Summer in Kyoto can get quite muggy- when the humidity starts to rise, we start prepping our seasonal special- cold brew coffee.
It is not surprising that as soon as it hits the menu we go through the bottles very fast- after walking around in the heat of Kyoto, nothing is better than a glass of juicy, syrupy and sweet chilled goodness to quench the thirst. (A generous scoop of ice cream is a very popular topping too.)
It's been years since we started to serve cold brew at our cafes, and since it is actually really easy to make, we thought, why not update our recipe and share it with you all!
Make in bulk on Sunday night, and you will have a week of treat to look forward to.
Check our recipe with step-by-step photos below and the grind size guide to enjoy the much-loved Kurasu cold brew coffee at home.
Easy Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
What you need: (Yield: approx. 500ml/2-3 glasses)
・Coffee beans 50g, or 1 x Kurasu Cold Brew Bag
・1L~ Bottle/Carafe/Jug *We used Hario Filter In Cold Brew Coffee Bottle for this recipe.
*We recommend using a container that can be stored in a fridge later, to save the washing!
・Filter bag for coffee or tea
・625ml Water
Directions
1．Grind coffee beans (50g) and pack it in a filter bag.
2．Place the coffee bag in a bottle, and add 625ml of water.
3．Gently stir the liquid for coffee to absorb the water. If your bottle has a cap, close it and gently tip the bottle upside down for about 10 times.
4．Leave it to brew in room temperature, for about 18 hours. (Ex. Make it at 2pm on the day before to enjoy it at 8am in the next morning.)
5．Once it's brewed, remove the bag and store the coffee in a fridge.
＊To double the recipe, make two bags of 50g instead of one 100g to ensure an even extraction.
While it is super simple to make, it does take time- make it in bulk to enjoy it for days!
If your chosen container cannot be sealed, shake and swirl gently to stir the liquid inside.
Pour the brewed coffee over the ice cubes to make it the ultimate summer joy- it makes a perfect summer welcome drink for your guests too!
Grind Size Guide for Cold Brew
For cold brew, grind your coffee slightly coarser than your usual filter grind.
If you use electric grinders, here are some grind level settings we recommend!
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Fellow Ode Grinder Gen2 |
#6 (for darker roast, try #5) |
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Gen 2 Varia VS3 Gen 2 |
#10 |
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Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder |
#6 |
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Mahlkonig EK43 |
#9 |
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Ditting |
#8 |
If you find your cold brew too weak, try adjusting the grind setting to a slightly finer setting. If it is extracted too much, try the opposite and make it a bit coarser. We hope you find the best match for your favorite coffee
Cafe's Favorite Customizations
First things first, when it's brewed, simply drink it straight to fully enjoy the juicy flavor and the sweetness naturally comes from the coffee. You will find a new side of flavor notes and texture you didn't know it had!
Day 3 and onwards, give it a bit of twist to keep things fun!
- Cold brew + Soda water:It's very refreshing and reminds us of barley tea.
- Cold brew + Milk: Makes a mild and nostalgic coffee milkshake
- Cold brew + Ice cream: Add a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top and it can be served as a dessert.
- Coffee Jelly: A kissaten staple. Use dark roast to serve with a drizzle of fresh cream.
Kurasu’s Fuss-Free Cold Brew Bags Are Now on Sale!
Cold brew made easy- each bag contains 50g of ground coffee. Simply add water following our recommended ratio of 1：12.5 to make 500ml of glorious cold brew coffee.
Cold Brew "House Blend Dark + Summer Blend Natsu Ake 2024 Set"
・10bags（5bags＋5bags）：6,700JPY→ 6,030JPY (10%OFF)
・20bags（10bags＋10bags）：11,600JPY→10,440JPY (10%OFF)
Summer Sale ～8/31: Cold Brew Bag Set that makes your summer even better
Cold Brew Natsu Ake 2024 [Medium Blend]
For this cold brew bags, we packed our Summer Blend, Natsu Ake we roasted at our roastery in Nishijin. You will find sweet aroma like cacao, taste of orange, blackberry and red wine, chocolate-like sweetness and accompanying aftertaste in the cup.
Summer Sale ～8/31: Cold Brew Bag Set that makes your summer even better
Cold Brew House Blend Dark [Dark Roast]
"House Blend" isn't always a synonym for a "vanilla" option, and Kurasu's only dark roast blend certainly isn't. You'll be pleasantly surprised by its bursting, grape-like fruitiness when it's well-done, not to mention its chocolate-like rich sweetness.
Summer Sale ～8/31: Cold Brew Bag Set that makes your summer even better
Whole beans selection are also now on sale- brew it your way!
◻︎House Blend Dark
1kg：7,910JPY→7,119JPY (10%OFF)
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◻︎Summer Blend Natsu Ake 2024
1kg：9,800JPY→8,820JPY (10%OFF)
