There’s nothing like a crisp glass of cold brew to kickstart your day — or keep you cool in the summer heat. But you don’t need a fancy café to enjoy this chilled classic. With just a few ingredients and a little patience, you can make barista-quality cold brew right at home.

Here’s your easy, step-by-step guide to brewing café-quality cold brew at home using Lavanta’s fresh roasted coffee beans online.

🧊 What Is Cold Brew (and Why Is It Different)?

Unlike iced coffee, which is brewed hot and then cooled, cold brew is steeped in cold water for 12–24 hours. This slow extraction process reduces acidity, enhances natural sweetness, and creates an ultra-smooth finish.

It’s the perfect option for coffee lovers who want a refreshing, low-acid cup — especially with summer just around the corner.

🛠️ What You’ll Need

• Coarsely ground coffee (Lavanta’s Cold Brew Blend, Black Stallion or 457 Turbo Blend work beautifully)

• Cold, filtered water

• A large jar, French press, or cold brew maker

• A fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth

• Ice and optional flavor add-ins (like vanilla, cinnamon, or sweet cream)

☕ Tip: For best results, use fresh roasted coffee beans from your specialty coffee subscription service — we roast to order so your beans never sit stale on a shelf.

📋 How to Make Cold Brew in 4 Easy Steps

1. Measure Your Coffee-to-Water Ratio

Use about 1 cup of coarsely ground coffee for every 4 cups of cold water. Want it stronger? Use a 1:3 ratio and dilute to taste after steeping.

2. Combine & Steep

Add coffee grounds and water to your container. Stir gently to make sure all grounds are saturated. Cover and refrigerate (or leave on the counter) for 12 to 24 hours.

3. Strain

Use a fine mesh strainer, coffee filter, or cheesecloth to strain your cold brew into a clean jar or pitcher. You may need to filter twice for a smoother texture.

4. Serve & Store

Pour over ice, add your favorite creamer or sweetener, and enjoy!
Cold brew concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days.

☀️ Flavor Ideas & Recipes

Want to mix things up? Here are a few ways to enjoy your cold brew:

• Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew: Add vanilla syrup and top with homemade whipped cream

• Cold Brew Coffee Smoothie: Blend with banana, almond butter, and oat milk

• Coffee-Based Dessert Recipes: Use in chocolate frostings or mocha glaze (watch our blog for these soon!)

• Cold Brew Ice Cubes: Freeze in trays and use instead of regular ice to prevent dilution

💡 Best Coffees for Cold Brew

For the richest cold brew flavor, try these Lavanta favorites:

• Cold Brew Blend – Full-bodied with bold citrus notes

• Brazil Cerrado – Naturally sweet with low acidity

• Sulawesi Toraja White Eagle – Earthy and rich, perfect for a robust brew

All available through our monthly or weekly coffee delivery plans — you choose the grind and roast level, we roast and ship fresh.

☕ Final Sip

Cold brew is more than a trend — it’s a delicious, flexible way to enjoy coffee year-round. And with a few basics, you can craft your own batch at home that’s just as good (if not better) than your local coffee shop.

🛒 Explore Lavanta Coffee’s cold brew–friendly blends and set up a custom specialty coffee subscription service today at www.LavantaCoffee.com — because smooth coffee starts with fresh beans.