Cold Brew Brewing Guide
Smooth, sweet, and naturally refreshing — effortless coffee for warm days or busy weeks.
Cold brew is brewed slowly over many hours, producing a naturally sweet, low‑acidity concentrate that’s perfect over ice, topped with milk, or diluted with chilled water. It’s one of the easiest ways to make a big batch of delicious coffee with almost no effort.
This guide gives you a clean, balanced cold brew that stays fresh for days.
Step-by-step instructions
What you'll need
- Large jar, jug, or cold‑brew maker
- Freshly roasted Golden Sheep Coffee beans (or purchase pre-ground)
- Burr grinder (if using beans)
- Fine mesh sieve or paper filter
- Scales (optional)
- Clean, filtered water
Recommended Recipe
- Coffee: 100g
- Water: 1 litre (cold or room temperature)
- Grind: Coarse (similar to cafetière)
- Brew time: 12–16 hours
This ratio creates a smooth, versatile concentrate you can dilute to taste.
Step 1 - Grind your coffee
Use a coarse grind to keep the brew clean and avoid bitterness.
Step 2 - Combine coffee and water
- Add the coffee to your jar or brewer.
- Pour in 1 litre of cold or room‑temperature filtered water.
- Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated.
Step 3 - Steep slowly
- Cover and leave to brew for 12–16 hours at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Longer steeping = stronger concentrate.
Step 4 - Strain
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, then again through a paper filter for clarity.
- Take your time — cold brew drains slowly.
Step 5 - Store
- Transfer the concentrate to a clean bottle or jar.
- Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Step 6 - Serve
- Dilute 1:1 with cold water or milk, or adjust to taste.
- Pour over ice for a smooth, refreshing cup.
Step 7 - Taste and adjust
- Too strong: dilute more or steep for less time
- Too weak: increase dose or steep longer
- Too bitter: grind coarser or reduce steep time
- Too flat: try a fresher roast or a brighter single origin
Cold brew is wonderfully forgiving — small tweaks go a long way.
Our recommendation
Cold brew highlights sweetness and chocolatey depth. Our Forty Acre Lane House Blend makes a beautifully smooth, rounded cold brew. For something
brighter and more refreshing, a fruity single origin adds a lovely lift.
