On a hot summer’s day, a cup of cold brew coffee is enough to cool, stimulate your body, and get you back to your routine. Sure, when prepared correctly, cold brew coffee is the perfect drink you can have on a hot day. Best known for being smooth and less acidic, this coffee allows you to taste all the flavors you should taste in your coffee.
Besides, you will also love cold brew coffee if you have stomach issues with acids. Also, offering all the caffeinating and cooling properties of an iced coffee, you will not regret grabbing a cup of cold brew.
Fortunately, you don’t have to order a cup of cold brew coffee at the nearest coffee house each day because you can make your own at home. So, if you are determined to make your cold brew coffee at home, keep reading this article to learn more about how you can make cold brew coffee with a French press.
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee in a French Press
But before we dive deeper, let’s look at the list of the things you will need to create your French press brewed coffee.
- French press
- Coffee beans, you have the freedom to pick beans that are suitable for you.
- Burr grinder, choose one that produces an extra-coarse grind. If you don’t add coarsely ground coffee be prepared to get grounds and sediments in your cold brew.
- Coffee scale, to help you maintain accuracy.
- Filtered water at room temperature.
- Sealable container, a bit larger than your French press to pour your brew into.
- A watch or timer.
See the example below.
Recipe
- 6 oz. (About 3/4 cup) of coarsely ground coffee
- 28 oz. cold water
Directions
Place the grounds in the base of your French Press and cover with cold water. Don’t push down your French Press plunger just yet, and place your French Press in a cold, dark place for at least 12 hours. Then, push down your plunger and pour over the ice.
Add milk, flavoring, or simple syrup. This is optional but necessary if you don’t like a strong brew. Keep in mind this process results in a strong brew.
Measure and grind your coffee beans
The ratio of coffee to water depends on how strong you like your coffee to be. For example, you may want to consider the ratio of 1:4 or 1:5, that is, coffee to water when cold brewing. Concerning coffee beans, remember only to use coarsely ground coffee to avoid getting grounds and sediments in your cold brew.
Add water
Once you have decided on your coffee-to-water ratio and have weighed or measured your water, slowly pour in the water in a circular motion. Remember, you don’t have to stir. Instead, use the back of a metal spoon to press down on any soil that’s floating near the top. They use a spoon to prevent sticking.
Wait at least 12 hours
This crucial step requires you to be patient for at least 12 hours. It is recommended to allow your brew to sit at room temperature. If you rush the process or decide to enjoy your coffee before the 12-hour period elapses, you will have a decanter full of slightly coffee-flavored water.
Pour and filter
After the wait (at least 12 hours), your brew is ready to decant. Consider starting by placing the French press top on and pushing the plunger down only a few inches, allowing stability for the upcoming pour.
Enjoy your cold brew
After decanting your brew, you can enjoy your cold brew coffee as it is or after diluting it. You must only dilute with milk, water, or ice cubes if you don’t like a strong brew.
Why Make Cold Brew Coffee?
Now that you know how to make cold-brew coffee, let’s see why it is necessary to enjoy a cup of cold-brew coffee.
- It is a great way to use older coffee that might taste stale if brewed hot.
- Cold Brew Coffee is great when the temperatures are hottest in the summer.
- It is simply the easiest way to make coffee, even if it does take a little longer.
- Cold Brew Coffee is perfect for mixing dairy products such as cream, milk, or even ice cream.
Wrapping up
That is all you need to know about making a cold brew coffee in a French press. It is not complicated but a process that requires you to be patient. Are you ready to wait for at least 12 hours for your coffee to be ready? If yes, follow the steps we discussed, and remember to share your experience.
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