How to Make ST. ALi Cold Brew at Home Without Becoming a Coffee Scientist

Cold brew: impressive results, suspiciously little effort

Cold brew is made by steeping coffee in cool water for hours, then filtering it. Because the extraction is slow and cool, the result is typically smooth, rounded and easy to drink over ice.

It is not the same as pouring hot coffee over ice. Both are excellent, but cold brew is the patient one. It spends the night in the fridge doing the work while you sleep, which is more than can be said for most household appliances.

An easy ST. ALi cold brew recipe

For a ready-to-drink batch, start with 100 grams of coarse-ground coffee and 1 litre of filtered water. Stir gently so all grounds are wet, cover and steep in the fridge for 14 to 18 hours. Strain through a fine sieve lined with paper or clean cloth. Taste, then dilute with water or milk if you want a lighter cup.

For a concentrate, use roughly 1 part coffee to 5 parts water and dilute when serving. Cold brew recipes are forgiving, so adjust the next batch rather than holding an inquiry.

Which beans should you choose?

A bold espresso blend such as Wide Awake or Italo Disco can bring chocolate, caramelised or spicy depth and hold up well with milk. Orthodox is a versatile middle ground. Feels Good can offer a sweeter, more fruit-led direction for drinking black.

Grind coarse—similar to breadcrumbs—to make filtering easier and reduce muddiness. If buying ground coffee, check whether the available grind suits your method. Fresh coffee and clean water will make a larger difference than an expensive jar with a fashionable lid.

Serve it like you planned ahead

Pour over plenty of ice and add water, dairy milk or your favourite plant-based option. A strip of orange peel can brighten a black cold brew; a small dash of vanilla can turn milk cold brew into dessert-adjacent territory.

Keep the strained brew refrigerated in a clean, sealed container and use it while the flavour is lively. Shop ST. ALi coffee beans online at Petits Trésors for delivery straight to your door, then let tomorrow morning’s coffee quietly prepare itself tonight.

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