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Coldbrew French Press 3
Coldbrew French Press 3
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee With a French Press

If you love iced coffee and you’re not already brewing your own, you need to invest in a French press and start making your own cold brew. It is so insanely easy. You don’t need a lot of time or fancy equipment. Plus, it’s a lot cheaper to invest in a French press than it is to buy a cup of iced coffee every day.

I started making cold brew a year ago, and it’s been a lifesaver. I can roll out of bed and pour myself a glass of cold brew (with milk). I don’t have to get dressed, walk to the coffee shop, order coffee (interacting with people in the morning is hard), and then pay. Here’s how to make cold brew coffee in a French press.

Cold Brew

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time:6 hours Total time:6 hours 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Grind your coffee beans. Use medium or coarse settings.

  2. Pour ground coffee into carafe (aka the plastic or glass container).

  3. Add filtered water. Place plunger and lid on without touching the liquid.

  4. Let sit for at least 6 hours. I usually let it sit overnight.

  5. Push down the plunger. Pour and enjoy!

Jocelyn was the Community Success Manager at Spoon HQ, where she worked closely with chapter leaders across the network. She also co-founded the UC Berkeley chapter in December 2013. Dark chocolate is her first love, but boba and baking are close behind.