The Bruer Cold Brew System utilises a clean and functional design, while maintaining the quality of the brewing process, and ultimately the end product. Cold brewed coffee has much less acidity and bitterness which makes it perfect for iced coffee drinks!

Here is a step by step brewing guide on how to make iced coffee with the Bruer Cold Brew Maker!

 Bruer Cold Brew Guide 

Brew Ratio 1:12

Medium Grind

15°C - 20°C Water

What you'll need:

• Bruer Cold Brew 
• Freshly roasted coffee beans - medium roast is recommended
• Filtered or bottled water
• Ice cubes (optional)
• Coffee scale

Method

1. Measure out 60 grams of ground coffee (medium grind).
2. Assemble the filter - making sure the finer side of the mesh is facing up. Put the glass tower into the filter
3. Pour your ground coffee into the tower, brush any loose grounds down into the chamber. Shake the Tower to level out the coffee bed and place a paper filter on top of the coffee bed.
4. Carefully place the Tower into the Carafe.
5. Pre-wet the coffee with about 60ml of water to evenly soak the grounds (Bloom).
6. Insert the valve by carefully pushing the plug down into the tower. Pro tip: Wet the lip of the seal to help it slide in more easily.
7. Measure out 700ml of an ice/water mixture (about half water and half ice). Pour the mixture into the tower.
8. Let it drip for 3-8 hours until it has finished extracting. Pour & Enjoy your cold brew coffee!

Brew Ratio

For the Bruer Cold Brew Coffee Maker, a good starting brew ratio is 1:12 (coffee to water) for a balanced coffee. This depends on how strong you want your brew. 

• Strong: 1:10 → 70-80g coffee : 700ml water 
• Balanced:1:12 → 60g coffee : 700ml water
• Light: 1:14 → 50g coffee : 700ml water

Extraction Time

The optimal extraction time for the Bruer Cold Brew System is typically between 3 to 8 hours, depending on your taste preference and grind size.

• 3 to 4 hours:
  Produces a lighter, smoother brew with subtle flavours. Good if you prefer a milder cold brew.

• 5 to 6 hours:
  Balanced extraction, richer flavour with good body and sweetness. This is the most common recommended range.

• 7 to 8 hours:
  Fuller-bodied, stronger, and more intense. Great if you like a bolder cold brew concentrate.

Shop the Bruer Cold Brew at The Coffee Collective and be sure to grab a bag of freshly roasted coffee from our New Zealand roasting partners to accompany you on your cold brew journey!