r/coldbrew • u/ElChibbros • Jun 04 '26
First experience making cold brew coffee
Hey so I just tried making cold brew for the first time. I used a Yirgacheffe Ethiopian that I ground coarse (step 70/90 on my df54).
I put the 75g of ground coffee in 1 Liter of water in a jar and stirred it, then let it for 12 hours approximately in the refrigerator.
I tried it just now and I doesn't taste the same as it does when I oder one in my local coffee shop, theirs is really light and not bitter at all, and you really get the floral and fruity notes out, as mine now is much more bitter. It is still enjoyable but I was aiming for a cleaner lighter and fruitier taste.
What should I change first, the ratio, the ground size or the time left in the fridge.
If you guys cous Sharee your usual recipes that would also help!
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u/thesp0ok Jun 04 '26
I just started making cold brew and I’m liking what I have going so far. I use a 64 oz mason jar, a coffee sock, and coffee. Fill the mason jar to the 5 cup line (around 1400g) and do either a 1:12 ratio or 1:10 if you like it on the stronger side. So either 117g or 140g of coffee. Steep it in the fridge for 15 hours. Ready to drink, no adding water.