Cold Brew

Cold Brew, Overnight

Cold water extracts slowly and gently, leaving most of the acidity behind. The result is dense, sweet and low-toned, and it keeps in the refrigerator for a week.

Hands-on time: 15 min
Level: Beginner
Ratio: 1:8

Technical ratio ledger

Coffee dose: 100 g
Water: 800 ml
Water temperature: Cold, filtered
Brew ratio: 1:8
Brewing time: 16 hours
Grind size: Extra coarse

Equipment

One-litre jar with a lid
Scale
Burr grinder
Fine sieve
Paper filter
Glass bottle for storage Optional

Method

Step by step.

Weigh everything, start the timer with the first pour, and change one variable at a time.

Combine

Add 100 g of coarsely ground coffee to the jar and pour over 800 g of cold, filtered water.
Stir

Stir until all the grounds are wet. Close the jar.
Steep
16 hours
Leave the jar in the refrigerator for sixteen hours. Do not stir again.
Strain

Pour through a fine sieve, then again through a rinsed paper filter for a clean concentrate.
Serve

Dilute one part concentrate with one part cold water or milk, over ice.