It's summer and officially cold brew's time to shine.
A favorite to sip during warmer months, this brewing technique involves mixing coffee with water and letting it steep in the fridge for 12-24 hours. The result is a concentrate that's more potent, less acidic, and stays good for at least a week. A win-win worth cheers-ing to.
If you find the idea of playing barista a bit intimidating - fear not. I'm happy to report it's super easy. (As in so easy you can do it with a toddler crawling up your leg and a baby on your hip.)
Ready to infuse some caffeine into your day? Follow this five step process.
What You'll Need:
- Coarsely Ground Coffee
- Water
- Sealable Containers (Mason Jars Work Great)
- Coffee Filter or Cheesecloth
- Cream or Milk to Taste
Make It:
- Pick Your Blend: Any coarsely ground coffee will work, but my go to is Cameron's Coffee. It's smooth, flavor-packed, and at a price-point that makes my budget happy without skimping on quality. Plus, in the spirit of delicious caffeinated drinks you can create at home, the brand re-launched their classic and vanilla hazelnut Cold Brew Blends this year -- which means you don't have to worry about grinding beans yourself.
- Mix It Up: Grab your sealable container and add a cup of coffee grounds with 6-8 cups of water. Friendly reminder - cold brew packs a punch so I stick with 8 cups of water. Mix it up and pop it in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
- Filter + Strain: After the coffee has steeped, strain out the remaining grounds and silt. I like to use cheesecloth, but traditional coffee filters work too if you have the patience to wait for it to slowly drip through.
- Cut with Water: Remember how this is a coffee concentrate? You'll need to dilute it a bit. I cut it 1:1 with water.
- Make It Your Own: I add a splash of cream, my husband uses milk, and my mom puts in a bit of coffee syrup. However you take it, doctor it up the way you like and then you're ready to take on the day.