The Umbrella Stand

Using any cold brew coffee maker, simply scale up this recipe to your cold brew maker at home! 

1. Fill infuser or filter with ½ cup of coarsely ground coffee. 
2. Add 4oz of water to water to fill container an inch or so from the top. 
3. Make sure grounds are fully saturated in the water by gently swirling or tilting the container back and forth.
4. Place container in room temperature [not exceeding 83°F] for 12 hours or in refrigerator for 24 hours.
5. Remove infuser or filter. Taste it if strong may need diluting 1:1 ration of water per fluid oz of cold brew.  Enjoy!

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We take a minute to discuss how course you should grind your coffee specifically to how you brew your coffee at home.