10 min
Active Time
12–18 hr
Steep Time
2–4 drinks
Yield
Easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
Cold Brew Concentrate (makes 2–4 servings)
- •100g coarsely ground coffee (medium-dark or dark roast)
- •800ml cold filtered water
Per Serving
- •100–150ml cold brew concentrate
- •150–200ml milk, oat milk, or half-and-half
- •Ice
- •Optional: 1 tsp simple syrup, vanilla extract, or cinnamon
Instructions
Combine coffee and water
Add 100g of coarsely ground coffee to a mason jar, French press, or dedicated cold brew pitcher. Pour 800ml of cold filtered water over the grounds. Stir gently to wet all the coffee.
Steep 12–18 hours
Cover the container and refrigerate. Steep time: 12 hours for lighter extraction, 16–18 hours for stronger concentrate. Room temperature steeping is faster (8–12hr) but requires more monitoring.
Strain the concentrate
Place a fine mesh strainer lined with a paper coffee filter over a clean jar. Pour the cold brew through slowly. Don't press or squeeze the grounds — just let gravity pull the liquid through. Discard the grounds.
Store the concentrate
Cold brew concentrate keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Label with the date.
Build the latte
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour 100–150ml of cold brew concentrate over the ice (more = stronger). Slowly pour 150–200ml milk over the top. Stir gently, add sweetener if using, and serve.
Milk Options
| Milk | Result |
|---|---|
| Whole milk | Creamy, rich — the classic. Pairs beautifully with medium-dark cold brew. |
| Oat milk (full-fat) | Slightly sweet, very smooth. The most popular dairy-free option. Barista oat milk froths well. |
| Half-and-half | Very rich and indulgent. Less volume, more cream. For a true coffee shop texture. |
| Almond milk | Light, slightly nutty. Thinner than oat. Lower calorie option. |
| Coconut milk | Rich and distinctly tropical. Works especially well with naturally-processed beans. |
Flavor Variations
Vanilla Cold Brew Latte
Add ½ tsp pure vanilla extract or 1 tbsp vanilla simple syrup to the glass before adding concentrate.
Brown Sugar Cold Brew
Dissolve 1 tsp brown sugar in 1 tbsp hot water. Add to glass before building the latte.
Cinnamon Cold Brew
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the grounds before steeping, or stir into the finished drink.
Cold Brew Horchata
Use horchata (rice milk + cinnamon) instead of regular milk. Sweet, creamy, and unexpected.
Cold Brew Beans from Roast
Brazilian natural medium-dark and Colombian medium — both excellent for cold brew concentrate. Freshly roasted, shipped with roast date.
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