# Cold brew tips

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** coffee\
**Created:** [February 7, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-brew-tips/979457 "2023-02-07T23:57:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-brew-tips/979457/3 "2023-02-08T01:27:55Z")

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Here’s [an earlier thread about cold brewing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/10):

I take 3 cups of coffee grounds, typical folger’s medium roast, and put it in a gallon pitcher. I add water until almost full, stir it up, seal it (shaking it a few times in ensuing hours) and leave it for at least 12 but usually 24 hours at room temperature.

Then I strain it thru a coffee filter to get the grounds out, chill, and serve over a few ice cubes. Or heat and serve, it warms quickly in the microwave and makes a nice hot cuppa (again without the bitterness of regular brewing). I’ve got a batch brewing now, as I’ll run out of the stuff by Wednesday afternoon if I don’t. The Mrs. and I consume it regularly. I add half and half, the Mrs. adds a bit of sugar and half and half. When I feel fancy I add a few drops of vanilla extract.

I initially diluted my finished product 1:1 with water but I found without the bitterness, I liked my cold brew nice and strong. I love the flavor of the cold brew, far far more than when hot water is used to produce coffee.

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