How to Make Cold Brew at Home in 2 Easy Steps

If you're looking for a smooth, refreshing coffee experience with zero hassle, cold brew is your new best friend.
With Happily Coffee's Cold Brew Kit, it’s never been easier to make a barista-quality drink at home — no fancy gear, no messy cleanup, just good coffee done right.

Whether you're new to cold brew or just want a simpler way to enjoy it, this guide will show you how to make the perfect batch in just two easy steps.

Why Cold Brew

Cold brew isn’t just trendy — it’s genuinely delicious. It’s known for being:

Smooth and low-acid, with less bitterness than hot-brewed coffee
Easier on the stomach, thanks to the gentle extraction process
Perfect for hot days (or any day you want a chilled caffeine kick)
Versatile — drink it straight, dilute with water, or add milk, syrups, or sweet cream

But the best part? With our kit, you don't need to measure or grind a thing.

What You'll Need

1 Happily Cold Brew Pouch (coarse-ground, freshly roasted coffee)
1 Mason Jar (included in the Cold Brew Kit)
Filtered water
A refrigerator
A little patience — but not much!

Step 1: Drop & Fill

Grab one of the pre-measured cold brew pouches from your kit and place it directly into a 24oz jar (or something close — a standard mason jar works great).

Then, fill the jar with cold, filtered water up to the 24oz mark. Make sure the pouch is fully submerged. There’s no need to stir or shake — the magic will happen while it steeps.

Pro tip: Use filtered water for the best results. Remember, coffee is 98%-99% water! Plus, cold brew is especially affected by the quality of the water you use.

Step 2: Steep & Sip

Place the jar in your refrigerator and let it steep for 12–24 hours, depending on how bold you want your brew.

12 hours → lighter, smoother flavor
18–24 hours → richer, more intense

Once it’s done steeping, remove the pouch and discard. That’s it — your smooth, ready-to-drink cold brew is done. No mess. No need for filters or complicated equipment.

Pour over ice and enjoy as-is, or customize with your favorite milk, syrups, or a splash of vanilla sweet cream.

Clean-Up

The best part of our cold brew kit: it is extremely easy to clean up!

Just discard the pouch & clean the mason jar! That's it.

Most cold brew makers require you to clean out the grounds after using. Most all coffee makers in general require some sort of cleaning up of grounds.

This is truly cold brew, made easy!

When You Need More

You can always re-up on your cold brew supply at the click of a button!

Receive cold brew packs delivered straight to your doorstep when you purchase our Cold Brew Refills.

Just as you thought it can't get any easier.... it does!

You can select "Monthly Subscription" and you can receive cold brew pouches every month without worrying about it!

Pro tip: You can get your cold brew pouches for 20% OFF when you select "Monthly Subscription" automatically!

Not all Cold Brew is the Same

Cold brew isn’t just about convenience — it’s about quality.

Make sure that the coffee in the cold brew is:

✅ Freshly roasted in small batches
✅ Coarse-ground for perfect cold brew extraction
✅ Pre-measured pouches for zero guesswork
✅ Mold-free, smooth-tasting beans
✅ Ethically sourced and roasted with care

We’ve happily taken all the guesswork out so you can just enjoy the good stuff — wherever you are, whenever you want it.

Pro tip: Most cold brew at the grocery store has been roasted a few months before it ever reaches your cup, creating a mute & stale flavor. Purchase freshly roasted coffee instead.