Brewing Cold Brew

No heat. No bitterness. Just time. Coarse grounds — our cold brew grind — steeped in cold, filtered water for 12 to 24 hours. No heat means no bitterness: the result is smooth, sweet and naturally low in acid.

Grind

Coarse

cold brew grind

Water

Cold

filtered

Time

12–24 hrs

in the fridge

Ratio

80g

per litre

What to look for: Cold water extracts sweetness and body while leaving bitterness behind, so bold, chocolatey beans that might turn harsh hot become smooth and rich cold. Serve over ice, cut with water or milk to taste.

Our picks for cold brew

1 Cold Brew BlendPurpose Built

Blended and pre-ground specifically for this. Full bodied, rich and clean — no decisions to make, no grinder needed. Steep, strain, done. This is the one.

2 BrazilSmooth & Sweet

Brazil Santos' natural caramel sweetness is made for cold extraction — incredibly smooth over ice, and it takes milk beautifully.

3 Johnny CashStrong & Dark

Dark roast, cold water, big result. The intensity that makes Johnny Cash shine on the stovetop turns into a deep, chocolatey cold brew with none of the edge.

The gear: Hario Cold Brew Coffee Pot 1L — filter built in, no straining

Also great: Colombia, Smith & Evans

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