Brew Guide - Cold Brew

We love enjoying a cold brew on a hot summery day. Simply add ground coffee and water, and let it sit for at least eight to twelve hours in the fridge, then pour yourself a glass of ready to drink super delicious cold brew coffee directly from the bottle.

Follow this brew guide to make the best cold brew you've ever had, in the comforts of your own home!

Things you will need:

  • Water (750 ml / Room Temp)

  • Hario Cold Brew Bottle

  • Ground Coffee (55-60g / Coarsely Ground)

  • Scale (Optional)

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1. Grind Coffee

Weigh 55 grams to 60 grams (depending on your desired strength) of coffee and grind on a coarse setting. The grounds should be about the size of coarse kosher salt.

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2. Add Coffee

Remove the top lid, and twist to open filter basket, then add coffee to the bottom compartment.

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3. Reattach Top of Filter

Reattach top of the filter and make sure it's secure.

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4. Twist Filter Into Bottle Top

Twist the filter basket into the bottle top.

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5. Attach Filter and Fill Bottle

Attach the filter basket and bottle top to the glass bottle. Fill the bottle to the top square mark with room temp, filtered water (~750 ml).

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6. Shake Gently

Very, very gently!

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7. Let It Steep Overnight

Place in your fridge, and let it sit for 8-12 hours. Or whenever you decide to wake up the next day.

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8. A Second Gentle Shake

After 8-12 hours (or so), gently shake to stir the coffee. A 180 degree turn should do the trick.

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9. Remove Grounds

Remove the filter from the glass bottom, carefully. Remove the basket filter from the bottle top and dispose of grounds.

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10. Secure Bottle Top

Secure bottle top back on to glass bottom (without the filter). Remove the spout lid, and pour over some nice cubes of ice into your favorite Be Bright Glass Can.

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