Why spend five dollars at a cafe when you can make incredibly smooth, low-acidity cold brew right in your kitchen? Cold brew relies on time instead of heat to extract flavor, resulting in a naturally sweet profile that lacks the bitterness of hot-brewed coffee.
Mix coarsely ground coffee and cold water at a 1:4 ratio in a large jar. Stir gently, seal it, and let it steep in your refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or paper filter into a clean pitcher. You’re left with a rich concentrate—just dilute it with equal parts water or milk, pour over ice, and enjoy.
