Frequently Asked Questions
What coffee-to-water ratio makes cold-brew concentrate?
Concentrate typically uses 1:4 to 1:8 coffee-to-water by weight. A 1:5 ratio with 200 g coffee needs 1,000 g (1 L) water and yields a strong concentrate to dilute later.
How do I dilute the concentrate to drink?
Cut concentrate with water, milk, or ice at about 1:1 to 1:3. A 1:1 dilution of a 1:8 concentrate drinks roughly like a standard 1:16 brewed coffee.
How long should cold brew steep?
Steep coarse-ground coffee 12–24 hours, refrigerated or at room temperature. Longer steeps extract more strength and some bitterness; 16–18 hours is a common sweet spot.
Why use a higher ratio than hot coffee?
Cold water extracts more slowly and less efficiently, so cold brew uses more grounds to compensate. The slow, low-temperature extraction also produces lower acidity and a smoother, sweeter cup.
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