{"id":3789,"date":"2023-05-15T23:02:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/homemade-cold-brew-4-tried-and-tested-methods\/"},"modified":"2023-05-15T23:02:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:02:43","slug":"homemade-cold-brew-4-tried-and-tested-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3789","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Cold Brew: 4 Tried-And-Tested Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">C<\/span>alling cold brew a \u201ctrend\u201d is like saying \u201cpasta is so five years ago.\u201d Live it, learn it: Cold brew is a year-round staple for many of us. Since its <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshareasale.com%2Fr.cfm%3Fb%3D999%26u%3D2520112%26m%3D105796%26afftrack%3DSTMSFD-1054815%26urllink%3Dbeannbeancoffee.com%252Fblogs%252Fbeansider%252Fhistory-of-cold-brew&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/beannbeancoffee.com\/blogs\/beansider\/history-of-cold-brew\">origins in Kyoto, Japan<\/a> in the 1600s, it continues to retain its popularity with coffee connoisseurs, bleary-eyed 9-to-5ers, and anyone who enjoys the jolt of caffeine that the drink provides.<\/div>\n<p>There are many ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee-at-home\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee-at-home\/\">make cold brew coffee<\/a>\u2014you can use everything from a Mason jar to a French press and products designed specifically for the job. But as a long-time coffee lover, I needed to know: Which technique was best for making homemade cold brew?<\/p>\n<p>To determine the best method for making homemade cold brew, I narrowed it down to four of the most popular techniques I\u2019ve come across. These methods include using a Mason jar, a French press, a cold brew maker, and cold brew pouches. Each one involves steeping coffee grounds in cold or room-temperature water in up to 24 hours\u2014a process that differentiates cold brew from old-school iced coffee, which is typically made by brewing hot coffee and letting it chill before adding ice.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s this same cold steep method that gives cold brew its potent but smooth flavor. \u201cThe longer extraction time, lower temperature, and higher brew strength\u2026 [create] a softer, richer flavor profile, with significantly less bitterness,\u201d founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynroasting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynroasting.com\/\">Brooklyn Roasting Company<\/a> Jim Munson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cold-brew-vs-iced-coffee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cold-brew-vs-iced-coffee\/\">told Well+Good<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For each method, I reviewed them based on the ease of preparation and price. I also thought to review them according to taste, but CEO and co-founder of Bean&amp;Bean Coffee Roasters <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshareasale.com%2Fr.cfm%3Fb%3D999%26u%3D2520112%26m%3D105796%26afftrack%3DSTMSFD-1005237%26urllink%3Dbeannbeancoffee.com%252Fpages%252Fmeet-us&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/beannbeancoffee.com\/pages\/meet-us\">Jiyoon Han<\/a> says the flavor of coffee won\u2019t vary much among methods. \u201cMost cold brews tend to taste pretty similar regardless of the particular brewing device or method, so keep it simple and don&#8217;t spend a lot of money on fancy cold-brew devices,\u201d Han says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-cold-brew-methods\/\" current-title=\"I Tried 4 Barista-Approved Techniques for Making Cold Brew at Home, and My Favorite Method Was Also the Easiest\" current-image=\"homemade-cold-brew-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-15\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-cold-brew-methods\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-cold-brew-methods\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/homemade-cold-brew-methods\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>That said, the type of coffee you use will play a key role in how it tastes. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1054931%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.partnerscoffee.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.partnerscoffee.com\/\">Partners Coffee<\/a> director and coffee educator Cary Wong, choosing which type of coffee to use boils down to personal preference, though she likes making cold brew with light-roast Ethiopian coffees. \u201cI like the fruit-forward notes it produces,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>With all this in mind, here\u2019s my review of four different methods of making homemade cold brew.<\/p>\n<h2>4 popular methods for making homemade cold brew<\/h2>\n<h3>Method 1: Mason Jar<\/h3>\n<p><em>Yields two servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients:<\/em><br \/>4 ounces ground coffee<br \/>23 ounces cold or room-temperature water<\/p>\n<p><em>Materials:<\/em><br \/>32-ounce Mason jar<br \/>Fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Stir coffee grounds and water in a Mason jar.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and let the mixture sit overnight or at least 12 hours at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Strain the cold brew through a fine-mesh sieve or a cheesecloth into a carafe.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This method is simple and straightforward, but decanting the cold brew from the Mason jar was messy business and I ended up spilling some of the coffee on my kitchen counter. The added step of straining the cold brew (I used a cheesecloth, but you can opt to use a fine-mesh sieve or a reusable cold brew pouch) is also cumbersome. What\u2019s more, coffee sediments <em>still<\/em> ended up in my glass.<\/p>\n<p>If I were to do it again, I would use a larger Mason jar to make a bigger batch of cold brew to save me time and effort. Just keep in mind that the larger your vessel, the more coffee grounds you\u2019ll have to use. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/make-coffee-without-a-coffee-maker\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/make-coffee-without-a-coffee-maker\/\">interview with Well+Good<\/a>, director of coffee at Trade Coffee <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclicks.trx-hub.com%2Fxid%2Fleafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood%3Fq%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fgo.skimresources.com%253Fid%253D104860X1561639%2526xs%253D1%2526xcust%253DSTMSFD-1033701%2526url%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.linkedin.com%25252Fin%25252Fmaciej-kasperowicz%25252F%26%26p%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fmake-coffee-without-a-coffee-maker%252F%26%26event_type%3Dclick&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1033701%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fin%252Fmaciej-kasperowicz%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmake-coffee-without-a-coffee-maker%2F&amp;event_type=click\">Maciej Kasperowicz<\/a> recommended eight tablespoons of coffee per 10-ounce jar\u2014but if you want an even more concentrated batch, you can opt for a higher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-to-water-ratio\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/coffee-to-water-ratio\/\">coffee-to-liquid ratio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 2: French press<\/h3>\n<p><em>Yields two servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><br \/>4 ounces ground coffee (coarsely ground)<br \/>23 ounces cold or room-temperature water<\/p>\n<p><em>Materials<\/em><br \/>34-ounce French press<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Stir coffee grounds and water in a French press.<\/li>\n<li>Put the plunger in the press over the surface of the liquid and let it sit overnight or at least 12 hours at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Push the plunger all the way down, and pour cold brew into mugs or a carafe.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I liked the French press method because it is less messy than the previous technique, and you can use it to make more than just cold brew. Plus, its built-in filter takes the effort out of straining the coffee into glasses or mugs. Depending on which French press you have (I use the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBodum-Caffettiera-Plastic-Stainless-34-Ounce%2Fdp%2FB00008WU99%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dwgtrx1009-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bodum-Caffettiera-Plastic-Stainless-34-Ounce\/dp\/B00008WU99?th=1\">Bodum Caffettiera<\/a>) and the size of your grinds, though, you could still end up with grit in your cup.<\/p>\n<p>Grit aside, it made a rich, flavorful cup of cold-brew coffee. One thing to remember is that you have to decant the cold brew from the French press after letting it sit overnight&#8230;Otherwise you risk over-steeping. However, this wasn\u2019t a problem for me because my French press yields only about two tall glasses of cold brew\u2014one of which I give to my S.O. If you use a French press that is dishwasher safe, it can make clean-up easy, too.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 3: Cold brew maker<\/h3>\n<p><em>Yields 4 servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1 1\/4 cups ground coffee (coarsely ground)<br \/>4 1\/2 cups cold water<\/p>\n<p><em>Materials<\/em><br \/>32-ounce cold brew maker<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add coffee grounds to the filter of the cold brew maker.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the cold brew maker with water, then lower the filter into the water. Seal tightly and shake to wet the coffee grounds. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>After 24 hours, remove the filter and pour cold brew into mugs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are someone who drinks cold brew year-round, you might appreciate a dedicated cold brew maker. Like a French press, many come with a filter that you can remove once you\u2019re done steeping the coffee grounds. That way, you don\u2019t have to worry about transferring the finished product into another vessel. I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1054815%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftakeyausa.com%252Fproducts%252Ftakeya-cold-brew-coffee-maker%252F1qt_Black%253Fvariant%253D15387389788269%2526amp%253Butm_medium%253Daffiliate%2526amp%253Butm_source%253Drakuten%2526amp%253Butm_content%253DSkimlinks.com%2526amp%253BranMID%253D43887%2526amp%253BranEAID%253DTnL5HPStwNw%2526amp%253BranSiteID%253DTnL5HPStwNw-8pGegDiFqfKegLSLsj.v1g&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/takeyausa.com\/products\/takeya-cold-brew-coffee-maker\/1qt_Black?variant=15387389788269&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=rakuten&amp;utm_content=Skimlinks.com&amp;ranMID=43887&amp;ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&amp;ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-8pGegDiFqfKegLSLsj.v1g\">Takeya Cold Brew Maker<\/a> ($25)\u2014a favorite among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/takeya-cold-brew-maker\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/takeya-cold-brew-maker\/\">W+G team<\/a>\u2014and it delivered strong, smooth coffee. The manufacturer indicates that it\u2019s important to use coarsely ground coffee, and it\u2019s best to take heed if you want a grit-free drink.<\/p>\n<p>While the final outcome might vary according to the model of cold-brew maker used, Takeya\u2019s version excelled at the job. The only downside to this method is that it can\u2019t do anything besides make cold brew, but again, this might not be an issue for those who drink it often.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: Cold brew pouches<\/h3>\n<p><em>Yields 3 servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><br \/>Cold brew pouches of your choice<br \/>24 ounces cold or room-temperature water<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Steep a cold brew bag pouch in a pitcher of room-temperature water.<\/li>\n<li>Let it sit overnight or at least 12 hours in the fridge or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the pouch from the pitcher and pour cold brew in mugs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cold brew pouches work like tea bags, making them a cinch to use. Just pop one into a mug or carafe and remove it some hours later. Every pouch is pre-measured and ready to use, so you don\u2019t have to worry about whether you have the right-sized grind. Moreover, they\u2019re portable\u2014you can take these sachets with you anywhere and everywhere, be it on a road trip or on a vacation when the amenities of your kitchen aren\u2019t available to use.<\/p>\n<p>For the experiment, I went with Wong\u2019s recommendation and tried the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSFD-1054815%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.partnerscoffee.com%252Fproducts%252Frockaway-cold-brew&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fhomemade-cold-brew-methods%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.partnerscoffee.com\/products\/rockaway-cold-brew\">Partners Rockaway Cold Brew Pouches ($16)<\/a>\u2014and this particular option was rich and flavorful. You can take it as is, or dilute it with water or milk as it is quite potent on its own. One pouch yields about three servings, which is equivalent to $4 a drink. With this in mind, it\u2019s more expensive than the other methods I tried but still cheaper than a store-bought option.<\/p>\n<h2>The verdict<\/h2>\n<p>Each method I tried has its pros and cons, and I learned that there isn\u2019t just one right way to make homemade cold brew. One person might prefer using a dedicated cold-brew maker, for instance, while another might like using a French press.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, I preferred the French press method because it\u2019s what I use everyday, it doesn\u2019t take up much real estate in my kitchen, and it was easy to clean between uses. If anything, I had to contend with some coffee sediments, but this didn\u2019t really affect the overall quality of my brew.<\/p>\n<p>All that is to say, it comes down to preference and priority. As Wong says, \u201cIt\u2019s all about you enjoying the cup of coffee you have made and finding a method that works for you!\u201d And if you can concoct it without caffeine in your system, even better.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission.          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling cold brew a \u201ctrend\u201d is like saying \u201cpasta is so five years ago.\u201d Live it, learn it: Cold brew is a year-round staple for many of us. 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