Cold Brew Brew Guide

Making cold brew coffee is a simple process that results in a smooth, flavorful, and refreshing beverage. Cold brew cuts way back on coffee's natural acidity. Following these steps will help you achieve consistent results. Enjoy your cold brew!

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Cold Brew Coffee

STEP 01

Gather Your Ingredients and Equipment

Ingredients: You will need coarsely ground coffee and cold, filtered water.
Equipment: You will need a large jar or pitcher, a coffee grinder (if using whole beans), a stirring utensil, a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, and a secondary container for storage. We recommend using a Toddy coffee maker if you have one available.

STEP 02

Combine Coffee and Water

Add some Water: Add 1 cup of cold water to the brewing container.
Add Coffee Grounds: Add a whole, 16oz bag of Fidalgo's Organic Centro Cold Brew to the container.
Fill 1/2 Container with Water: Fill the container 1/2 way to the top with water.
Let Steep: Let this mixture steep for 5 minutes.

STEP 03

Fill and Steep

Fill to Top: Fill the pitcher about 1/2" from the top. Do not stir this mixture.
Steep: Steep at room temperature for 8 hours.

STEP 04

Strain the Coffee

Prepare to Strain: After the steeping time is complete, prepare a secondary container for storage. Place a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over the container.
Strain the Coffee: Slowly pour the coffee mixture through the sieve or cheesecloth to filter out the coffee grounds. You may need to do this in batches if you have a large amount of coffee.
Optional Second Strain: For an even smoother cold brew, you can strain the coffee a second time using a clean cheesecloth or a coffee filter.

STEP 05

Store the Cold Brew

Transfer to Storage: Transfer the strained cold brew concentrate to a clean jar or pitcher with a lid.
Refrigerate: Store the cold brew concentrate in the refrigerator. It can be kept for up to two weeks.

STEP 06

Serve and Enjoy

Dilute to Taste: Cold brew concentrate is typically strong, so dilute it with water, milk, or a milk alternative to taste. A common ratio is 1:1 (equal parts cold brew concentrate and water/milk), but you can adjust based on your preference.
Serve Over Ice: Pour the diluted cold brew over ice and enjoy. You can also add sweeteners or flavorings as desired.

Brew with Fidalgo Coffee

Additional Tips

Coffee Quality: Use freshly roasted and coarsely ground coffee for the best taste.
Water Quality: Use filtered water for the best taste.
Experiment: Feel free to experiment with different coffee-to-water ratios, steeping times, and flavor additions (such as vanilla, cinnamon, or chocolate) to find your perfect cold brew.

Note: Fidalgo's recommended brewing instructions are different from Toddy's. Our instructions are meant to get the absolute best flavor out of the coffee. If you're wanting to stretch the coffee and still get a really good flavor, try following Toddy's official instructions here: https://toddycafe.com/downloads/toddy_retail_instructions.pdf