Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

Step 1

Grind your coffee beans. Fresh ground coffee makes a better tasting cold brew.

Step 2

Make sure the water you’re using doesn’t have a high amount of chlorine if using tap water.

Step 3

In a mason jar or any glass container with a lid, combine water and coffee. Stir, or close the lid and shake, to combine.

Step 4

Place it in your fridge for 12 to 18 hours. I wouldn't recommend brewing for over 20 hours, as it may lead to over-extraction.

Step 5

When ready to strain, use a coffee dripper with a coffee filter on it, or place a coffee filter over a fine-mesh sieve. Place the dripper/sieve over another recipient/jar and pour the cold brew through it.

Step 6

Store it in your fridge in a glass jar or any glass container that can be shut tight, so your cold brew won’t get an off taste.

Step 7

To serve, fill a glass with ice, then fill it with water until half (use less water or no water at all for a stronger coffee). Fill the rest of the glass with the cold brew concentrate. Stir to combine.