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Cold Brew French Press Concentrate

Learn how to make smooth cold brew with a French press. Master the exact coffee-to-water ratio and grind size to avoid bitter or muddy coffee.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Steep Time 14 hours
Total Time 14 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (when diluted)
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 85g whole coffee beans (coarsely ground)
  • 4 cups 32 oz cold filtered water
  • Ice water, or milk for serving

Equipment

  • 34-ounce (1 Liter) French Press
  • Burr Coffee Grinder
  • Wooden Spoon or Plastic Stir Stirrer
  • Glass Storage Jar

Method
 

  1. Grind the whole coffee beans on the coarsest setting of your burr grinder until they look like coarse sea salt.
  2. Add the grounds to the bottom of the French press, then pour the cold filtered water over them in a slow circle.
  3. Stir gently for 10 seconds with a wooden spoon to ensure all grounds are fully wet, then place the lid on with the plunger completely up.
  4. Steep on the counter at room temperature for 12 to 14 hours (or in the refrigerator for 20 to 24 hours).
  5. Press the plunger down slowly with steady, even pressure until it reaches the bottom.
  6. Pour the cold brew concentrate immediately out of the French press into a clean glass jar for storage, leaving the spent grounds behind.
  7. To serve, dilute 1/2 cup of concentrate with 1/2 cup of water or milk over ice.