Fresh and Light: Your Easy Guide to Brewing a Refreshing Cold Brew Specialty Coffee at Home

What is Cold Brew?

Cold Brew coffee is the ultimate cool-down drink. It is slow steeped over several hours to bring out sweet, mellow coffee flavours. It’s smooth, and easy to prepare, making it a favourite for the hot summer days especially, and beyond.

Whether you’re new to cold brew or want to perfect your process, our Harvestry guide will walk you through the simple steps for a delicious, refreshing brew.

🧰 What You'll Need

• 80g of Harvestry coffee – whole bean and grind beforehand or coarse ground for cold brew
• Cold brew filter or large jar with lid
• Scale
• Cold, filtered water (1 litre)
• Fine mesh sieve or coffee filter for straining
• Large pitcher or container for storage

Missing gear? Find cold brew essentials here. Looking for beans? Check our cold brew-friendly coffee.

📏 Recipe Overview

• Coffee: 80g
• Water: 1 litre cold water
• Grind: Coarse (like raw sugar)
• Brew Time: 12–18 hours (overnight)

📝 Step-by-Step Method

1. Add Coffee: Place the coarse ground coffee in your cold brew filter or jar.
2. Pour Water: Add 1 litre of cold, filtered water over the grounds.
3. Stir & Steep: Stir gently to combine, then cover and refrigerate for 12–18 hours.
4. Strain: Remove grounds by straining through a fine mesh sieve or coffee filter.
5. Serve: Dilute with water, milk, or enjoy as is over ice.

🔁 Brew Tips & Tweaks

• Adjust coffee dose or brew time for stronger or lighter taste.
• Use filtered water to keep flavours clean.
• Store cold brew concentrate refrigerated for up to a week.

💡 Final Sip

Cold Brew is the perfect slow coffee for hot days and relaxed vibes. With Harvestry’s freshly roasted beans, you’ll get a smooth, sweet cup that’s easy to customise — whether iced, frothed, or straight up.

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