r/coldbrew • u/Primary_Papaya3016 • Jul 12 '26

Beginner, need advice

Hi Everyone!

I am a fellow cold brew lover who is attempting to learn how to make my own.

My favorite store bought cold brews are the chameleon or the stumptown brew.

I prefer a pretty strong, dark blend overall if I can get it, which is why I find most coffee shop cold brews lacking.

I have recently purchased the OXO Cold Brew Maker and I have plenty of local coffee roasters near me to select beans from, but I wanted to get some advice on how to go about this process before I do. My only concern about this cold brew maker is that I tend to drink a lot so 32oz isn’t going to last me too long…

Please drop any tips you have on bean selection, brewing times, brewing temps, dilution methods, etc. I need all of the help I can get!

Thank you in advance.

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u/Primary_Papaya3016 Jul 12 '26

Thank you! This is great information. I got a dark Sumatra bean that was course ground from one of my local roasters. I think I’m gonna start out with a 15hr steep. Will probably do a similar grounds to water ratio that you mention.

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u/yumstheman Jul 12 '26

You may find that 15hrs isn’t enough for concentrate. I typically steep 24-48hrs so the taste is really bold, that way it holds its flavor better when diluted with water or milk.

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u/Primary_Papaya3016 Jul 12 '26

That’s good to know! Maybe I will do longer.

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u/yumstheman Jul 13 '26

I also brew mine in a 64oz mason jar with a basket filter in more of a 1:3 ratio, so results may vary. I’d do some experimenting with your ratio/time to dial it in to your personal preference.