Smooth, refreshing and surprisingly simple. Great cold brew doesn’t require special equipment, just freshly roasted coffee, cold filtered water and a little patience.
For a rich, chocolate-forward cold brew, we recommend The Comeback Blend.
You'll Need
- 1 cup coarsely ground Fresh Line Coffee
- 4 cups cold, filtered water
- A large jar or covered container
- A fine-mesh strainer
- A coffee filter or cheesecloth
- Ice
- Water or milk for serving
STEP 1: START WITH A COARSE GRIND
Grind your coffee until it resembles coarse sea salt—not powder.
A coarse grind makes the finished cold brew smoother and cleaner. Coffee that is ground too finely can create a cloudy drink with a bitter or gritty finish.
STEP 2: ADD COLD, FILTERED WATER
Combine one cup of coarsely ground coffee with four cups of cold, filtered water.
Stir gently until all the grounds are completely saturated. This creates a concentrated cold brew that can be diluted when served.
STEP 3: LET IT STEEP
- On the counter: 12–16 hours
- In the refrigerator: 18–24 hours
Room-temperature brewing works a little faster. Refrigerated brewing produces a clean, consistent result. Avoid steeping it much longer than 24 hours, as the flavor can become overly bitter.
STEP 4: STRAIN, POUR AND ENJOY
Slowly pour the cold brew through a fine-mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Strain it a second time if you want an especially clean finish.
Pour the concentrate over ice, then dilute it with water or milk until it tastes just right. A one-to-one mixture of cold-brew concentrate and water or milk is a great place to start.
MAKE IT YOURS
Enjoy it black, soften it with a splash of milk or add your favorite flavored syrup. Keep the remaining cold brew covered in the refrigerator and enjoy it within seven days.
BEST WITH
Baker’s chocolate and bright citrus fruit create a smooth, balanced cold brew with plenty of character.