What you’ll need
- Jar/bottle
- Strainer + cloth filter (or French press)
Ingredients
- Coffee: 100g, coarse grind
- Water: 1,000ml (room temp)
- Ice + milk (optional)
Method
- Add coffee + water to a jar. Stir.
- Cover and steep 12–16 hours at room temp (or fridge for 16–20 hours).
- Strain slowly.
- Store concentrate in fridge for up to 5–7 days.
How to drink (dilution)
- Concentrate: 1 part cold brew : 1 part water/milk
- Ready-to-drink style: brew at 1:12 ratio (e.g., 80g coffee to 1L water)
Troubleshooting
- Tastes watery: steep longer or use more coffee
- Tastes harsh: steep shorter, grind coarser, don’t squeeze the grounds