How to Make Cold Brew at Home

Cold brew is one of those things that sounds more complicated than it is. You don't need special equipment or a barometer. You need good coffee, cold water, and about twelve hours of patience.

Here's how we do it.

What You'll Need

A coarse grind matters more than the vessel. Use a mason jar, a French press, or a dedicated cold brew pitcher — whatever you have. The ratio is simple: one part coffee to four parts cold water by weight. If you're eyeballing it, roughly ¾ cup of grounds to 3 cups of water gets you close.

The Process

Combine the grounds and cold water. Stir gently to make sure everything is saturated. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours. Longer steeps pull more body; shorter ones stay brighter. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, and you're done.

The concentrate keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Which Coffee to Use

Not every coffee cold brews the same way. You want something with enough body to hold up when diluted over ice. Our Porch Shade Cold Brew is ground coarse and built specifically for steeping — it has the depth for a long cold brew without going bitter.

Serving It

Serve over ice with a splash of water or milk to taste. Cold brew concentrate is strong, so diluting it roughly 1:1 is a good starting point. Adjust from there to how you like it.

That's it. No heat, no rush, no fuss.