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Cold Brew

Overnight Fridge

Cold Brew Traditional by Blue Bottle Coffee

Based on Blue Bottle Coffee's cold-brew bottle guide, this overnight refrigerator method favors simplicity and a ready-to-drink strength. It aims for a smooth, low-acid cup with enough clarity to serve straight after straining.

1:10 Ratio
70g Dose
4°C Temp
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Parameters

70 g
Coffee
700 g
Water
1:10
Ratio
4 °C
Temp
9 coarse
Grind
12h
Steep
~700 ml
Yield
Grind · 9/10 · coarse
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Method

  1. Pour 1 / 3

    Add the coffee and 700g of cold water, then stir to combine.

    +700g→ 700g 4°C
  2. Steep 2 / 3

    Let it steep undisturbed.

    10h–14h
  3. Done 3 / 3

    Cold brew ready.

Notes

Use an evenly coarse grind and wet every particle with 700g before sealing the jar. Refrigerate for 12h, then pass the brew through a coarse strainer followed by paper; shorten the steep if the finish becomes woody.

Original source

Recipe by Blue Bottle Coffee, published at bluebottlecoffee.com.

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