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Cold brew coffee in a glass with milk before the milk has been fully mixed in

Cold Brew Coffee

This smooth, rich and satisfying Cold Brew Coffee is easy to make at home with no fancy equipment or coffee maker required! With less caffeine and a stronger flavor than regular iced coffee, you've just found your new favorite pick-me-up drink.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword coffee cold brew, cold coffee, french press cold brew
Prep Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours
Servings 2
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 100g coarsely ground coffee
  • 4 cups filtered cold water

For Serving

  • Handful of ice cubes
  • Dairy-free milk of choice
  • Liquid syrup or sweetener of choice

Instructions

Glass Jar Method

  1. In a large pitcher or jar, add ground coffee then pour in water. Stir or cover and shake to combine. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.

    Steeped coffee grounds in a mason jar with water

  2. When ready, strain the coffee mixture by pouring it through a cheesecloth-lined mesh sieve into a large container/mason jar.

    Homemade coffee being steeped through a mesh sieve lined with a cheesecloth

  3. Add ice to a glass, then fill halfway with coffee, then top with cream, milk, or simple syrup, to taste.

    Dairy-free milk being poured into a glass filled halfway with cold brew and ice cubes

  4. Store remaining cold brew in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Non-dairy milk being poured from a pitcher into a glass of homemade cold brew coffee

French Press Method

  1. Add ground coffee into your French press then pour in water and stir. Place the lid on top and press down gently. Do not plunge. Let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 16 hours.

    An overhead shot of brewed coffee in a glass with a wooden spoon beside it

  2. When ready, press the plunger down. Transfer to a large container/mason jar.

  3. Add ice to a glass, then fill halfway with coffee, then top with cream, milk, or simple syrup, to taste.

  4. Store remaining cold brew in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts
Cold Brew Coffee
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Sodium 24mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.