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Cold Brew Guide

Cold Brew Guide

Cold brew steeps coarse grounds in cold water for 12-24h, then filters. The result is smooth, sweet, and low-acid - perfect iced. No hot water, no bitterness.

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Cold Brew Maker

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Editorial note: this guide reflects our home barista experience, manufacturer specifications, and aggregated owner feedback. We test gear at home, update recommendations regularly, and link to official manuals where relevant.

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Buying advice

Steep 1:8 coffee:water in the fridge 16-20h, filter, dilute 1:1 with water or milk over ice. Keeps up to 2 weeks.

FAQ

Ratio?

1:8 for concentrate.

Time?

12-24h, fridge.

Dilute?

Yes - 1:1 before drinking.

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