How to Make Cold Brew at Home

Cold brew is one of the easiest ways to make smooth, refreshing coffee at home. Unlike traditional iced coffee, cold brew steeps slowly in cold water, creating a rich flavour with lower acidity and a naturally smoother finish.

Perfect for warmer mornings, road trips, or afternoons outside, cold brew is simple to prepare and easy to keep in the fridge for the week ahead.

What You’ll Need

• Coarse ground coffee
• Cold water
• A large jar or container
• A strainer or coffee filter

Basic Cold Brew Ratio

A great starting point is:

• 1 cup coarse ground coffee
• 4 cups cold water

For a stronger concentrate, simply add more coffee.

How to Make Cold Brew

1. Add coarse ground coffee to your container
2. Pour cold water over the grounds
3. Stir gently to fully saturate the coffee
4. Cover and place in the fridge for 12–18 hours
5. Strain the coffee using a filter or fine mesh strainer

Once strained, your cold brew is ready to enjoy.

How to Serve It

Cold brew can be enjoyed:
• Over ice
• With milk or cream
• With flavoured cold foam
• Sweetened with maple or vanilla syrup
• Blended into iced lattes

Because cold brew is naturally smooth, it’s easy to customize while still keeping the coffee flavour balanced.

Why People Love Cold Brew

Cold brew feels different from regular iced coffee.

The slower brewing process creates:
• Lower acidity
• Smoother flavour
• Less bitterness
• A rich, refreshing finish

As a result, many people find it easier to drink black while still enjoying full flavour.

Final Sip

Cold brew is simple, refreshing, and easy to make at home.

With just coffee, water, and time, you can create smooth café-style coffee ready for slow mornings, sunny afternoons, and everyday routines outdoors.

And honestly, it tastes even better over ice on a warm Ottawa Valley morning.

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