How to Brew Sun Bear Cold Coffee Blend with a Cold Brew Maker

Quick Answer

Use a 1:8 coffee-to-water ratio, steep Sun Bear Cold Coffee Blend for 12–16 hours at room temperature, then strain and enjoy a smooth, chocolatey concentrate.

Step-by-Step Cold Brew with Sun Bear

1. Step 1: Grind the Beans: Grind your Sun Bear Cold Coffee Blend on a coarse setting—similar to breadcrumbs. A fine grind will over-extract and turn bitter. Too fine a grind is the most common mistake; it makes the brew cloudy and harsh.
2. Step 2: Measure Coffee and Water: Use a 1:8 ratio by weight (e.g., 100 g coffee to 800 g water). This yields a concentrate you can dilute later. Stick to the ratio; eyeballing leads to weak or overly strong concentrate.
3. Step 3: Combine and Stir: Add the grounds to your cold brew maker, pour in room-temperature filtered water, and stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. Dry grounds floating on top won't extract—stir until no clumps remain.
4. Step 4: Steep at Room Temperature: Let it steep for 12–16 hours at room temperature. Refrigerating slows extraction and may produce a less flavorful brew. Steeping longer than 18 hours can draw out bitter compounds; set a timer.
5. Step 5: Strain and Store: Remove the filter or pour through a fine-mesh sieve. Store the concentrate in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Don't press or squeeze the grounds—this pushes sediment into your brew.
6. Step 6: Serve and Dilute: Pour the concentrate over ice and add water or milk to taste (start with a 1:1 ratio of concentrate to liquid). Taste before adding sweetener; the chocolate notes are naturally mellow.

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• Sun Bear Cold Coffee Blend: It's always cold brew season. Brew this coffee cold for a smooth, chocolatey cup, or straight onto ice to highlight its gentle citrus flavors. You can use the same beans for a rich concentrate or a bright, iced pour-over, giving you two drinks from one bag.