How to Make the Perfect Cold Brew Coffee at Home
Hot day, cold brew? Savor this refreshing recipe in the comfort of your own home.
- How do you grind coffee for cold brew?
- Cold Brew Preparation
- What’s the cold brew coffee ratio?
- How long does it take to brew a cold brew?
- How much cold brew does the toddy make?
- How many cups of coffee are in a toddy cold brew?
- Recipe Flash Card (video)
Less acidic, less bitter, and sweeter. That's how we describe the attributes of this cold-extracted coffee infusion.
It consists of ground coffee beans brewed in cold water for an extended period (typically 8 to 24 hours) to create a smooth, flavorful coffee extract that will preserve its freshness for two weeks when refrigerated.
Cold Brew Water-Coffee Ratio full recipe:
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340 grams or 12 oz ground Killer Coffee
- 1600 ml or 54oz cold water
*You can substitute part of the water with ice using 1300ml water and 300 grams of ice cubes.
Half recipe:
If you don’t want to use your whole bag for one batch, divide everything in half like this:
- 170 grams/6 oz of ground coffee
- 800ml/27 oz cold water
*We use the Original Toddy recipe, one of our favorites. You can look at our Recipes for more options and ready-to-drink cold brew infusions.
⚡⚡But hey! If you don't have a toddy (99.9% possible), use any pitcher or airtight container with a lid. Drain with a mesh or cheesecloth, and you will have an excellent result too.
This is a toddy, a bucket-like container, our favorite to prepare the cold brew.
But if you don't have one, use an airtight container with a lid.
How do you grind coffee for cold brew?
There is a rule in the coffee world: recipes are not written in stone, so here we share what we have tried after hundreds of prepared batches in our previous coffee shop:
Coarse grind:
This is like sea salt coarse, precisely what you would use for a french press.
Medium grind:
This would be the same grind as regular sugar, which you would use for your standard drip machine.
The difference?
The finer the coffee, the MORE INTENSE your concentrate will be. That means:
More concentrated> fewer ounces needed for your drink.
Less concentrated>more ounces needed for your drink.
We prefer using MEDIUM roast since you can easily taste the natural coffee notes: fruits, chocolates, etc. You will love it if you are a black cold brew coffee drinker.
From ICED LATTES to cocktails, frappes, and many more, this caffeinated coffee concentrate forms the base for various refreshments.
Cold Brew Coffee recipe:
- From the outside of the brewing container, insert the stopper into the bottom. Dampen the filter and place it in the bottom of the brewing container. If you are using a jar, make sure it is clean.
- Add 100 grams of Killer coffee grounds and one cup of water into the bottom of your Toddy Cold Brew container.
- Slowly pour one more cup of water over the grounds and make sure that all are saturated evenly.
- Add another 100 grams of coffee grounds – BUT DO NOT STIR this time.
- Repeat the previous step with the remaining coffee and water. Use a spoon to gently pack down on the top grounds to ensure they are also saturated.
- For a perfect cold brew with the Toddy Cold Brew System, let the Killer Coffee grounds brew for 12 hours.
- Remove the stopper from the bottom and let your cold brew flow into the glass decanter in your toddy. Don’t worry if you don’t have a glass decanter. Any glass bottle or jar works fine.
Don't forget; this coffee is CONCENTRATED! It should be diluted or mixed into one of those fancy drink recipes. We usually use 1-2oz per drink, or you can get in touch with your adventurous side and experiment a little.
How long does it take to brew a cold brew?
The trend goes from 8 hours to 24 hours. We love the 24 hours cold brew result. But if you want to do it overnight is also a great result.
Many people do more hours, and we have forgotten many times to filter after 24 hours, so be careful with the caffeine punch😂 the more brewing time, the more caffeine is released.
How much cold brew does the toddy make?
Following the full recipe, quantities will get about 500ml/17oz after you filter. It sounds very little, but remember this is a concentrate, and you would need just 1oz/1.5oz/2oz per drink.
How many cups of coffee are in a toddy cold brew?
That depends on the type of cup you are thinking of. Also, this recipe is concentrated, so if it's a big coffee cup like the one in a coffee shop (16oz), you will get just one.
If you ask How many drinks we can prepare with this recipe? We like to use 1.5 oz per drink, so about 11 drinks!
Do the math, in a coffee shop, a 12oz cold brew costs an average of $4, so that would cost 44 dollars in your pocket.
If you already are a Cold brew coffee home brewer and don’t use a toddy, share with us the most creative way you have done it!
Recipe Flash Card
Cold Brewed Coffee Recipe |
Prep Time: 5 min |
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| Cook Time: 24 hrs total | |
| Total Time: 24 hrs | |
| Enjoy a delicious, smooth, and strong coffee without the hustle. | |
Ingredients |
Servings: 8 |
| -340 grams or 12 oz coarse ground Killer Coffee | |
| -1600 ml or 54oz cold water | |
| -A toddy or any hermetic jar, minimum 54oz capacity. | |
Directions |
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| 1.-From the outside of the brewing container, insert the stopper into the bottom. Dampen the filter and place it in the bottom of the brewing container. If you are using a jar, make sure it is clean. | |
| 2.-Add 100 grams of Killer coffee grounds and one cup of water into the bottom of your Toddy Cold Brew container. | |
| 3.-Slowly pour one more cup of water over the grounds and make sure that all are saturated evenly. | |
| 4.-Add another 100 grams of coffee grounds – BUT DO NOT STIR this time. | |
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5.-Repeat the previous step with the remaining coffee and water. Use a spoon to gently pack down on the top grounds to ensure they are also saturated. 6.-For a perfect cold brew with the Toddy Cold Brew System, let the Killer Coffee grounds brew for 12 hours. 7.-Remove the stopper from the bottom and let your cold brew flow into the glass decanter in your toddy. Don’t worry if you don’t have a glass decanter. Any glass bottle or jar works fine.
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| Note: | |
| Don't forget; this coffee is CONCENTRATED! It should be diluted or mixed into one of those fancy drink recipes. We usually use 1-2oz per drink, or you can get in touch with your adventurous side and experiment a little. | |
If you wonder, "What can I make with a Cold Brew Concentrate?" (smoothies, frappes, cold brew iced cubes, carajillos, Irish coffee, iced lattes, affogatos, and the list goes on!) We will be posting Cold Brew Cocktail Recipes to try if you want to use this coffee concentrate for other delicious iced coffee drinks.
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