Cold brew is made with cold water and time, without heat. You prepare it this evening and drink it tomorrow. The result is a refreshing cold coffee that you dilute with water or ice. In four steps you will know how it works.
The recipe at a glance
| Ingredient | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 100 grams |
| Water | 500 grams of cold water (ratio 1 : 5) |
| Grind | coarse |
| Steeping | 12 to 18 hours in the refrigerator |
| Dilution | for example 1 to 1 with water or ice |
This recipe makes a concentrate. It is deliberately strong: by diluting it you can determine the strength yourself.
The four steps
- Weigh and grind. Grind 100 grams of coffee coarsely.
- Mix with water. Stir the coffee into 500 grams of cold water.
- Let steep. Cover and let steep for 12 to 18 hours in the refrigerator.
- Strain and dilute. Strain the coffee and dilute with water or ice, to taste. A good starting point is 1 to 1.
Adjusting to taste
Do you find the result too strong? Then dilute with more water or ice. Do you find it too weak? Then dilute less. You can also adjust the steeping time within the 12 to 18 hours. Read more about grinding in the best grind size per brewing method.
Ready to taste?
- View our cold brew jugs and bottles.
- Choose a coffee to go with it from our specialty coffee.
- Still unsure? Read which brewing method suits you.
