How to Make Cold Brew at Home for $1 a Cup (vs. $6 at Large Chains)

How to Make Cold Brew at Home for $1 a Cup (vs. $6 at Large Chains)

A 16oz cold brew at most major chains runs $5 to $7. With the right beans  — that same cup costs under $1 at home.

The Ratio

1 cup coarsely ground coffee to 4 cups cold water. This makes a concentrate — dilute 1:1 to serve. Prefer it ready-to-drink? Use 1:8.

How to Make It

  1. Add grounds to a jar or pitcher. Pour cold water over and stir to saturate.
  2. Cover and refrigerate 18–24 hours.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer lined with a paper coffee filter.
  4. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Dilute 1:1 to serve over ice.

Three Things That Matter

Grind coarse — fine grinds over-extract and turn bitter. Add a pinch of salt to the dry grounds before brewing. Use quality beans — cold brew extracts a lot, and low-quality coffee tastes flat even when done right.

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The Cost

A bag of specialty beans makes 16–20 ready-to-drink cups. That's $0.30–$0.40 per cup — under $1 all-in. The chain version around: $5.95, no refills.

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