7 Things to Know About Making Cold Brew Coffee at Home (+ a Recipe!)

Combine the coffee and the water: Combine the ground coffee and the water in a 2-quart glass jar. Stir a few times to make sure the grounds are evenly saturated with water. Steep for 12 hours (overnight): Cover the jar and steep for about 12 hours, either on the counter or in the fridge. Strain the coffee: Line a strainer with cheesecloth or a flour sack cloth and place over a large bowl or measuring cup. Pour the coffee through the strainer. Store the coffee: Transfer the coffee to a small jar and store in the fridge for up to a week. Make the chai-spiced creamer: In a small sauce pan, combine the milk and all the spices. Bring to a gentle simmer. Once you see bubbling around the edge of the pan and a few wisps of steam, remove the pan from heat and stir in the honey to dissolve. Cool completely with the spices. Strain the milk into a glass jar, removing the spices, then cover and store in the fridge for up to a week Serve: To serve, pour a portion of the cold brew into a glass. Top with chai-spiced creamer. Add ice cubes if you'd like to drink it cold or warm in the microwave if you'd like to drink it warm.