"They use a concentrate made from a custom blend of beans that are cold-steeped for 20 hours, resulting in the velvety, rich, caffeine bomb that is the epic cold brew. You can actually buy the cold brew concentrate from the stores and create your own cold brew at home that way, or you can cold steep your favorite ground coffee to make a concentrate of your own. You can even use a French press to make cold brew coffee."
"With just two ingredients, you can make bold cold brew coffee at home that rivals the Starbucks staple. The key to achieving the same robust flavor and smooth drinkability as Starbucks is proper steep time. So, how long should you steep cold brew? Most agree that a minimum of 12 hours is needed, but anywhere between 14 and 18 hours helps those strong flavors develop. Going over that can lead to some unpleasant bitterness or other undesirable flavors, depending on the beans you use."
Starbucks produces its cold brew using a concentrate from a custom, proprietary bean blend that is cold-steeped for 20 hours to create a velvety, high-caffeine beverage. The same concentrate can be purchased in stores or recreated at home by cold steeping preferred ground coffee or using a French press. Siren's Blend is commonly cited as a close bean match for homemade versions. Proper steep time is critical: a minimum of 12 hours is recommended, with 14 to 18 hours developing stronger flavors while longer steeping can introduce bitterness. Syrups and add-ons customize the final drink.
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