Cold Brew Coffee Recipes: 10 Easy Methods at Home
Cold brew coffee is smoother, less acidic, and more flavourful than regular iced coffee - and you can make it at home with nothing more than a French press or infuser bottle. These 10 recipes range from classic concentrate to creative flavoured brews that rival any cafe.
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Last updated: 2026-03-31 Classic Cold Brew Concentrate Toddy Naughty Cold Brew Almond Maple Cold Brew Vanilla Almond Coffee Swirl Cold Brew Coffee Graham Toddy Suada Iced Cold Brew Coconut Almond Cashew Cold Brew Toddy Almond Cold Brew Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cubes Cold Brew with Tea Infuser Bottle 1.
Last updated: 2026-03-31
- Classic Cold Brew Concentrate
- Toddy Naughty Cold Brew
- Almond Maple Cold Brew
- Vanilla Almond Coffee Swirl
- Cold Brew Coffee Graham
- Toddy Suada Iced Cold Brew
- Coconut Almond Cashew Cold Brew
- Toddy Almond Cold Brew
- Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cubes
- Cold Brew with Tea Infuser Bottle
1. Classic Cold Brew Concentrate
Ingredients: 1 cup coarse ground coffee, 4 cups cold filtered water, French press
Directions: Add grounds to French press. Pour cold water. Stir gently. Cover and refrigerate 12-18 hours. Press and strain. Dilute 1:1 with water or milk to serve.
Pro Tip: Use a 1:4 coffee-to-water ratio for concentrate, or 1:8 for ready-to-drink strength.
2. Toddy Naughty Cold Brew
Ingredients: 1 cup coarse grounds, 4 cups water, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, French press
Directions: Combine coffee and water in French press. Steep 14-16 hours. Press. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla.
Pro Tip: The longer steep time (14-16 hours) creates a bolder, more intense concentrate.
3. Almond Maple Cold Brew
Ingredients: Cold brew concentrate, 1 cup almond milk, 2 tbsp maple syrup, ice
Directions: Fill glass with ice. Pour cold brew concentrate to half. Add almond milk and maple syrup. Stir well.
Pro Tip: Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup - the flavour difference is night and day.
4. Vanilla Almond Coffee Swirl
Ingredients: Cold brew concentrate, almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, honey
Directions: Mix vanilla extract into almond milk. Pour cold brew over ice. Slowly pour vanilla almond milk for a layered effect.
Pro Tip: Pour the milk over the back of a spoon for Instagram-worthy layers.
5. Cold Brew Coffee Graham
Ingredients: Cold brew concentrate, milk, 2 crushed graham crackers, whipped cream
Directions: Pour cold brew and milk over ice. Crush graham crackers. Top with whipped cream and graham crumble.
Pro Tip: This dessert-style cold brew tastes like a deconstructed s'more.
6. Toddy Suada Iced Cold Brew
Ingredients: Cold brew concentrate, 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, ice
Directions: Fill glass with ice. Pour cold brew concentrate. Add sweetened condensed milk and stir vigorously.
Pro Tip: Suada is a Vietnamese-inspired iced coffee style - adjust condensed milk to your sweetness preference.
7. Coconut Almond Cashew Cold Brew
Ingredients: Cold brew concentrate, 1/2 cup mixed nut milk, honey
Directions: Combine cold brew and nut milk blend over ice. Add honey to taste. Stir well.
Pro Tip: Mixed nut milks create a creamier texture than single-nut varieties.
8. Toddy Almond Cold Brew
Ingredients: Cold brew concentrate, unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbsp agave, cinnamon
Directions: Pour cold brew over ice. Add almond milk and agave. Dust with ground cinnamon.
Pro Tip: Almond milk's nutty flavour is one of the best pairings with cold brew coffee.
9. Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cubes
Ingredients: Cold brew coffee (any strength), ice cube tray
Directions: Pour cooled cold brew into ice cube trays. Freeze 4-6 hours. Use coffee ice cubes in milk, smoothies, or future cold brews.
Pro Tip: These prevent your iced coffee from getting watered down as the ice melts.
10. Cold Brew with Tea Infuser Bottle
Ingredients: 3 tbsp coarse ground coffee, infuser bottle, cold water
Directions: Add coffee grounds to the infuser chamber. Fill bottle with cold water. Seal and refrigerate 12-16 hours. Remove infuser - ready to drink.
Pro Tip: A tea infuser bottle makes cold brew incredibly easy - no pressing or straining needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I steep cold brew coffee?
The ideal steeping time is 12-18 hours in the refrigerator. Under 12 hours produces a weak, under-extracted brew. Over 24 hours can become bitter. The sweet spot for most people is 14-16 hours.
What grind size is best for cold brew?
Use coarse ground coffee, similar to raw sugar or sea salt texture. Fine grinds will over-extract during the long steep time, creating bitter flavours.
How long does cold brew concentrate last in the fridge?
Cold brew concentrate stays fresh for 7-10 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Ready-to-drink (diluted) cold brew is best consumed within 3-5 days.
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