Cold Brew Coffee is a rich, smooth, and bitter-less drink made with freshly ground coffee powder. This Coffee is so refreshing, delicious, and with a strong flavor and taste to indulge in. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make the best Cold Brew Coffee with easy step-by-step instructions for you to make at home. I have also shared a detailed video to make the process visually clear. This Cold Brew Coffee is a perfect Iced drink to enjoy on summer days or whenever the coffee craving hits you!
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What is Cold Brew Coffee?
Cold Brew Coffee is the process of steeping the fresh coffee ground in water at cold or room temperature for long hours. This process of making coffee is different from brewing them in hot water.
The coffee that is steeped for long hours in cold gives a stronger concentrate compared to other methods. And it also has higher caffeine which should be diluted with water before enjoying them. Even though they are rich in caffeine they are less acidic in nature which does not upset your tummy when taken frequently.
So let's check out how to make this drink easily at home in the below sections. And I have also shared the perfect coffee water ratio to make this drink crisp, bitter-less and that stays good for up to 1 week.
Ingredients
Making Cold Brew Coffee does not need any fancy ingredients or equipment. The best part is any home cook can make this drink easily. So here is what you will need for this recipe.
- Whole Coffee Beans - I have used medium roasted coffee brands for this drink and you can use you favorite brands to achieve similar results
- Filtered Water - Room temperture water
How to make Cold Brew Coffee?
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink. But for simple and easy instructions with step-by-step photos, check out the recipe card below.
- Make Coffee Grounds - In a blender jar add the coffee beans and blend it to coarse powder
- Transfer to Pitcher - Now transfer the coarse coffee grounds to the pitcher
- Add Water - Pour in the water and give a nice mix
- Refigerate it - Now close the lid of the pitcher and refrigerate it for 16 to 18 hours
- Filter the Coffee Concentrate - Filter the coffee concentrate with fine mesh strainer
- Serve - Now fill the serving glass with ice cubes, ¼ cup water and then add ¼ cup coffee concentrate. Enjoy this refredhing drink as it is or you can also add milk or heavy cream and vanilla essence to relish a coffee shop style drink
Tips
- Coarse Coffee Powder - Grinding the coffee beans to a coarse powder helps to achieve a perfect drink when steeped in water
- For Best Flavor and Taste - Brew the coffee grounds in the refrigerator for at least 16 to 18 hours which results in the best flavor and taste. Longer the coffee steeps you will get stronger flavor
- Cold Brew Coffee Ratio - Here ¾ cup of coffee beans is used for 3 cups of water which makes the perfect ratio for this drink
- Decaf Cold Brew - You can also use decaf coffee to make this drink to reduce the caffeine intake
- French Press Version- I have used a glass pitcher to make this drink but you can also use a french press maker to achieve the similar results
- Serving - The coffee concentrate is served over ice cubes and it can also be served along with heavy cream, milk, and vanilla essence
Cold Brew Coffee Ratio
The perfect coffee water ratio for this drink is ¼ cup Coffee Beans for 1 cup water. Here I have used 3 cups of water and so I have taken ¾ cup of Coffee beans. In other words, you will need 1 ounce of coffee beans for every cup of water.
This ratio will deliver the best cold brew which will produce roughly 2½ to 2 ¾ cups of concentrate after it is soaked and steeped.
Calories
This Cold Brew Coffee that I have shared has 40 calories which is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The number may vary if you use milk or heavy cream, vanilla essence, or sweeteners in this recipe. You can also check the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Health Benefits
This Cold Brew Coffee is not only used to quench your thirst or coffee craving but also has many health benefits. Few of them are,
- Lower risk of type 2 diabetes
- Reduce the risk of heart disease
- Boost your metabolism
- Lift your mood
- Less acidic and good to your tummy(Source: Healthline)
Iced Coffee Vs Cold Brew
In Iced Coffee, the coffee powder is usually brewed in hot water and then chilled or brought to room temperature then served over ice cubes. But in cold brew, the coarsely ground coffee is steeped in water for at least 16 to 18 hours which gives a crisp, bitter-less, and refreshing drink. It is stronger and has high caffeine content compared to iced coffee.
Storage Suggestions
This drink stays good for up to 1 week in the refrigerator and achieves a great flavor and mildly sweet taste when it gets old.
Serving Suggestions
This coffee is usually served over ice after the concentrate is diluted with water. It can be relished as it is or you can also pour half n half, heavy cream or milk to enjoy a coffee shop-style drink.
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Cold Brew Coffee Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Cold Brew Coffee Recipe that I hope will help you to make a flavorful drink easily at home. For a quick reference, you could also find this recipe in story format.
Cold Brew Coffee
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Whole Coffee Beans, medium roasted
- 3 cup Filtered Water
Instructions
To prepare Cold Brew Coffee
- In a blender jar, add the whole coffee beans and close its lid
- Secure the jar over the blender and grind the coffee beans into a coarse powder
- Now remove the jar from the blender and transfer the coffee powder into the pitcher
- Pour 3 cups of water into the coffee powder and give a good mix
- Close the lid of the pitcher and refrigerate the coffee mixture for 16 to 18 hours
- Filter the cold-brewed coffee concentrate using a fine mesh strainer
- Now in glass, add ice cubes, ¼ cup of water, and then ¼ cup of cold-brewed coffee concentrate. Now your delicious Cold Brew Coffee is ready to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this refreshing Cold Brew Coffee as it is or with milk
Recipe Video
Chef's Notes and Tips
- Coarse Coffee Powder - Grinding the coffee beans to a coarse powder helps to achieve a perfect cold brew when steeped in water
- For Best Flavor and Taste -Cold Brew the coffee grounds in the refrigerator for at least 16 to 18 hours which results in the best flavor and taste
- Cold Brew Coffee Ratio - Here ¾ cup of coffee beans is used for 3 cups of water which makes the perfect ratio for this coffee
- Decaf Cold Brew - You can also use decaf coffee to brew this cold coffee to reduce the caffeine intake
- French Press Cold Brew Coffee - I have used a glass pitcher to make this coffee but you can also use a french press coffee maker to achieve the similar results
- Serving - The cold brew coffee concentrate is served over ice cubes and it can also be served along with heavy cream, milk, and vanilla essence
Nutrition Info
Disclaimer: We’re not nutrition experts. Nutritional info is estimated and should be used as a guide. For precise details, consult a professional.
FAQ
Cold Brew Coffee is the process of steeping the fresh coffee ground in water at cold or room temperature for long hours. This process of making coffee is different from brewing them in hot water. This drink is usually served over ice for hot summer days or when you crave a cup of coffee.
Yes, Cold Brew is stronger than the regular one and it is typically a strong coffee concentrate with high caffeine. So it is suggested to dilute the concentrate before enjoying it.
In Iced Coffee, the coffee powder is usually brewed in hot water and then chilled before serving over ice cubes. But in cold brew, the coarsely ground coffee is steeped in cold water for at least 16 to 18 hours which gives a crisp, bitter-less, and refreshing drink. It is stronger and has high caffeine content compared to iced coffee.
This Cold Brew Coffee that I have shared has 40 calories which is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The number may vary if you use milk or heavy cream, vanilla essence, or sweeteners in this recipe. You can also check the detailed nutritional value for more information in the recipe card above.
I really hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
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