How To Make Cold Brewed Coffee With A French Press

1. What You’ll Need

• French press (8-cup/1 liter is common)

• Coarsely ground coffee beans (like raw sugar in texture)

• Cold or room-temperature filtered water

• Spoon or chopstick for stirring

2. Coffee-to-Water Ratio

• Standard: 1 cup coarsely ground coffee : 4 cups water

• Stronger concentrate: 1:3 ratio

• You can adjust to taste depending on how strong you like your cold brew.

3. Steps

1. Add Coffee Grounds

• Put the ground coffee into your french press.

2. Add Water

• Pour cold or room-temperature water over the grounds.

• Stir gently to ensure all coffee is saturated.

3. Steep

• Place the french press plunger on top (don’t push down).

• Leave it to steep for 12–16 hours in the fridge (or on the counter if your room is cool).

4. Press & Strain

• After steeping, slowly press the plunger down.

• For extra clarity, you can pour the coffee through a fine strainer or paper filter to catch any fine grounds.

4. Serving

• Cold brew concentrate is strong—dilute with equal parts cold water, milk, or milk alternative to taste.

• Serve over ice, and sweeten if desired.

5. Storage

• Transfer the cold brew into a sealed jar or bottle.

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

✅ Tips for Better Cold Brew

• Use freshly ground beans for the best flavor.

• Always stick to coarse grind—fine grounds make the coffee muddy and harder to filter.

• Experiment with different beans: light roasts bring out fruity flavors, dark roasts give you a rich, chocolatey brew.