Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
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March 2, 2019
I’ve heard of cold brew coffee before, but never really knew much about it. I knew that it seemed gourmet and I was intimidated by it. But after a little bit of research, I discovered that there’s nothing to be afraid of. Cold brew coffee is actually super simple and so worth it if you prefer iced coffee. I, for one, won’t be going back to my old method of pouring hot coffee over ice! This way is so much smoother and not acidic at all. Here’s how I make my cold brew coffee:
You’ll need:
French Press
1/2 cup Ground Coffee (coarsely ground is best)
4 cups Cool Water
Step 1: Pour the coffee into the french press.
Step 2: Pour the water into the french press.
Step 3: Stir the coffee and the water together.
Step 4: Place the lid of the french press on top of the container, but do not press down the filter.
Step 5: Put your french press in the fridge, or leave it at room temp if you want.
Step 6: Wait 12 hours. It’s best to do this at night so then when you wake up…
Step 7: Press down the french press filter and pour yourself a nice cold cup of cold brew coffee. Add in whatever cream or sugar you like (I use vanilla almond milk and Archer Farms sugar free toasted hazelnut sweetener).
And that’s it! You’ve just made some smooth, fresh cold brew coffee in the easiest way possible. Don’t be fooled by the clear appearance of the coffee; this stuff is strong! I usually drink two cups of coffee in the morning, but with just one cup of cold brew I am ready to conquer the world!
Have you ever made cold brew coffee? What method do you use?
Photo by Johnny Cheng.
May 16, 2014 @ 8:49 am
My husband makes cold brew coffee all summer long. He has both a chemex and a toddy brewer, and uses them both when he makes a larger quantity, and every now and then he uses a french press.
May 16, 2014 @ 1:40 pm
I’d love to try the other methods! I already used a french press every day for coffee, so I just applied the cold brew method. I love how it tastes!!
May 16, 2014 @ 9:17 am
Love love love cold brew coffee – it has such a unique flavor!
May 16, 2014 @ 1:40 pm
Yes! Much smoother and less acidic.
May 16, 2014 @ 9:38 am
I’ve never tried this – when I make it I typically just brew it normally and then put it in the fridge lol
Miche from Buttons and Birdcages
May 16, 2014 @ 1:41 pm
Cold brew is much smoother – you should totally try it!
May 16, 2014 @ 10:11 am
I’ve never made or had cold brew coffee before! I feel like my boyfriend would love this!
May 16, 2014 @ 1:41 pm
It’s soooo good! Definitely let me know if you try it!!
May 16, 2014 @ 10:49 am
This looks deletctable! Also, I love your blog and all your photos on Instagram!
May 16, 2014 @ 1:41 pm
Thank you so much, Deepta! 🙂 xoxo
May 16, 2014 @ 11:10 am
loves. the way you explain it seems attainable 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 1:41 pm
It is super simple!! I don’t know why I didn’t do it before!
May 16, 2014 @ 12:09 pm
As an iced coffee addict, this is wonderful. I just need the french press! Great post 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 1:42 pm
Yes, iced coffee is my favorite! You can get a french press at TJ Maxx for like $10! Def worth it 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 12:14 pm
Please come to Boston and make this for me. And then we’ll swap clothes and frolic around in all our blogger glory. k? thanks 🙂 Seriously though this looks amaze. I wish I had a french press. Maybe I’ll just try popping my Keurig coffee in the fridge overnight!
xo,
Style Tab
May 16, 2014 @ 1:43 pm
Omg that sounds like the most perfect day <3 but it has to be summer bc I can't handle anything below 60 degrees LOL. You should totes invest in a french press - they're only about $10! It has a different taste if it's brewed cold rather than just cooled down after being brewed hot. You should try it!!
May 16, 2014 @ 12:31 pm
I loooove making cold brew! Here’s how I’ve done it: http://www.shelearnsthings.com/2013/10/home-brewed-iced-coffee-who-doesnt-love.html
Your photo is incredible!
Ana
May 16, 2014 @ 1:47 pm
That’s a great method! I’ll have to try it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 12:44 pm
no i haven’t but i’ve been thinking of getting a french press, i like the idea of being able to brew coffee without needing electricity and its supposed to taste better too
May 16, 2014 @ 1:47 pm
Yes I love my french press! They are really affordable. Check out Home Goods or TJ Maxx!
May 16, 2014 @ 1:04 pm
I live for my coffee every morning. It’s the first thing I do after putting the kids on the bus! But, as the weather warms up, I find myself craving something cold with a kick. This sounds so simple and it looks delicious! Feeling inspired…
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May 16, 2014 @ 1:48 pm
This would be perfect for you then! Let me know if you try it! 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 2:04 pm
Ok I’m beyond excited to try this!! I just take the hot coffee my husband didn’t drink at put it in the fridge for the next morning… This is infinitely cooler and classier haha!
Jessie at Blush and Blonde
May 16, 2014 @ 2:36 pm
And it tastes MUCH better!! You should definitely try it!
May 16, 2014 @ 3:40 pm
Oh my word this sounds amazing! I have almost no A/C in my house and my car doesn’t have it either, so in the summer, when I need my morning coffee, i end up either too hot from the fresh brew, or i get watery, lukewarm nastiness! I’m totally going to do this!
May 16, 2014 @ 4:36 pm
You’ll love it!!! This is so perfect for hot summer days. Let me know what you think when you try it!!
May 16, 2014 @ 4:09 pm
I have never made coffee this way, it sounds and looks amazing. Thank you for sharing!!!
May 16, 2014 @ 5:25 pm
You should give it a try. It’s sooo good!! 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 5:09 pm
I have never tried cold brew coffee, but def will try it. I must admit I never really liked coffee until I started College, and now I love it :D. Thanks for the great recipe
May 16, 2014 @ 5:24 pm
Coffee is my life!! Haha I’ve loved it ever since I was a little girl. Definitely give cold brew a try! 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 5:16 pm
I love this! I definitely need to try it out, thanks for sharing 🙂
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May 16, 2014 @ 5:24 pm
Let me know what you think!
May 16, 2014 @ 5:28 pm
Great recipe Megan. I love the good old fashioned souther sweet tea. Yum <3
xo, Alina
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May 16, 2014 @ 5:53 pm
Thanks! Coffee is my fave! 🙂
May 16, 2014 @ 7:41 pm
My mother is a cofee adict. Will try it for her
May 16, 2014 @ 10:05 pm
Hah! SO is mine – it’s totally where I get my addiction from, LOL!
May 16, 2014 @ 9:35 pm
I love all kinds of coffee but ice coffee is without a doubt my favourite! So excited to try this out. Can’t say I’ve ever even seen it before so I know I’ve been missing out.
Deb | Debra Bros Blog
May 16, 2014 @ 10:06 pm
Yay!! Let me know what you think. I seriously LOVE it!!
May 16, 2014 @ 10:58 pm
this looks so yummy, cant wait to try this out tomorrow
May 16, 2014 @ 11:28 pm
Let me know what you think! 🙂
May 17, 2014 @ 1:52 am
i just brew my coffee, put in fridge, then add ice cubes….
May 18, 2014 @ 5:10 pm
That’s what I used to do too until I discovered this method! It tastes so much better when it’s cold brewed!
May 17, 2014 @ 11:02 am
My boyfriend and I are both baristas, but I’m more tea oriented than coffee! He makes cold brews in the summer and sometimes I’ll sneak a few sips!
May 18, 2014 @ 5:14 pm
How could you not! Lol, I’m definitely a coffee girl, but sometimes I do wish I liked tea. My boyfriend loves tea & doesn’t drink coffee haha!
May 17, 2014 @ 3:46 pm
I love coffee and I’ll take it anyway I can get it. I love it iced when its hot outside. This looks awesome!
May 18, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
Let me know if you give it a try! Iced is my preference, but yeah I’ll take it any way I can get it too! Lol 🙂
May 17, 2014 @ 8:05 pm
sounds good never tried this
May 18, 2014 @ 5:12 pm
Let me know if you try it! It’s so yummy 🙂
May 18, 2014 @ 9:53 am
I make cold coffee quite often. I’ve never used a French press before though.
May 18, 2014 @ 5:12 pm
French press is totally the way to go!
May 18, 2014 @ 9:58 pm
Wow, that’s so easy! I’ll have to give this a try since I have a french press!
May 19, 2014 @ 8:34 pm
Do it!! Let me know how you like it 🙂 🙂
May 19, 2014 @ 3:05 pm
I have not made it this way but it sounds good. Typically I use vietnamese coffee, sweetened condensed milk and ice. But I make the coffee very strong so when the ice melts I still have a strong coffee.
May 19, 2014 @ 8:30 pm
Mmmm that sounds good! I try to stay away from dairy as much as I can, but I’d love to try that style of coffee!
May 19, 2014 @ 7:51 pm
This looks so incredibly yummy! I’m such an iced coffee addict, so I might need to invest in a French press to really get the full effect of non-acidic, iced coffee perfection. Even the swirl in your photograph looks gourmet!
lovelovelove,
Erica
cominguprosestheblog.com
May 19, 2014 @ 8:28 pm
Thanks!! It is soooo good. A french press is only like $10-$20 so you should totally do it!
May 19, 2014 @ 11:41 pm
Great easy recipe. Loved the iced coffee being served in the mason jars.
May 19, 2014 @ 11:41 pm
It is super simple! And mason jars are my fave. They’re just so charming! 🙂
May 20, 2014 @ 2:08 pm
I’m an iced coffee lover and this recipe looks quick and delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
May 20, 2014 @ 3:28 pm
I’m having some right now! Let me know how you like it 🙂
May 20, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
Cannot wait to try this. I generally use my keurig and have not been happy with my iced coffee attempts!
May 20, 2014 @ 3:29 pm
Oh, I know how that goes! I haven’t figured out iced coffee with the keurig either. Definitely give this method a try – I’m sure you’ll love it! 🙂
May 20, 2014 @ 8:16 pm
I have made iced coffee by brewing and then cooling before. I think I am going to try this tonight though since my french press is already out. I love iced coffee this time of the year.
May 23, 2014 @ 10:30 am
This method is so great! I forgot to do it last night though so now I have to either brew it hot or go get Starbucks haha
May 20, 2014 @ 8:47 pm
Wow, I had no idea it was this simple. And I have all the ingredients I need. I think I will make some this week. Thanks!
May 23, 2014 @ 10:30 am
Right?! It’s so simple! Love it
May 22, 2014 @ 10:42 am
Thanks for sharing this recipe…going to try it!
May 23, 2014 @ 11:18 am
Yay! So glad you like it 🙂
May 24, 2014 @ 4:38 am
Ha! I love how easy this is! I’m a sucker for cold coffee in the warmer months, heck even in winter months sometimes
May 24, 2014 @ 12:10 pm
Me too!! I drink iced coffee all year long 🙂
May 24, 2014 @ 2:16 pm
Love this post, I have heard so much about cold press coffee over the past few years…but to be honest I never really knew what it was..so I am so glad you shared this!
Hope you have a great long weekend!
May 24, 2014 @ 3:59 pm
Yay! Let me know if you try it! 🙂
May 25, 2014 @ 10:24 am
I have never tried cold brew. After reading your review I’m excited to try Cold Brew!
May 27, 2014 @ 9:46 am
Yes, definitely give it a try! I’d love to hear what you think!
May 31, 2014 @ 6:21 pm
I’ve never made it before but that sounds like a necessity here in florida!
June 4, 2014 @ 11:54 am
It is! It’s when I was living in Florida that I got addicted to iced coffee haha
January 3, 2015 @ 8:47 am
How easy! I have heard about cold brew, but for some reason thought it was a technique that required coffee-shop level equipment. I’ve got all of this in my kitchen!