Let me level with you. If you try to make “cold brew” in under 8 hours, you’re just making iced coffee with extra steps. Which is fine! I do it too. But it’s not cold brew. Cold brew requires sacrifice. Your time, your patience, your fridge space.
The answer to “how long does cold brew take?” is 12 to 24 hours. Plan ahead. Set a timer. Or just enjoy the fact that slow coffee tastes like a reward. It’s worth the wait. I swear on my last bag of beans.
Now go prep your jar. You’ve got a long night ahead—but a delicious morning.
