The Best Little Guide to Cold Brew on the Web.
Me. Making cold brew daily since 2014. That’s over 3000 days of homemade cold brew. Here’s all my best advice for getting started.
Methods
Unsure where to start, how about with this overview of the 6 methods?
Making Cold Brew: French Press
Immersion method that leaves more coffee oils in your brew.
Making Cold Brew: Mason Jar
Simple immersion method using equipment you probably already have.
Making Cold Brew: Pitchers
Immersion method that is similar to French Press, but with a removable filter.
Making Cold Brew: Rapid Brewing
How can your speed up cold brewing? Examines variables you can manipulate and if rapid cold brewers really work.
Making Cold Brew: Cold Drip
The only non-immersion method of cold brew from scratch. Makes great coffee but you will need special equipment.
Making Cold Brew: Brew Bags
I am feverishingly working on this article. Stay tuned…
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Ingredients
What is the best water for cold brew?
With only two ingredients, water is half of the key to great cold brew
What are the best beans for cold brew?
The other half of the perfect brew are beans that work well with cold extraction.
Control these 4 variables for the best cold brew
Time (&temperature), water, beans and grind all work interchangeably. Learn to master the relationship between them.
Equipment
Mason Jar Brewers
Sometimes simple is all you need. My tips for finding the right mason jar system for you (and do you even need one?)
Filters & Brew Bags
What to look for in choosing a brew bag (sometimes called a coffee sock). Disposable? Re-usable? Filtration size? I’ve got you covered.