Mason Jar Cold Brew is a quick and easy way to make homemade Cold Brew Concentrate. No need to buy expensive cold brew, when you can make it at home.

vertical photo of brown coffee in a mason jar and white liquid being poured into the jar

MASON JAR COLD BREW RECIPE

There are a few different ways that you can make cold coffee at home, but this ball jar recipe is our favorite.

There is no need to spend lots of money on expensive coffeeshop cold brew when you can so easily make it at home.

Mason jars come in all sizes and in our recipe below we give you measurements for various sizes!

You can enjoy coffee on it's own or you can pair it with something sweet like Vegan Banana Pudding or this Cherry Delight recipe!

mason jar cold brew ingredients. Coffee grounds in a measurement cup, a big glass measuring cup of water and a mason jar with a teal lid

INGREDIENTS FOR MASON JAR COLD BREW

Coffee - Yep, this probably seems like a no brainer but GROUND coffee is the main ingredient here. Generally, you want a medium roast coffee when you are making cold brew.

Water - You can use tap or filtered water.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

mason jar cold brew picture collage there are six simple steps. Put water in jar, put coffee in filter, put filter in jar, put in fridge 24 hours, remove filter and enjoy.

HOW TO MAKE MASON JAR COLD BREW

These instructions are for a 2 quart mason jar. For a one quart jar, please cut the recipe in half.

Get out all your supplies that you need. Freshly ground coffee, water, mason jar and filter.
Put the mesh filter into the mason far. Using a funnel (Or just being very careful) pour the freshly ground coffee into the filter.
Pour the water into the mason jar.
Attach the lid to the mason jar.
Put the mason jar into your fridge for 24 hours.
Remove the filter from the mason jar. Enjoy your cold brew coffee.

These numbered steps match the numbers photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe card below.

2 quart glass mason jar with metal mesh filter inside filled with coffee ground. Liquid in jar is brown. looks like coffee

WHAT COFFEE MAKES THE BEST COLD BREW?

Generally, you want a medium roast coffee when you are making cold brew. For the best (and freshest) flavor, grind the coffee yourself.

MY MASON JAR COLD BREW TASTES BITTER

If your mason jar cold brew tastes bitter you can adjust the taste by diluting the mixture. Simple add some water, stir and try again. Continue to add more water until you reach the desired taste.

MASON JAR COLD BREW TIPS

This might be very strong for some tastes and considered a concentrate. You can add as much or as little water to the mixture to make it the desirable strength for your tastes.

If you are using a 2 quart mason jar, you can use this kit from amazon. For measurements use 2 cups ground coffee and 6 cups water.

If you are using a pint ball jar for cold brew, you can use this kit from amazon. For measurements use ½ cup ground coffee and 1.5 cup water.

You can use regular or decaf coffee to make this cold brew recipe.

two pint mason jars filled with a brown liquid and ice cubes. One glass has a metal smoothie straw

WHAT TO SERVE WITH MASON JAR COLD BREW

I have to say that I would serve this coffee with my delicious vegan banana pudding!

It would make the most perfect afternoon snack! Give it a try!

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pin collage of two pictures. One showing the top of a mason jar with coffee and creamer, the bottom picture showing the top of a mason jar with ametal straw, brown liquid and ice cubes. The words say: mason jar cold brew

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Mason Jar Cold Brew

Mason Jar Cold Brew is a quick and easy way to make homemade Cold Brew Concentrate. No need to buy expensive cold brew, when you can make it at home.

Prep Time15

Resting Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Mason Jar Cold Brew

Servings: people

Calories: 1kcal

Author: Cindy Gordon | Vegetarian Mamma

Equipment

2 quart mason jar
mesh coffee filter

Ingredients

6 c water
2 c ground coffee

Instructions

Get out all your supplies that you need. Freshly ground coffee, water, mason jar and filter.
Put the mesh filter into the mason far. Using a funnel (Or just being very careful) pour the freshly ground coffee into the filter.
Pour the water into the mason jar. Attach the lid to the mason jar.
Put the mason jar into your fridge for 24 hours.
Remove the filter from the mason jar. Enjoy your cold brew coffee.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Sodium: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg

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