Skip the café lines and become your own at-home barista with this easy cold brew guide! Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions below to enjoy a smooth, refreshing cold brew in the comfort of home.
COLD BREW COFFEE GUIDE: EASY STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
What You Need:
- Dark & Bold Espresso Roast whole bean coffee
- Coffee grinder
- 4 cups cold or room-temperature water
- 46 oz brewing container (large mason jar with lid, pitcher with attachable lid, etc.)
- Cheesecloth
- Large container for fridge storage
- Rubber band or string
STEP 1: GRIND COFFEE
Coarsely grind your whole bean coffee to result in 1 cup of grounds. Coarsely ground coffee should have about the same consistency as sea salt. (If you don't have a coffee grinder, you can use our ground Dark & Bold Espresso Roast instead. Just decrease your brew time to 16‐18 hours to accommodate the finer grind size.)
STEP 2: PREPARE COLD BREW
Combine the ground coffee and water in your brewing container and stir, making sure the grounds are fully saturated. Cover with lid. (For a stronger taste, use 3 cups of water instead of 4.)
STEP 3: STEEP
Steep your coarsely ground coffee in the fridge for 16–24 hours. The longer you steep, the stronger its flavor will be.
STEP 4: STRAIN COFFEE
Attach the cheesecloth to the lip of your fridge-storage container using a rubber band or string. After the coffee has finished steeping, strain it through the cheesecloth into the container to separate the spent grounds from your cold brew.
STEP 5: SERVE & ENJOY
Pour the strained coffee over ice to keep it cold while drinking. Add your favorite creamer or sweetener if desired, and enjoy! Your cold brew should yield 3‐4 servings and last about 4‐5 days in your fridge.
WANT MORE COLD COFFEE?
Don't have time to make cold brew? Check out our easy guides for making iced coffee at home and brewing with the Keurig® K-Iced® single serve coffee maker. Both methods give you delicious iced coffee in just minutes!
