I Make This Refreshing Cold Brew Coffee All Summer Long

A smooth cold brew requires a larger grind and a great strainer.
I Make This Refreshing Cold Brew Coffee All Summer Long
The key to the smoothest cup of cold brew? Make it like they do at Starbucks! Joe Lingeman/TNS
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There are few things more satisfying than the cool, caffeinated sip of a cup of iced coffee. But cold brew is easy to DIY, and we’re sharing all the secrets to enjoying it at home. The first is to make a big batch in advance—a gift to your future self that’s even faster than hopping in the car and whipping through a Starbucks drive-thru.
The second secret? Using the same technique that Starbucks—and other big coffee shops—use to make cold brew in bulk. You’ll just need some coffee beans (support your local roaster by ordering them online), a jar, and a cold overnight soak.

3 Key Steps to Better Cold Brew Coffee at Home

1. Get the grind right. Cold brew requires a specific grind. A larger grind—something closer to the coarseness of raw sugar—keeps the brew from getting bitter overnight. If you’ve got a small home grinder, it’s best to grind the beans in batches.
Meghan Splawn, TheKitchn.com
Meghan Splawn, TheKitchn.com
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