Recipes and Cooking Cold Brew Coffee 4.6 (10) 4 Reviews Use a French press or coarser to make your own cold brew coffee at home for the smoothest cup of java ever. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 10, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Adam Albright Prep Time: 15 mins Steep Time: 12 hrs Total Time: 12 hrs 15 mins Ingredients 1 pound light roast coffee beans , ground for French press or coarser Milk, for serving (optional) Directions Combine 1/2 pound coffee grounds with 6 cups cold water in a large pitcher or glass jar. Let stand 5 minutes. Add remaining coffee grounds and 3 cups cold water, making sure all the grounds are wet. Cover, and let steep, at room temperature for 12 hours or in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Pass mixture through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl; discard coffee grounds. Line sieve with a standard coffee filter and pass mixture through again; discarding any remaining sediment. Pour coffee concentrate into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. To serve, dilute concentrate with an equal proportion of water or milk. Rate it Print