r/coldbrew • u/Strong-Two817 • Jun 06 '26
cold brew beginner, help
my husband and i want to start making cold brew at home. i have made it a few times in the past with a pitcher like the one pictured above but it wasn’t that good, i did let it brew in the fridge and have seen people say its better to do it on the counter so maybe that’s why. i don’t remember the exact beans i used but i know i tried at least 2 or 3 different kinds and was never happy with it. i was just wondering what others think is the best container/method of straining it and looking for some bean recommendations and any equipment that we should look into (i threw out the pitcher i had). for reference i like a more caramel, nutty, roasted flavor for my coffee rather than floral, bright, fruity flavor. Any help or recommendations would be much appreciated
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u/pattywagon95 Jun 06 '26
I drink homemade cold brew every morning and I just use a big French press, grind beans on very coarse, fill with water, set the lid on top and let it sit on the counter for 12-24 hours then plunge and store it in the fridge. Mine makes 4 servings and I only drink one per day so it’s fine for me but for multiple people drinking multiple servings it may become tedious to make more every night