Skip spending up to $6 at the coffee shop and make this rich and creamy homemade Cold Brew Coffee Recipe from the comfort of home! All you need is water and coffee beans to get the ultimate flavorful cold brew.
If you are a coffee fan, you’ll need to try our other copycat recipes like the Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Coffee – so easy to make at home.
COLD BREW COFFEE-
You will not believe how easy it is to make cold brew coffee yourself at home! All you need to do is combine ground coffee beans with water and allow it to steep. I love making a large batch of cold brew and keeping it in the fridge and enjoy it all week long, so good!
WHAT IS COLD BREW COFFEE? Cold brew coffee is coffee made by steeping ground coffee in room temperature water for several hours and then refrigerated. Cold-brew coffee gives you a stronger and more flavorful coffee.
WHAT COFFEE BEANS DO I USE?
You can use any of your favorite coffee beans that are coarsely ground. We like to buy whole bean coffee and then grind it ourselves with our coffee grinder. Here are some of our favorite coffee beans we like to use:
- Whole Bean Eight O’Clock Coffee
- Organic Trade Fair Sumatra Whole Beans
- Eight O’Clock Hazelnut Ground Coffee
- Starbucks Caramel Ground Coffee
HOW TO MAKE COLD BREW COFFEE-
The BEST part about making cold brew is that it doesn’t matter the amount you are making, as long as you follow the cold brew ratio!
- In a large mason jar or coffee french press, add the ground coffee, and then pour in the water and stir.
- Transfer to the fridge and allow to steep for 16-18 hours!
- Pour the brewed coffee through a thin strainer or cheesecloth, to avoid the beans from going through.
- Discard the beans and pour the coffee into a clean pitcher or jar.
- Store the coffee in the refrigerator. When ready to serve pour over ice and serve with milk and desired sweetener.
- Enjoy, friends!
COLD BREW RATIO– To achieve the perfect batch of cold brew coffee just be sure to always follow the ratio, 1:4. For every one cup of water, you want to use 1/4 cup of ground coffee.
COLD BREW VARIATIONS-
Not only can you flavor when serving the cold brew, but you can also actually flavor the entire batch of cold brew coffee for the ultimate flavors! Here are some ways to flavor your cold brew:
- Cinnamon Coffee– Add a cinnamon stick along with the coffee beans and allow it to steep together for a spicy cinnamon-flavored cold brew.
- Vanilla Cold Brew– You can add a vanilla bean or vanilla bean paste to the mixture and allow it to steep together.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
How long should I steep the cold brew coffee?
Steeping time does not have to be a certain time, you want to steep for at least 16-18 hours. But you can steep for up to 24 hours!
What milk do I use when serving?
When serving you can use either whole milk, coffee creamer of your choice, heavy cream, or dairy-free creamer.
Can I flavor my cold brew when serving?
Yes! We love using Torani Syrups (V) to flavor our cold brew when serving! You can also use the simple syrup for this recipe.
How to store homemade cold brew coffee?
You want to keep the cold brew in the fridge during and after steeping.
How long will cold brew last?
You can store the cold brew in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks.
Can I use decaf coffee beans?
Yes, you can use decaf coffee beans!
What if I don’t like strong coffee?
To make the cold brew less strong you can serve it with some extra water.
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Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
Author: Valentina
4 from 4 votes
Skip spending up to $6 at the coffee shop and make this rich and creamy homemade Cold Brew Coffee Recipe from the comfort of home! All you need is water and coffee beans to get the ultimate flavorful cold brew.
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Steep Time: 18 hours hours
Total Time: 18 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup ground coffee beans
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
In a mason jar or coffee press, add the ground coffee and then pour in the water and stir.
Transfer to the fridge and allow to steep 16-18 hours!
Pour the brewed coffee through a thin strainer or cheesecloth, to avoid the beans from going through.
Discard the beans and pour the coffee into a clean pitcher or jar.
Store the coffee in the refrigerator. When ready to serve pour over ice and serve with milk and desired sweetener.
Notes
COLD BREW RATIO– To achieve the perfect batch of cold brew coffee just be sure to always follow the ratio, 1:4. For every 1 cup of water, you want to use 1/4 cup of ground coffee.
Nutrition
24mg Sodium14mg Calcium
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Sodium 24mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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4 comments
- Annie
Lovely!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Annie, I’m so glad you enjoyed the cold brew recipe.
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- Darryl T
Not sure why, but my cold brew came out so bitter instead of smooth. I followed the recipe and notes to the T. Any ideas?
I even bought the expensive organic beans and ground them with the coarsest grind on my KitchenAid Proline coffee bean grinder.
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so sorry, Darryl. The biggest culprit of bitter-tasting cold brew is the beans were ground too fine. I hope you give the recipe one more try.
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