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Calculated Shard: 162 (from laksa114)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa162.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.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/","crawl_time":1775780643,"first_indexed_time":1560934296,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thereciperebel!www,\/cold-brew-coffee\/ s443","src_root_hash":"2989172009978759162","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to make Cold Brew Coffee (VIDEO) - The Recipe Rebel","meta_descriptions":["How to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee ;) )"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"How to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉 )\nTable of Contents\nWhat is Cold Brew Coffee?\nWhat do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?\nHow long does it take to make cold brew coffee?\nWhat’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?\nWhich coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?\nCold Brew Coffee Recipe\nI don’t want to admit it’s taken me until now to jump on the Cold Brew Coffee train, considering how much I love my coffee.\nThe thing is, I didn’t really understand the allure.\nWhyyyyy did I need to start making my coffee a different way? I had a perfectly find coffee maker.\nIf we had leftover coffee, I’d stick it in the fridge to make myself an iced coffee later. Good enough right?\nWrong.\nCold brew coffee is a completely different thing, for a few reasons.\nLove coffee? You might also like this\nEasy Frappe Recipe\n,\ncopycat Starbucks Frappuccino\nor this\nCaramel Frappuccino\n!\nWhat is Cold Brew Coffee?\nIt seems redundant, but the biggest difference between cold brew and regular brewed coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water.\nWhew. How many times can you say that fast?\nOne of the biggest differences is that hot water pulls the acid out of the coffee, which makes it harder on your body (stomach, teeth, etc.) and also affects the taste.\nI know as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that coffee can sometimes upset my stomach.\nWith cold brew coffee, it is so much smoother and even a little naturally sweeter, that I don’t have to offset that acidity with a whole whack of cream and sugar to be able to drink it (because truth be told, I am a bit of a wussy coffee drinker and I like it creamy!).\nThough\nHuffpost says\nthat regular brewed coffee does contain a higher level of antioxidants, so just to be sure I cover all my bases which enjoy both types of coffee on a daily basis 😉\nWhat do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?\nYou can use either a\nFrench Press\nor really any large jar or pitcher to make cold brew coffee, as long as you have some cheesecloth to strain it through to get all those grinds out.\nMaking Cold Brew Coffee using a French Press:\nI like to use a French press, just because it makes the straining really easy.\nOur French press is only a few cups (you can get larger ones), so if we want a large batch for a barbecue or to take along camping or just because we have 3 kids 7 and under… we’ll just a large glass pitcher and strain it.\nIt’s probably time to invest in a larger one!\nMaking Cold Brew Coffee in a jar or pitcher:\nCombine your coffee and water in a large mason jar or glass pitcher. Let it soak for the recommended amount of time, then strain through some cheesecloth or a coffee filter (you can place these inside of a mesh sieve to make it easier).\nHow long does it take to make cold brew coffee?\nReally the only downside with cold brew coffee is that there’s no instant gratification.\nIt’s recommended to let your coffee steep for 12-24 hours. We normally let ours sit at room temperature for 24 hours, which gives us a nicely concentrated coffee flavor.\nIf you don’t want to wait quite that long, 12-18 hours is sufficient, but I wouldn’t do any less than that.\nWhat’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?\nThe difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water, while iced coffee is usually considered to be made with leftover traditionally brewed coffee.\nThe truth is, iced coffee can be made with cold brew and, if you ask me, is even better made this way!\nWhich coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?\nThis is so totally a personal thing, and I don’t even really want to give an answer.\nHonestly?\nOur favorite coffee beans are a vanilla hazelnut variety from Costco, but you use what you like!\nDark roast, light roast, espresso, flavored — any will work. We prefer light or medium roast as dark roast coffee tends to be more bitter, but anything you enjoy the taste of will work just fine in this recipe.\nCoarse ground coffee is generally recommended for cold brew coffee, but using store bought grounds is not really going to affect your results.\n▢\n2\ncups\nfiltered water\n▢\n⅓\ncup\ncoarse ground coffee\n,\nlight or medium roast\nCombine water and coffee in a french press or large pitcher or jar with a lid. Be sure to stir to moisten coffee grounds.\nLet soak for 12-24 hours. Strain using the French press, a cheese cloth or coffee filter over a fine mesh sieve (see post above for more detailed notes).\nSweeten or add cream as desired (if you wish to sweeten, I recommend a liquid sweetener or coffee syrup as sugar won’t dissolve easily in cold coffee).\nWe prefer a 1:6 coffee to water ratio. If you like stronger cold brew coffee, I would recommend a 1:5 or 1:4 coffee to water ratio (so 1 cup grounds to 5 or 4 cups water – the less water you use, the stronger it will be).\nCalories:\n3\ncal\n,\nSodium:\n13\nmg\n,\nPotassium:\n19\nmg\n,\nCalcium:\n8\nmg\nNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.\nWant to save this recipe?\nCreate an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again.\nRegister Now\nTried this recipe?\nTag @thereciperebel or hashtag #thereciperebel —\u2028I love to see what you’re making!\nTag @thereciperebel\nMeet Ashley\nMy name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!\nRead More\nYou May Also Like","attrs_markdown":"![image of the recipe rebel cookbook cover on transparent background.](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-1-220x220.png)[Get my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ cookbook here 🎉](https:\/\/shop.thereciperebel.com\/)\n\n- [Skip to primary navigation](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#genesis-nav-primary)\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#main-content)\n- [Skip to primary sidebar](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#genesis-sidebar-primary)\n\n[The Recipe Rebel](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/)\n\n- [Recipe Index](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/recipes\/)\n- [Cookbook](https:\/\/shop.thereciperebel.com\/)\n- [Dinner](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/mains\/)\n- [Slow Cooker](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/mains\/slow-cooker\/)\n- [Soup](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/mains\/soup\/)\n- [See More](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/)\n  \\+\\-\n  - [Air Fryer](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/mains\/air-fryer\/)\n  - [Appetizers](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/appetizers\/)\n  - [Bars & Cookies](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/desserts\/bars-and-squares\/)\n  - [Breads & Muffins](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/breads\/)\n  - [Breakfast](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/breakfast\/)\n  - [Desserts](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/desserts\/)\n  - [On The Lighter Side](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/on-the-lighter-side\/)\n  - [One Pot Meals](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/mains\/one-pot-meals\/)\n  - [Pasta](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/mains\/pasta\/)\n  - [Sides](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/sides\/)\n\n- [About The Recipe Rebel](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/about-the-recipe-rebel\/)\n  - [About Ashley](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/about-me\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/contact\/)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/the-recipe-rebel.ck.page\/87d8e526a4)\n\n[The Recipe Rebel](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/) \/ [Drinks](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/category\/drinks\/)\n\n# How to make Cold Brew Coffee\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/51bfda07ffa2b79ee4cdee666cc787f781c3ea2e096178c0a9d6270eab3dff05?s=32&d=mm&r=g)](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/about-me\/)*written by* [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/about-me\/)\n\nUpdated June 17, 2025\n\n4\\.80 from 5 votes\n\n[Pin Recipe](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thereciperebel.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thereciperebel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F06%2Fcold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg&description=Cold+Brew+Coffee&is_video=false)\n\n[Jump to Recipe](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#wprm-recipe-container-13737)\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg)\n\n***How to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉 )***\n\n![cold brew coffee with ice in a glass being poured out of french press](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-3-of-8.jpg)\n\n## Table of Contents\n- [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee)\n- [What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what-do-i-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n- [How long does it take to make cold brew coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how-long-does-it-take-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n- [What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#whats-the-difference-between-cold-brew-and-iced-coffee)\n- [Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#which-coffee-beans-or-grounds-make-the-best-cold-brew)\n- [Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#wprm-recipe-container-13737)\n\nI don’t want to admit it’s taken me until now to jump on the Cold Brew Coffee train, considering how much I love my coffee.\n\nThe thing is, I didn’t really understand the allure.\n\nWhyyyyy did I need to start making my coffee a different way? I had a perfectly find coffee maker.\n\nIf we had leftover coffee, I’d stick it in the fridge to make myself an iced coffee later. Good enough right?\n\nWrong.\n\nCold brew coffee is a completely different thing, for a few reasons.\n\nLove coffee? You might also like this [Easy Frappe Recipe](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/easy-frappe-recipe\/), [copycat Starbucks Frappuccino](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/frappuccino-recipe\/) or this [Caramel Frappuccino](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/caramel-frappuccino\/)\\!\n\n## What is Cold Brew Coffee?\nIt seems redundant, but the biggest difference between cold brew and regular brewed coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water.\n\nWhew. How many times can you say that fast?\n\nOne of the biggest differences is that hot water pulls the acid out of the coffee, which makes it harder on your body (stomach, teeth, etc.) and also affects the taste.\n\nI know as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that coffee can sometimes upset my stomach.\n\nWith cold brew coffee, it is so much smoother and even a little naturally sweeter, that I don’t have to offset that acidity with a whole whack of cream and sugar to be able to drink it (because truth be told, I am a bit of a wussy coffee drinker and I like it creamy!).\n\nThough [Huffpost says](https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/is-cold-brew-coffee-bette_n_8964244?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAF3peBW0swWlAqRuDfRC_63NSW-9qF37aj1xuIVmJe2hKxgfD43w1SeR-3chhY06Zy6zODzGQq0Rnp7H3JGae-6s_C4cHjdIO-4wsDSO5lRWlYU-ZH4ck9wp7YWIjA_QHHEKQqxN87wzZQOgK9dgMN9AFsTnvqiHGlj-AY2LDrUl) that regular brewed coffee does contain a higher level of antioxidants, so just to be sure I cover all my bases which enjoy both types of coffee on a daily basis 😉\n\n![cold brew coffee with cream swirled in glass with french press in background](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![cold brew coffee with cream swirled in glass with french press in background](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg)\n## What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?\nYou can use either a [French Press](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LSQYWZ) or really any large jar or pitcher to make cold brew coffee, as long as you have some cheesecloth to strain it through to get all those grinds out.\n\n### Making Cold Brew Coffee using a French Press:\nI like to use a French press, just because it makes the straining really easy.\n\nOur French press is only a few cups (you can get larger ones), so if we want a large batch for a barbecue or to take along camping or just because we have 3 kids 7 and under… we’ll just a large glass pitcher and strain it.\n\nIt’s probably time to invest in a larger one\\!\n\n### Making Cold Brew Coffee in a jar or pitcher:\nCombine your coffee and water in a large mason jar or glass pitcher. Let it soak for the recommended amount of time, then strain through some cheesecloth or a coffee filter (you can place these inside of a mesh sieve to make it easier).\n\n## How long does it take to make cold brew coffee?\nReally the only downside with cold brew coffee is that there’s no instant gratification.\n\nIt’s recommended to let your coffee steep for 12-24 hours. We normally let ours sit at room temperature for 24 hours, which gives us a nicely concentrated coffee flavor.\n\nIf you don’t want to wait quite that long, 12-18 hours is sufficient, but I wouldn’t do any less than that.\n\n## What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?\nThe difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water, while iced coffee is usually considered to be made with leftover traditionally brewed coffee.\n\nThe truth is, iced coffee can be made with cold brew and, if you ask me, is even better made this way\\!\n\n![creamy cold brew coffee with stainless steel straw and blue background](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![creamy cold brew coffee with stainless steel straw and blue background](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-1-of-8.jpg)\n## Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?\nThis is so totally a personal thing, and I don’t even really want to give an answer.\n\nHonestly?\n\nOur favorite coffee beans are a vanilla hazelnut variety from Costco, but you use what you like\\!\n\nDark roast, light roast, espresso, flavored — any will work. We prefer light or medium roast as dark roast coffee tends to be more bitter, but anything you enjoy the taste of will work just fine in this recipe.\n\nCoarse ground coffee is generally recommended for cold brew coffee, but using store bought grounds is not really going to affect your results.\n\n## Cold Brew Coffee\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/51bfda07ffa2b79ee4cdee666cc787f781c3ea2e096178c0a9d6270eab3dff05?s=32&d=mm&r=g)](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/about-me\/)*written by* [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/about-me\/)\n\nHow to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉\n\n![cold brew coffee with cream](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![cold brew coffee with cream](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8-368x368.jpg)\n\n4\\.80 from 5 votes\n\n[Rate](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#respond) [Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thereciperebel.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thereciperebel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F06%2Fcold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg&description=Cold+Brew+Coffee&is_video=false) [Print](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wprm_print\/cold-brew-coffee)\n\nPrep Time: 5 minutes minutes\n\nTotal Time: 5 minutes minutes\n\nCourse: Drinks\n\nCuisine: American\n\nServings: 2 servings\n\n### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x\n- ▢\n  2 cups filtered water\n- ▢\n  ⅓ cup coarse ground coffee, light or medium roast\n\n[US Customary](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/) – [Metric](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/)\n\n### Instructions\n- Combine water and coffee in a french press or large pitcher or jar with a lid. Be sure to stir to moisten coffee grounds.\n- Let soak for 12-24 hours. Strain using the French press, a cheese cloth or coffee filter over a fine mesh sieve (see post above for more detailed notes).\n- Sweeten or add cream as desired (if you wish to sweeten, I recommend a liquid sweetener or coffee syrup as sugar won’t dissolve easily in cold coffee).\n### Video\n### Notes\nWe prefer a 1:6 coffee to water ratio. If you like stronger cold brew coffee, I would recommend a 1:5 or 1:4 coffee to water ratio (so 1 cup grounds to 5 or 4 cups water – the less water you use, the stronger it will be).\n\n### Nutrition\nCalories: 3cal, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 19mg, Calcium: 8mg\n\nNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.\n\nWant to save this recipe?\n\nCreate an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again.\n\n[Register Now](https:\/\/thereciperebelcom.bigscoots-staging.com\/slow-cooker-chicken-breast\/)\n\nTried this recipe?\n\nTag @thereciperebel or hashtag \\#thereciperebel — I love to see what you’re making\\!\n\n[Tag @thereciperebel](https:\/\/instagram.com\/thereciperebel)\n\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button \"Share on Facebook\")\n\n[Pin](https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/&media=https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg&description=How%20to%20make%20Cold%20Brew%20Coffee%20that%20is%20easy%2C%20smooth%20and%20perfect%20for%20summer%20sipping%21%20No%20fancy%20equipment%20required%20%28just%20some%20good%20coffee%20%3B%29%20%23coffee%20%23coldbrew%20%23drink%20%23drinks%20%23recipe \"Share on Pinterest\")\n\n[Email](mailto:?subject=Your%20friend%20has%20shared%20an%20article%20with%20you.&body=How%20to%20make%20Cold%20Brew%20Coffee%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.thereciperebel.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F%0D%0A \"Share via Email\")\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2096%2096'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/51bfda07ffa2b79ee4cdee666cc787f781c3ea2e096178c0a9d6270eab3dff05?s=96&d=mm&r=g)\n\n#### Meet Ashley\nMy name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. 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Melody O'Dell says\n   \n   [July 24, 2023 at 2:43 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-823020)\n   \n   How to easily clean grounds from French press without making a mess or flushing down garbage disposal?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-823020)\n   - Margot says\n     \n     [July 25, 2023 at 9:16 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-823026)\n     \n     The instruction book for my (18-yo Sears Kenmore) disposal says I can put coffee grounds down my disposal – even if I have a septic system. And that’s what I do- never a problem. Plus the coarse grounds work to lightly scrub the interior of the disposal and get rid of any lingering odors.\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-823026)\n   - The Recipe Rebel says\n     \n     [July 27, 2023 at 1:58 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-823104)\n     \n     Hi Melody! I would refer to your owner’s manual for how to clean it. This is just a recipe on how to make cold brew coffee. Enjoy\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-823104)\n2. Linda says\n   \n   [October 15, 2022 at 7:33 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-816741)\n   \n   What is a good coffee syrup for sweetening?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-816741)\n3. Samuel says\n   \n   [July 13, 2019 at 10:57 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-752138)\n   \n   Great tips to make a delicious Cold Brew Coffee. Cold Brew Coffee is one of my favorite recipes. Thank you for your great advice.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-752138)\n4. Brenda says\n   \n   [June 27, 2019 at 8:24 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751855)\n   \n   So great, but to make even better, make yourself some cold brew coffee ice cubes. Thanks to my sister in law for that idea. If you happen to get busy gabbing, I mean working your coffee doesn’t dilute.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751855)\n   - [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/) says\n     \n     [June 29, 2019 at 10:32 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751885)\n     \n     That is a great idea\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751885)\n5. Toni says\n   \n   [June 20, 2019 at 12:35 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751754)\n   \n   I loved it! This cold brew coffee is really amazing\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751754)\n   - [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/) says\n     \n     [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751833)\n     \n     Thanks Toni\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751833)\n6. Krissy Allori says\n   \n   [June 20, 2019 at 11:42 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751753)\n   \n   My family loves cold brew so I know that this will be a huge hit at our house\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751753)\n   - [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/) says\n     \n     [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751834)\n     \n     Thanks Krissy! It couldn’t be easier\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751834)\n7. Suzy says\n   \n   [June 20, 2019 at 11:03 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751752)\n   \n   Ohhh this is exactly how I want to spend my summer cooling off! Just perfect\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751752)\n   - [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/) says\n     \n     [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751835)\n     \n     Same here\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751835)\n8. Lyn says\n   \n   [June 20, 2019 at 11:02 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751751)\n   \n   This looks so refreshing and a perfect way to start off every summer morning\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751751)\n   - [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/) says\n     \n     [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751836)\n     \n     Thanks Lyn\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751836)\n9. Kristyn says\n   \n   [June 20, 2019 at 10:35 am](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751749)\n   \n   It sure looks refreshing!! I can see why everyone loves this drink\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751749)\n   - [Ashley Fehr](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/) says\n     \n     [June 24, 2019 at 8:41 pm](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751837)\n     \n     Thanks Kristyn! It’s our favorite\\!\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#comment-751837)\n\n4\\.80 from 5 votes\n\n### Leave A Reply [Cancel reply](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#respond)\n\n## sidebar\n![Ashley standing in the kitchen shredding cheese.](https:\/\/thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3.png)\n\n## Meet Ashley\nMy name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. 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[Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/about-me\/privacy-policy)\n## Rate This Recipe\n## Recipe Ratings without Comment\nSomething went wrong. Please try again.","attrs_readable_markdown":"***How to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉 )***\n\n![cold brew coffee with ice in a glass being poured out of french press](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-3-of-8.jpg)\n\n## Table of Contents\n- [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee)\n- [What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#what-do-i-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n- [How long does it take to make cold brew coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#how-long-does-it-take-to-make-cold-brew-coffee)\n- [What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#whats-the-difference-between-cold-brew-and-iced-coffee)\n- [Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#which-coffee-beans-or-grounds-make-the-best-cold-brew)\n- [Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/cold-brew-coffee\/#wprm-recipe-container-13737)\n\nI don’t want to admit it’s taken me until now to jump on the Cold Brew Coffee train, considering how much I love my coffee.\n\nThe thing is, I didn’t really understand the allure.\n\nWhyyyyy did I need to start making my coffee a different way? I had a perfectly find coffee maker.\n\nIf we had leftover coffee, I’d stick it in the fridge to make myself an iced coffee later. Good enough right?\n\nWrong.\n\nCold brew coffee is a completely different thing, for a few reasons.\n\nLove coffee? You might also like this [Easy Frappe Recipe](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/easy-frappe-recipe\/), [copycat Starbucks Frappuccino](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/frappuccino-recipe\/) or this [Caramel Frappuccino](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/caramel-frappuccino\/)\\!\n\n## What is Cold Brew Coffee?\nIt seems redundant, but the biggest difference between cold brew and regular brewed coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water.\n\nWhew. How many times can you say that fast?\n\nOne of the biggest differences is that hot water pulls the acid out of the coffee, which makes it harder on your body (stomach, teeth, etc.) and also affects the taste.\n\nI know as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that coffee can sometimes upset my stomach.\n\nWith cold brew coffee, it is so much smoother and even a little naturally sweeter, that I don’t have to offset that acidity with a whole whack of cream and sugar to be able to drink it (because truth be told, I am a bit of a wussy coffee drinker and I like it creamy!).\n\nThough [Huffpost says](https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/is-cold-brew-coffee-bette_n_8964244?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAF3peBW0swWlAqRuDfRC_63NSW-9qF37aj1xuIVmJe2hKxgfD43w1SeR-3chhY06Zy6zODzGQq0Rnp7H3JGae-6s_C4cHjdIO-4wsDSO5lRWlYU-ZH4ck9wp7YWIjA_QHHEKQqxN87wzZQOgK9dgMN9AFsTnvqiHGlj-AY2LDrUl) that regular brewed coffee does contain a higher level of antioxidants, so just to be sure I cover all my bases which enjoy both types of coffee on a daily basis 😉\n\n![cold brew coffee with cream swirled in glass with french press in background](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg)\n\n## What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?\nYou can use either a [French Press](https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LSQYWZ) or really any large jar or pitcher to make cold brew coffee, as long as you have some cheesecloth to strain it through to get all those grinds out.\n\n### Making Cold Brew Coffee using a French Press:\nI like to use a French press, just because it makes the straining really easy.\n\nOur French press is only a few cups (you can get larger ones), so if we want a large batch for a barbecue or to take along camping or just because we have 3 kids 7 and under… we’ll just a large glass pitcher and strain it.\n\nIt’s probably time to invest in a larger one\\!\n\n### Making Cold Brew Coffee in a jar or pitcher:\nCombine your coffee and water in a large mason jar or glass pitcher. Let it soak for the recommended amount of time, then strain through some cheesecloth or a coffee filter (you can place these inside of a mesh sieve to make it easier).\n\n## How long does it take to make cold brew coffee?\nReally the only downside with cold brew coffee is that there’s no instant gratification.\n\nIt’s recommended to let your coffee steep for 12-24 hours. We normally let ours sit at room temperature for 24 hours, which gives us a nicely concentrated coffee flavor.\n\nIf you don’t want to wait quite that long, 12-18 hours is sufficient, but I wouldn’t do any less than that.\n\n## What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?\nThe difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water, while iced coffee is usually considered to be made with leftover traditionally brewed coffee.\n\nThe truth is, iced coffee can be made with cold brew and, if you ask me, is even better made this way\\!\n\n![creamy cold brew coffee with stainless steel straw and blue background](https:\/\/www.thereciperebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-1-of-8.jpg)\n\n## Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?\nThis is so totally a personal thing, and I don’t even really want to give an answer.\n\nHonestly?\n\nOur favorite coffee beans are a vanilla hazelnut variety from Costco, but you use what you like\\!\n\nDark roast, light roast, espresso, flavored — any will work. We prefer light or medium roast as dark roast coffee tends to be more bitter, but anything you enjoy the taste of will work just fine in this recipe.\n\nCoarse ground coffee is generally recommended for cold brew coffee, but using store bought grounds is not really going to affect your results.\n\n- ▢\n  2 cups filtered water\n- ▢\n  ⅓ cup coarse ground coffee, light or medium roast\n\n- Combine water and coffee in a french press or large pitcher or jar with a lid. Be sure to stir to moisten coffee grounds.\n- Let soak for 12-24 hours. Strain using the French press, a cheese cloth or coffee filter over a fine mesh sieve (see post above for more detailed notes).\n- Sweeten or add cream as desired (if you wish to sweeten, I recommend a liquid sweetener or coffee syrup as sugar won’t dissolve easily in cold coffee).\n\nWe prefer a 1:6 coffee to water ratio. If you like stronger cold brew coffee, I would recommend a 1:5 or 1:4 coffee to water ratio (so 1 cup grounds to 5 or 4 cups water – the less water you use, the stronger it will be).\n\nCalories: 3cal, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 19mg, Calcium: 8mg\n\nNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.\n\nWant to save this recipe?\n\nCreate an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again.\n\n[Register Now](https:\/\/thereciperebelcom.bigscoots-staging.com\/slow-cooker-chicken-breast\/)\n\nTried this recipe?\n\nTag @thereciperebel or hashtag \\#thereciperebel — I love to see what you’re making\\!\n\n[Tag @thereciperebel](https:\/\/instagram.com\/thereciperebel)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/51bfda07ffa2b79ee4cdee666cc787f781c3ea2e096178c0a9d6270eab3dff05?s=96&d=mm&r=g)\n\n#### Meet Ashley\nMy name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. 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Boilerpipe Text	How to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉 ) Table of Contents What is Cold Brew Coffee? What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee? How long does it take to make cold brew coffee? What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew? Cold Brew Coffee Recipe I don’t want to admit it’s taken me until now to jump on the Cold Brew Coffee train, considering how much I love my coffee. The thing is, I didn’t really understand the allure. Whyyyyy did I need to start making my coffee a different way? I had a perfectly find coffee maker. If we had leftover coffee, I’d stick it in the fridge to make myself an iced coffee later. Good enough right? Wrong. Cold brew coffee is a completely different thing, for a few reasons. Love coffee? You might also like this Easy Frappe Recipe , copycat Starbucks Frappuccino or this Caramel Frappuccino ! What is Cold Brew Coffee? It seems redundant, but the biggest difference between cold brew and regular brewed coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water. Whew. How many times can you say that fast? One of the biggest differences is that hot water pulls the acid out of the coffee, which makes it harder on your body (stomach, teeth, etc.) and also affects the taste. I know as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that coffee can sometimes upset my stomach. With cold brew coffee, it is so much smoother and even a little naturally sweeter, that I don’t have to offset that acidity with a whole whack of cream and sugar to be able to drink it (because truth be told, I am a bit of a wussy coffee drinker and I like it creamy!). Though Huffpost says that regular brewed coffee does contain a higher level of antioxidants, so just to be sure I cover all my bases which enjoy both types of coffee on a daily basis 😉 What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee? You can use either a French Press or really any large jar or pitcher to make cold brew coffee, as long as you have some cheesecloth to strain it through to get all those grinds out. Making Cold Brew Coffee using a French Press: I like to use a French press, just because it makes the straining really easy. Our French press is only a few cups (you can get larger ones), so if we want a large batch for a barbecue or to take along camping or just because we have 3 kids 7 and under… we’ll just a large glass pitcher and strain it. It’s probably time to invest in a larger one! Making Cold Brew Coffee in a jar or pitcher: Combine your coffee and water in a large mason jar or glass pitcher. Let it soak for the recommended amount of time, then strain through some cheesecloth or a coffee filter (you can place these inside of a mesh sieve to make it easier). How long does it take to make cold brew coffee? Really the only downside with cold brew coffee is that there’s no instant gratification. It’s recommended to let your coffee steep for 12-24 hours. We normally let ours sit at room temperature for 24 hours, which gives us a nicely concentrated coffee flavor. If you don’t want to wait quite that long, 12-18 hours is sufficient, but I wouldn’t do any less than that. What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? The difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water, while iced coffee is usually considered to be made with leftover traditionally brewed coffee. The truth is, iced coffee can be made with cold brew and, if you ask me, is even better made this way! Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew? This is so totally a personal thing, and I don’t even really want to give an answer. Honestly? Our favorite coffee beans are a vanilla hazelnut variety from Costco, but you use what you like! Dark roast, light roast, espresso, flavored — any will work. We prefer light or medium roast as dark roast coffee tends to be more bitter, but anything you enjoy the taste of will work just fine in this recipe. Coarse ground coffee is generally recommended for cold brew coffee, but using store bought grounds is not really going to affect your results. ▢ 2 cups filtered water ▢ ⅓ cup coarse ground coffee , light or medium roast Combine water and coffee in a french press or large pitcher or jar with a lid. Be sure to stir to moisten coffee grounds. Let soak for 12-24 hours. Strain using the French press, a cheese cloth or coffee filter over a fine mesh sieve (see post above for more detailed notes). Sweeten or add cream as desired (if you wish to sweeten, I recommend a liquid sweetener or coffee syrup as sugar won’t dissolve easily in cold coffee). We prefer a 1:6 coffee to water ratio. If you like stronger cold brew coffee, I would recommend a 1:5 or 1:4 coffee to water ratio (so 1 cup grounds to 5 or 4 cups water – the less water you use, the stronger it will be). Calories: 3 cal , Sodium: 13 mg , Potassium: 19 mg , Calcium: 8 mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Want to save this recipe? Create an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again. Register Now Tried this recipe? Tag @thereciperebel or hashtag #thereciperebel — I love to see what you’re making! Tag @thereciperebel Meet Ashley My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations! Read More You May Also Like
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No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉 )* ![cold brew coffee with ice in a glass being poured out of french press](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-3-of-8.jpg) ## Table of Contents - [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee) - [What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what-do-i-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) - [How long does it take to make cold brew coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how-long-does-it-take-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) - [What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#whats-the-difference-between-cold-brew-and-iced-coffee) - [Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#which-coffee-beans-or-grounds-make-the-best-cold-brew) - [Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#wprm-recipe-container-13737) I don’t want to admit it’s taken me until now to jump on the Cold Brew Coffee train, considering how much I love my coffee. The thing is, I didn’t really understand the allure. Whyyyyy did I need to start making my coffee a different way? I had a perfectly find coffee maker. If we had leftover coffee, I’d stick it in the fridge to make myself an iced coffee later. Good enough right? Wrong. Cold brew coffee is a completely different thing, for a few reasons. Love coffee? You might also like this [Easy Frappe Recipe](https://www.thereciperebel.com/easy-frappe-recipe/), [copycat Starbucks Frappuccino](https://www.thereciperebel.com/frappuccino-recipe/) or this [Caramel Frappuccino](https://www.thereciperebel.com/caramel-frappuccino/)\! ## What is Cold Brew Coffee? It seems redundant, but the biggest difference between cold brew and regular brewed coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water. Whew. How many times can you say that fast? One of the biggest differences is that hot water pulls the acid out of the coffee, which makes it harder on your body (stomach, teeth, etc.) and also affects the taste. I know as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that coffee can sometimes upset my stomach. With cold brew coffee, it is so much smoother and even a little naturally sweeter, that I don’t have to offset that acidity with a whole whack of cream and sugar to be able to drink it (because truth be told, I am a bit of a wussy coffee drinker and I like it creamy!). Though [Huffpost says](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/is-cold-brew-coffee-bette_n_8964244?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAF3peBW0swWlAqRuDfRC_63NSW-9qF37aj1xuIVmJe2hKxgfD43w1SeR-3chhY06Zy6zODzGQq0Rnp7H3JGae-6s_C4cHjdIO-4wsDSO5lRWlYU-ZH4ck9wp7YWIjA_QHHEKQqxN87wzZQOgK9dgMN9AFsTnvqiHGlj-AY2LDrUl) that regular brewed coffee does contain a higher level of antioxidants, so just to be sure I cover all my bases which enjoy both types of coffee on a daily basis 😉 ![cold brew coffee with cream swirled in glass with french press in background](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![cold brew coffee with cream swirled in glass with french press in background](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg) ## What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee? You can use either a [French Press](https://amzn.to/2LSQYWZ) or really any large jar or pitcher to make cold brew coffee, as long as you have some cheesecloth to strain it through to get all those grinds out. ### Making Cold Brew Coffee using a French Press: I like to use a French press, just because it makes the straining really easy. Our French press is only a few cups (you can get larger ones), so if we want a large batch for a barbecue or to take along camping or just because we have 3 kids 7 and under… we’ll just a large glass pitcher and strain it. It’s probably time to invest in a larger one\! ### Making Cold Brew Coffee in a jar or pitcher: Combine your coffee and water in a large mason jar or glass pitcher. Let it soak for the recommended amount of time, then strain through some cheesecloth or a coffee filter (you can place these inside of a mesh sieve to make it easier). ## How long does it take to make cold brew coffee? Really the only downside with cold brew coffee is that there’s no instant gratification. It’s recommended to let your coffee steep for 12-24 hours. We normally let ours sit at room temperature for 24 hours, which gives us a nicely concentrated coffee flavor. If you don’t want to wait quite that long, 12-18 hours is sufficient, but I wouldn’t do any less than that. ## What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? The difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water, while iced coffee is usually considered to be made with leftover traditionally brewed coffee. The truth is, iced coffee can be made with cold brew and, if you ask me, is even better made this way\! ![creamy cold brew coffee with stainless steel straw and blue background](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20900'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![creamy cold brew coffee with stainless steel straw and blue background](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-1-of-8.jpg) ## Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew? This is so totally a personal thing, and I don’t even really want to give an answer. Honestly? Our favorite coffee beans are a vanilla hazelnut variety from Costco, but you use what you like\! Dark roast, light roast, espresso, flavored — any will work. We prefer light or medium roast as dark roast coffee tends to be more bitter, but anything you enjoy the taste of will work just fine in this recipe. Coarse ground coffee is generally recommended for cold brew coffee, but using store bought grounds is not really going to affect your results. ## Cold Brew Coffee [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/51bfda07ffa2b79ee4cdee666cc787f781c3ea2e096178c0a9d6270eab3dff05?s=32&d=mm&r=g)](https://www.thereciperebel.com/about-me/)written by [Ashley Fehr](https://www.thereciperebel.com/about-me/) How to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉 ![cold brew coffee with cream](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![cold brew coffee with cream](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8-368x368.jpg) 4\.80 from 5 votes [Rate](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#respond) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thereciperebel.com%2Fcold-brew-coffee%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thereciperebel.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F06%2Fcold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg&description=Cold+Brew+Coffee&is_video=false) [Print](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wprm_print/cold-brew-coffee) Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes Total Time: 5 minutes minutes Course: Drinks Cuisine: American Servings: 2 servings ### Ingredients 1x 2x 3x - ▢ 2 cups filtered water - ▢ ⅓ cup coarse ground coffee, light or medium roast [US Customary](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/) – [Metric](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/) ### Instructions - Combine water and coffee in a french press or large pitcher or jar with a lid. 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Melody O'Dell says [July 24, 2023 at 2:43 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-823020) How to easily clean grounds from French press without making a mess or flushing down garbage disposal? [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-823020) - Margot says [July 25, 2023 at 9:16 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-823026) The instruction book for my (18-yo Sears Kenmore) disposal says I can put coffee grounds down my disposal – even if I have a septic system. And that’s what I do- never a problem. Plus the coarse grounds work to lightly scrub the interior of the disposal and get rid of any lingering odors. [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-823026) - The Recipe Rebel says [July 27, 2023 at 1:58 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-823104) Hi Melody! I would refer to your owner’s manual for how to clean it. This is just a recipe on how to make cold brew coffee. Enjoy\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-823104) 2. Linda says [October 15, 2022 at 7:33 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-816741) What is a good coffee syrup for sweetening? [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-816741) 3. Samuel says [July 13, 2019 at 10:57 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-752138) Great tips to make a delicious Cold Brew Coffee. Cold Brew Coffee is one of my favorite recipes. Thank you for your great advice. [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-752138) 4. Brenda says [June 27, 2019 at 8:24 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751855) So great, but to make even better, make yourself some cold brew coffee ice cubes. Thanks to my sister in law for that idea. If you happen to get busy gabbing, I mean working your coffee doesn’t dilute. [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751855) - [Ashley Fehr](https://www.thereciperebel.com/) says [June 29, 2019 at 10:32 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751885) That is a great idea\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751885) 5. Toni says [June 20, 2019 at 12:35 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751754) I loved it! This cold brew coffee is really amazing\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751754) - [Ashley Fehr](https://www.thereciperebel.com/) says [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751833) Thanks Toni\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751833) 6. Krissy Allori says [June 20, 2019 at 11:42 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751753) My family loves cold brew so I know that this will be a huge hit at our house\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751753) - [Ashley Fehr](https://www.thereciperebel.com/) says [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751834) Thanks Krissy! It couldn’t be easier\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751834) 7. Suzy says [June 20, 2019 at 11:03 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751752) Ohhh this is exactly how I want to spend my summer cooling off! Just perfect\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751752) - [Ashley Fehr](https://www.thereciperebel.com/) says [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751835) Same here\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751835) 8. Lyn says [June 20, 2019 at 11:02 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751751) This looks so refreshing and a perfect way to start off every summer morning [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751751) - [Ashley Fehr](https://www.thereciperebel.com/) says [June 24, 2019 at 8:40 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751836) Thanks Lyn\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751836) 9. Kristyn says [June 20, 2019 at 10:35 am](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751749) It sure looks refreshing!! I can see why everyone loves this drink\! [Reply](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751749) - [Ashley Fehr](https://www.thereciperebel.com/) says [June 24, 2019 at 8:41 pm](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#comment-751837) Thanks Kristyn! It’s our favorite\! 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Readable Markdown	*How to make Cold Brew Coffee that is easy, smooth and perfect for summer sipping! No fancy equipment required (just some good coffee 😉 )* ![cold brew coffee with ice in a glass being poured out of french press](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-3-of-8.jpg) ## Table of Contents - [What is Cold Brew Coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what-is-cold-brew-coffee) - [What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#what-do-i-need-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) - [How long does it take to make cold brew coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#how-long-does-it-take-to-make-cold-brew-coffee) - [What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#whats-the-difference-between-cold-brew-and-iced-coffee) - [Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew?](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#which-coffee-beans-or-grounds-make-the-best-cold-brew) - [Cold Brew Coffee Recipe](https://www.thereciperebel.com/cold-brew-coffee/#wprm-recipe-container-13737) I don’t want to admit it’s taken me until now to jump on the Cold Brew Coffee train, considering how much I love my coffee. The thing is, I didn’t really understand the allure. Whyyyyy did I need to start making my coffee a different way? I had a perfectly find coffee maker. If we had leftover coffee, I’d stick it in the fridge to make myself an iced coffee later. Good enough right? Wrong. Cold brew coffee is a completely different thing, for a few reasons. Love coffee? You might also like this [Easy Frappe Recipe](https://www.thereciperebel.com/easy-frappe-recipe/), [copycat Starbucks Frappuccino](https://www.thereciperebel.com/frappuccino-recipe/) or this [Caramel Frappuccino](https://www.thereciperebel.com/caramel-frappuccino/)\! ## What is Cold Brew Coffee? It seems redundant, but the biggest difference between cold brew and regular brewed coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water. Whew. How many times can you say that fast? One of the biggest differences is that hot water pulls the acid out of the coffee, which makes it harder on your body (stomach, teeth, etc.) and also affects the taste. I know as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that coffee can sometimes upset my stomach. With cold brew coffee, it is so much smoother and even a little naturally sweeter, that I don’t have to offset that acidity with a whole whack of cream and sugar to be able to drink it (because truth be told, I am a bit of a wussy coffee drinker and I like it creamy!). Though [Huffpost says](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/is-cold-brew-coffee-bette_n_8964244?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAF3peBW0swWlAqRuDfRC_63NSW-9qF37aj1xuIVmJe2hKxgfD43w1SeR-3chhY06Zy6zODzGQq0Rnp7H3JGae-6s_C4cHjdIO-4wsDSO5lRWlYU-ZH4ck9wp7YWIjA_QHHEKQqxN87wzZQOgK9dgMN9AFsTnvqiHGlj-AY2LDrUl) that regular brewed coffee does contain a higher level of antioxidants, so just to be sure I cover all my bases which enjoy both types of coffee on a daily basis 😉 ![cold brew coffee with cream swirled in glass with french press in background](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-5-of-8.jpg) ## What do I need to make Cold Brew Coffee? You can use either a [French Press](https://amzn.to/2LSQYWZ) or really any large jar or pitcher to make cold brew coffee, as long as you have some cheesecloth to strain it through to get all those grinds out. ### Making Cold Brew Coffee using a French Press: I like to use a French press, just because it makes the straining really easy. Our French press is only a few cups (you can get larger ones), so if we want a large batch for a barbecue or to take along camping or just because we have 3 kids 7 and under… we’ll just a large glass pitcher and strain it. It’s probably time to invest in a larger one\! ### Making Cold Brew Coffee in a jar or pitcher: Combine your coffee and water in a large mason jar or glass pitcher. Let it soak for the recommended amount of time, then strain through some cheesecloth or a coffee filter (you can place these inside of a mesh sieve to make it easier). ## How long does it take to make cold brew coffee? Really the only downside with cold brew coffee is that there’s no instant gratification. It’s recommended to let your coffee steep for 12-24 hours. We normally let ours sit at room temperature for 24 hours, which gives us a nicely concentrated coffee flavor. If you don’t want to wait quite that long, 12-18 hours is sufficient, but I wouldn’t do any less than that. ## What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? The difference between cold brew coffee and iced coffee is that cold brew is brewed with cold water, while iced coffee is usually considered to be made with leftover traditionally brewed coffee. The truth is, iced coffee can be made with cold brew and, if you ask me, is even better made this way\! ![creamy cold brew coffee with stainless steel straw and blue background](https://www.thereciperebel.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cold-brew-coffee-www.thereciperebel.com-600-1-of-8.jpg) ## Which coffee beans or grounds make the best cold brew? This is so totally a personal thing, and I don’t even really want to give an answer. Honestly? Our favorite coffee beans are a vanilla hazelnut variety from Costco, but you use what you like\! Dark roast, light roast, espresso, flavored — any will work. We prefer light or medium roast as dark roast coffee tends to be more bitter, but anything you enjoy the taste of will work just fine in this recipe. Coarse ground coffee is generally recommended for cold brew coffee, but using store bought grounds is not really going to affect your results. - ▢ 2 cups filtered water - ▢ ⅓ cup coarse ground coffee, light or medium roast - Combine water and coffee in a french press or large pitcher or jar with a lid. Be sure to stir to moisten coffee grounds. - Let soak for 12-24 hours. Strain using the French press, a cheese cloth or coffee filter over a fine mesh sieve (see post above for more detailed notes). - Sweeten or add cream as desired (if you wish to sweeten, I recommend a liquid sweetener or coffee syrup as sugar won’t dissolve easily in cold coffee). We prefer a 1:6 coffee to water ratio. If you like stronger cold brew coffee, I would recommend a 1:5 or 1:4 coffee to water ratio (so 1 cup grounds to 5 or 4 cups water – the less water you use, the stronger it will be). Calories: 3cal, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 19mg, Calcium: 8mg Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Want to save this recipe? Create an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again. [Register Now](https://thereciperebelcom.bigscoots-staging.com/slow-cooker-chicken-breast/) Tried this recipe? Tag @thereciperebel or hashtag \#thereciperebel — I love to see what you’re making\! 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