The perfect cold brew

How to make the perfect cold brew at home

When the temperature rises, nothing beats the smooth, refreshing taste of cold brew. It's strong, flavorful, and the best part? You can make it right at home with minimal effort. Using The Beanery’s most refreshing roasts, you can create a cold brew that’s as smooth as it is energizing.

Let’s dive into some easy cold brew methods to help you stay cool and caffeinated!

What you'll need:

The Beanery’s coffee beans (coarsely ground)
Cold brew maker or a large jar
Filter (cheesecloth or fine mesh)
Water (preferably filtered)
Ice
Optional: Milk or syrup for sweetening

The classic cold brew

This is the easiest and most common method for making cold brew at home. It’s all about letting time do the work while the coffee slowly infuses, creating a smooth, less acidic drink.

Steps to take:

Grind Your Coffee
Start with a coarse grind—about the texture of sea salt. You'll need a ratio of 1:4 (1 part coffee to 4 parts water). For example, 100 grams of The Beanery’s coffee beans to 400ml of water for a strong brew.
Mix Coffee and Water
In your cold brew maker or large jar, combine the ground coffee with cold or room temperature water. Stir to ensure all the grounds are saturated.
Let It Steep
Cover the jar and let the mixture sit in the fridge for 12-24 hours. The longer it steeps, the stronger the brew.
Strain the Coffee
After steeping, use a cheesecloth or fine mesh filter to strain out the grounds. You’ll be left with smooth, concentrated cold brew.
Serve
Pour the cold brew over ice and dilute with water or milk to your preferred strength. Add sweeteners or syrups if desired.

💡 If you prefer a stronger, more intense flavor, go for a longer steep time and a slightly higher coffee-to-water ratio.

Bonus hack: cold brew ice cubes

Ever notice how regular ice cubes water down your cold brew as they melt?
Try this hack to keep your coffee strong and flavorful;

Make an extra batch of cold brew using The Beanery’s beans and pour it into ice cube trays.
Freeze overnight.
The next time you make cold brew, use these coffee ice cubes to chill your drink without diluting the flavor.

Adjust to your taste

Cold brew is all about customization. whether you like it strong and bold or smooth and light, you can tweak each method to fit your taste.
By using The Beanery’s refreshing roasts, you’ll get a cold brew that’s rich, full-bodied, and perfect for hot days.
Try out different methods and discover which one works best for you!

Stay cool, stay caffeinated, and enjoy the refreshing flavors of cold brew made right at home! ☕❄️