How to Make Cold Brew Espresso

• servings: 2 1/3 cups
• active time: 20 mins
• total time: 18 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely ground dark roasted coffee beans

3 cups cool water

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Directions

You may be shocked at how easy it is to make a strong cold brew concentrate at home. This recipe is even better than the store-bought brands like Stok and Cameleon.

Start out by adding 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee beans to a 32 ounce (1 liter) glass jar along with 3 cups of cool water. Make sure all of the grounds are completely covered by the water.

Then, screw on the lid and allow the coffee to brew in the fridge for 12 - 18 hours. Once your brew reaches 12 hours, you can test the taste every hour or so until you've reached your preferred flavor notes.

I personally leave my coffee to brew for the full 18 hours.

After the coffee has finished brewing, it's time to strain out the coffee grinds. I love this method because there is no machine or fancy equipment required.

Pour the brewed coffee into the coffee filter and allow it to slowly strain in a bowl. You can then discard the coffee grounds in the trash can (not down the garbage disposal).

Finally, transfer the coffee to a reusable glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator for up to 7 - 10 days. You can mix the cold brew with ice, water, milk, cream, half and half, or simple syrup to dilute the concentrate.

Add ground coffee beans and water to a 32 ounce (1 liter) glass jar. Stir or shake to combine until all the grounds are fully covered with water. Screw on the glass jar lid.

Set glass jar in the refrigerator to steep for 12 - 18 hours.

Place a mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter over a medium-sized bowl. Pour the brewed coffee into the coffee filter and allow to slowly strain. This may take up to 15 minutes. Discard the coffee grounds in the trash can (not down a garbage disposal).

Transfer cold brew coffee concentrate to a small bottle or jar with a resealable lid. Store in the refrigerator for 7 - 10 days.

Serve the cold brew with ice, water, simple syrup, milk, or cream to dilute the concentrate.

Notes

If you're looking for a certain flavor profile from the cold brew espresso, once you hit the 12 hour mark, periodically check the taste. Allow the coffee to steep for more or less time depending on personal taste preference.

The ratio of coffee beans to water will determine how strong your cold brew is. If you'd prefer a less strong concentrate, dilute the coffee beans with additional water.