with coffee. Fill the remaining ¼ with the creamer mixture. If you prefer a sweeter and creamier iced coffee you can do equal parts instead. - Add in optional add-ins if desired. coffee syrups, sugar, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, ground cinnamon ### Becky’s Tips - Pour some cold brew into an ice cube tray and freeze it to make coffee ice cubes. You’ll never have to drink watered-down iced coffee again. Hide Nutrition Info → Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 170mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 539IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 0\.1mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.   Did you make this? [Leave a comment\!](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comments) ## How to Make Cold Brew Coffee Step by Step   **Pour the water into pitchers:** Pour half of the 4 quarts of water into two half-gallon pitchers. Sprinkle 4 ounces of ground coffee over the water in each pitcher. Cover and let sit 30 minutes; after 30 minutes, stir. **Cover and let sit:** Cover again and let sit at room temperature overnight.   **Strain:** Line a fine mesh strainer with a double layer of fine cheesecloth or a coffee filter set over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the coffee mixture through the strainer and allow the liquid to run through. The coffee mixture will take several minutes to strain, and will need to be done about 2 cups at a time. When finished, discard the coffee grounds. **Cool:** Pour the strained coffee in a covered container in the fridge until cooled.   **For the homemade sweetened creamer**: In a pitcher or bowl, whisk together the1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready for use.   **Make a cup:** Fill a glass with ice (or better yet, coffee ice!). Pour ¾ full with coffee. Fill the remaining ¼ with the creamer mixture. If you prefer a sweeter and creamier iced coffee, you can do equal parts instead.   **Stir in add-ins**: Add in optional add-ins if desired, coffee syrup, sugar, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, or ground cinnamon.   ## How to Store Store leftover cold brew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. ## Serving Suggestions A great cup of coffee is the perfect way to start any and every day. Some mornings I just simply don’t want hot coffee…I want it cold! Try this hearty [ham and cheese breakfast casserole](https://www.thecookierookie.com/ham-cheese-breakfast-casserole/) or whip up a batch of [baked breakfast sliders](https://www.thecookierookie.com/cheesy-baked-breakfast-sliders/). 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She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes. [Read More About Becky Hardin](https://www.thecookierookie.com/food-blogger/) 4\.65 from 34 votes ([28 ratings without comment](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/)) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Learn how your comment data is processed.](https://akismet.com/privacy/) 22 Comments Newest Oldest Most Voted Inline Feedbacks View all comments   Nicole May 16, 2023 6:04 pm  I make my iced coffee with instant coffee, but this might be a game changer… 0 Reply   Samantha Marceau May 17, 2023 9:14 am Reply to [Nicole](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-110742) It’s so good!\! 0 Reply   Susan R Hill May 16, 2022 6:29 pm  Love the ice coffee from the Recipe 0 Reply   Becky Hardin May 25, 2022 1:26 pm Reply to [Susan R Hill](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-106241) Looks amazing\! 0 Reply   Jayne April 2, 2020 3:08 am How long does the black coffee keep in the fridge? 0 Reply   Becky Hardin July 11, 2020 9:52 pm Reply to [Jayne](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-91430) I would say about 3-4 days\! 0 Reply   Lloyd December 3, 2019 5:29 pm During the winter when I make a full pot of coffee, and it doesn’t all get used, I pour it into ice cube trays, freeze it and store the cubes in ziploc bags till summer. Then use those coffee cubes instead of plain water, so as they melt you keep drinking coffee instead of watered down coffee. I do the same with tea. 4 Reply   Becky Hardin December 5, 2019 6:02 pm Reply to [Lloyd](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-88094) That’s such a great tip!\! 0 Reply   Frank September 15, 2019 10:06 am Is the 8 oz of coffee grounds in weight? Or dry volume (8 oz = 1 cup)? 0 Reply   Lloyd August 29, 2019 9:36 am Why make iced coffee and then add regular ice cubes? I make a full pot of chocolate flavoured coffee and allow it to go cold. I then pour it into ice cube trays and freeze it. It makes 5 full trays of ice cubes. Then when you have your iced coffee it never dilutes into watery dregs at the end. I do the same thing when I make iced tea. 2 Reply   Hannah B July 25, 2019 9:00 pm What is the best brand of coffee that you would recommend for this? 1 Reply   Bridget March 3, 2019 9:22 am Wouldn’t it be easier to put the grounds in a filter and swaddle them in cheesecloth and leave that in the water overnight? 0 Reply   Nicole May 16, 2023 6:08 pm Reply to [Bridget](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-79029)  putting them in a filter, the filter is paper and will fall apart. But I don’t think the grounds will release enough coffee if swaddled in cheese cloth. 0 Reply   Lexy July 1, 2018 7:48 am Want to try this recipe but am confused. Your directions call for coffee grounds but the video looks like you are using coffee beans. Is it grounds or beans? Thanks for the directions….can’t wait to try. 0 Reply  Becky Hardin July 1, 2018 9:24 pm Reply to [Lexy](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-66059) Hey! I’m so sorry…that’s an error in the video that I’m actually having redone. You use GROUNDS, not beans. SO sorry for the confusion! Thanks for saying something :) 2 Reply   LK August 15, 2018 2:09 pm Reply to [Becky Hardin](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-66071) Also, dark roast has WAY less caffeine than light roast. FYI! =) 0 Reply   James Baker June 16, 2018 8:23 pm  Where is the video to this besides on YouTube? I need some videos on cold brew and ice coffee alone with the recipes to post on FB. Other recipes I see on FB doesn’t come from YT and it gives a link to this site. 0 Reply  Becky Hardin June 17, 2018 7:16 pm Reply to [James Baker](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#comment-65601) I haven’t posted this video except on youtube and the blog :) Have a great night\! 0 Reply Load More Comments  Welcome\! Hi, I'm Becky Hardin. Here at The Cookie Rookie, I lead a team of dedicated recipe developers who work hard to make sure each recipe is simple and delicious. We test everything multiple times to get it just right! Our goal is to make cooking for your family easy, delish, and fun. 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[Jump to Recipe](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#wprm-recipe-container-29979)[Watch Video](https://www.thecookierookie.com/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-iced-coffee/#wprm-recipe-video-container-29979) Cold Brew Coffee is so easy to make, and even more delicious than what you can buy at Starbucks! If you’ve ever wondered how to make iced coffee at home, you’ve come to the right place. Having a glass of homemade iced coffee is the best way to start your day.  This Cold Brew Coffee Recipe is as simple as letting your favorite coffee grounds soak in water overnight, straining in the morning, and then mixing with your favorite perfect homemade creamer. This Cold Brew is my favorite way to start the day, and I’m sure it will be yours too\! Depending on my mood, I’ll change up the flavoring and make [French vanilla iced coffee](https://www.thecookierookie.com/french-vanilla-iced-coffee/), this decadent [chocolate coffee](https://www.thecookierookie.com/chocolate-coffee/), and when the leaves begin to fall, I’ll whip up some [pumpkin cream cold brew](https://www.thecookierookie.com/pumpkin-cream-cold-brew/). The perfect seasonal drink\! #### For the Iced Coffee - ▢ 4 quarts filtered water or tap water - ▢ 8 ounces dark roast coffee grounds #### For the Sweetened Homemade Creamer - ▢ ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half - ▢ ½ cup sweetened condensed milk #### For the Coffee - Pour half the water in two half-gallon pitchers. Sprinkle 4 ounces ground coffee over the water in both pitchers. Cover and let sit 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, stir. 4 quarts filtered water, 8 ounces dark roast coffee grounds - Cover again and let sit at room temperature overnight. - Line a fine mesh strainer with a double layer of fine cheesecloth or a coffee filter set over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the coffee mixture through the strainer and allow the liquid to run through. The coffee mixture will take several minutes to strain, and will need to be done about 2 cups at a time. When finished, discard the coffee grounds. - Pour the strained coffee in a covered container in the fridge until cooled. #### For the Homemade Sweetened Creamer - In a pitcher or bowl whisk together the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready for use. ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup sweetened condensed milk #### For Assembly - Fill a glass with ice (or better yet, coffee ice!). Pour ¾ full with coffee. Fill the remaining ¼ with the creamer mixture. If you prefer a sweeter and creamier iced coffee you can do equal parts instead. - Add in optional add-ins if desired. coffee syrups, sugar, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, ground cinnamon - Pour some cold brew into an ice cube tray and freeze it to make coffee ice cubes. You’ll never have to drink watered-down iced coffee again. Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 170mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 539IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 0\.1mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. ## How to Make Cold Brew Coffee Step by Step  **Pour the water into pitchers:** Pour half of the 4 quarts of water into two half-gallon pitchers. Sprinkle 4 ounces of ground coffee over the water in each pitcher. Cover and let sit 30 minutes; after 30 minutes, stir. **Cover and let sit:** Cover again and let sit at room temperature overnight.  **Strain:** Line a fine mesh strainer with a double layer of fine cheesecloth or a coffee filter set over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the coffee mixture through the strainer and allow the liquid to run through. The coffee mixture will take several minutes to strain, and will need to be done about 2 cups at a time. When finished, discard the coffee grounds. **Cool:** Pour the strained coffee in a covered container in the fridge until cooled.  **For the homemade sweetened creamer**: In a pitcher or bowl, whisk together the1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready for use.  **Make a cup:** Fill a glass with ice (or better yet, coffee ice!). Pour ¾ full with coffee. Fill the remaining ¼ with the creamer mixture. If you prefer a sweeter and creamier iced coffee, you can do equal parts instead.  **Stir in add-ins**: Add in optional add-ins if desired, coffee syrup, sugar, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, or ground cinnamon.  ## How to Store Store leftover cold brew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. ## Serving Suggestions A great cup of coffee is the perfect way to start any and every day. Some mornings I just simply don’t want hot coffee…I want it cold! Try this hearty [ham and cheese breakfast casserole](https://www.thecookierookie.com/ham-cheese-breakfast-casserole/) or whip up a batch of [baked breakfast sliders](https://www.thecookierookie.com/cheesy-baked-breakfast-sliders/). If a smoothie is more your speed, take a stab at this [flowing skin smoothie](https://www.thecookierookie.com/glowing-skin-smoothie/) or this refreshing [simple mango smoothie](https://www.thecookierookie.com/simple-mango-smoothie/)\!  more iced coffee recipes we love Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.