Coffee beans are a rich source of caffeine for daily intake. There are a number of brewing methods to extract the crema and essential oils along with caffeine. Most common brewing methods (with and without coffee machines) are French press, drip brew, pour over, Aeropress, moka pot, Turkish coffee and cold brew.

These brewing methods can be performed both with coffee machines and without them even at home. Here we will learn how to make cold brew coffee. This amazing recipe has a slow infusion which extracts most of the essentials and flavor out of the coffee beans. The slow infusion makes this coffee drink very smooth and more sweetening. That’s why it is a good option for iced coffee.

Making a cold drip coffee at home is easier these days using modern equipment but this recipe doesn’t necessarily need anything special. However you might need a coffee grinder to grind coffee beans. Let’s get started with the cold pressed coffee recipe.

Recipe Info:

• Prep. time: 10 mins
• Additional time: 18 hrs
• Total time: 18 hrs 10 mins
• Serving count:   6

Step By Step Guide To Make Cold Drip Coffee At Home

Don’t know how to make cold brew coffee at home? And you want to have cafe-style cold brew coffee whenever you want? Let me guide you step by step for making this amazing recipe in a simple way.

Ingredients | All You Need

• Coffee beans (coarsely ground) 8 oz (aporx. 226 gm)
• Cold water 4 ½ cups or around 1 litre 
• Coffee filter 
• Cheesecloth (for better straining)

Steeping Coffee Grounds

Put coffee beans in a large container and pour water over the coffee grounds into the container. Steeping time can be adjusted as per your preferences. Minimum steeping time for a cold brew is at least 12 hours at room temperature. You should not steep less than 12 hours as the flavor will not be extracted in less time. Some people find a balanced flavor between 16-20 hours.

Although you can steep coffee beans for 24 hours, be careful of  over-steeping. It can result in a bitter taste which is not recommended. It is better to always track steeping time carefully. In this recipe we are going to steep coffee grounds for 18 hours.

Straining The Steeped Coffee

This is an important and almost final step of the recipe. Place a few layers of cheesecloth on the top of the pitcher/jar you want to store coffee in. Pour over cheesecloth slowly to strain all the coffee and extract the remaining coffee grounds. For more precise and clear straining use coffee filters after the cheesecloth. Store the steeped coffee in the refrigerator to serve later.

Why Cold Brew Coffee Is Still Favorite In 2025

To cater the craving to have an iced coffee in the summer without watery or over bitter taste, Cold brew coffee is the best option for you. Cold brew can give you the exact flavor you want with a good amount of caffeine. It may feel a time taking recipe but you can brew at least 6 servings at a time.

It can be more useful if you want to dilute it with water. It is less acidic than a regular hot coffee. You can concentrate directly over ice or microwave. Moreover you can make a hot coffee out of it within a few minutes. Boil ½ cup of water and let it sit for a few seconds. Pour the boiling water over ½ cup of coffee. Your hot coffee is ready. You can change the ratio of coffee to water as per your desire to get different flavors.

Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: What’s the Difference?

All types of coffee drinks have different flavor profiles. A lot of things distinguish them from other coffee drinks. Here are some of the differences between cold brew and iced coffee. 

Brewing Method

The key difference between cold brew and iced coffee is the brewing method. Iced coffee is brewed by using a regular hot coffee brewing method. Afterwards, ice was added to make it a cold coffee. While cold brew is made by steeping coffee grounds.

Prep. Time

Cold brew coffee needs at least 12 hours of steeping and the rest of the prep time is about 10 minutes. On the other hand, iced coffee can be ready in a few minutes only. Brew hot coffee and let it sit for a few minutes, add ice and iced coffee is ready.

Dilution & Strength

Cold coffee usually has a stronger flavor than regular coffee or iced coffee. Sometimes it is diluted with water to make it less stronger. The iced coffee becomes watery as ice melts in it. A strongly brewed iced coffee can be saved from being watery.

Caffeine Content

Cold brew coffee contains more caffeine as it is a concentrated brewing method. While the ice coffee has less caffeine in it.

Nutrition Facts

Since this coffee recipe contains only water and coffee beans it has no fat, protein, whole fat etc. It only has 150-200 mg of caffeine and 2-5 kcal per serving. So, it is a good option for those who are health conscious. 

Conclusion

Cold brew coffee is better than a regular iced coffee as it is less acidic and watery. It is also a healthy drink due to lack of fat, protein and carbs etc. It may take a long time to prepare but you can at least brew 6 servings (175 ml per serving) at a time and store it in a refrigerator for up to 10 days. In short, it is a lovely and delightful treat in the heat of summer for coffee lovers.

FAQs

How to make a cold brew coffee at home?

To make a cold brew coffee at home, you need 8 oz of coarsely ground coffee beans and 1050 ml of cold water. Steep the coffee beans at room temperature for about 18 hours. Strain the steeped coffee and store in the refrigerator. Serve cold or or heat up in a microwave.

Can I make cold brew with regular coffee grounds?

You can make cold brew with regular coffee grounds but for better results it is recommended to use coarsely ground coffee beans.

How to make cold coffee in home?

To make cold coffee at home, you need only two ingredients: 8 oz of coffee beans and 1050 ml of cold water. Steep coffee beans for 18 hours and strain. Your cold coffee is ready to serve.

What’s the difference between cold brew and iced coffee?

The key difference between cold brew and iced coffee is the brewing method. Iced coffee is brewed using regular hot coffee brewing methods. While cold brew is made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for 18 hours.