Use fresh, high-quality coffee beans: The quality of your coffee beans will greatly impact the flavor of your cold brew. Make sure to use fresh, high-quality coffee beans for the best results.
Grind the coffee beans coarsely: To make cold brew coffee, you need to grind your coffee beans coarsely. A coarse grind helps to prevent over-extraction and bitterness in the coffee.
Use filtered water: The quality of the water you use is just as important as the quality of the coffee beans. Use filtered water to ensure that your cold brew tastes its best.
Use a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:4 or 1:5: For best results, use a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:4 or 1:5. This means that for every 1 cup of coffee grounds, you’ll need 4-5 cups of water.
Steep the coffee grounds for 12-24 hours: The longer you steep your coffee grounds, the stronger the coffee will be. Aim to steep your coffee grounds for 12-24 hours for the best results.
Strain the coffee: Once your coffee has steeped, strain it through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any grounds or sediment.
Serve over ice: Cold brew coffee is best served over ice. Add your desired amount of milk or cream and sweetener, if desired.
Store in the refrigerator: Cold brew coffee can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy!