How to make cold bru, a refreshing coffee-based drink

The main difference between cold brew and classic ice coffee lies in the method of preparation. Ice coffee is brewed hot, after which it is cooled. Cold brew is brewed cold. It is the second method of brewing a coffee drink that many consider preferable. The fact is that the lack of interaction with hot water and subsequent dilution gives cold brutes a natural taste, devoid of bitterness.

You will need:

coffee grinder and coffee beans or coarse ground coffee;
sieve;
muslin cloth or paper towels;
two containers of large volume (one of them with a lid).

Preparation

Coffee grinding

If you are not using ground coffee, run the beans through the grinder. Make sure to select the correct grind: the ground coffee particles should be similar in size to bread crumbs. By using smaller particles, you run the risk of a cloudy drink.

Coffee lovers recommend not to follow the path of least resistance and grind the beans fried for espresso with your own hands: this way the drink will turn out to be more delicious.

Infusion

Fill a large can of coffee and cold water in proportions 1: 8. If you plan to drink cold bru with ice, then the proportions should be changed to 1: 4. Stir well, cover and place the can in the refrigerator. If you used a ratio of 1: 8, then the waiting time will be 18-24 hours. If 1: 4, then 10-12 hours will be enough.

Filtration

Strain the drink through a sieve, get rid of large particles of coffee. Place a muslin cloth or some paper towels on a clean sieve and strain the coffee again. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times until no visible particles remain at the bottom of the can. If you are unable to bring the drink to this purity, then you have used coffee that is too finely ground.