
How To Make EASY And Delicious Milk-Brewed Coffee At Home
Introduction to Milk Brew
- What is Milk Brew? A simple method of brewing coffee with milk instead of water – similar to cold brew but with milk. Perfect for a latte-like drink without an espresso machine.
- Ingredients: Coffee (here: medium roast, chocolatey-nutty) and milk (whole milk or oat milk recommended). Lactose-free works too.
Three Brewing Methods
1. Simplest: Container (e.g., deli container)- Ratio: 1:13 (coffee to milk by weight). Example: 30 g coffee to 400 g milk.
- Grind coffee medium to medium-coarse (like for pour-over).
- Mix coffee and milk, cover, steep in fridge for 8–10 hours (max 12–14, otherwise bitter).
- Same recipe, but place coffee in filter/bag and submerge in milk.
- After steeping, simply remove the filter – easier cleanup.
- Combine coffee and milk in French press, place plunger loosely on top (don't press).
- After steeping (8–10 hrs), slowly press plunger down and transfer finished milk brew to another container.
Filtering and Enjoying
- Filtering methods:
- Using cheesecloth or paper filter – paper filter takes longer; best to filter in fridge.
- With cold brew filter or French press, no separate filtering needed.
- Serving suggestions:
- Chilled: Over ice – creamy, smooth, less acidic than a standard iced latte.
- Hot: Steam with a steam wand – results in a velvety, mild latte.
- Tip: Add syrups or other flavors as desired.
Background
- First encountered at Coffee Mameha (Japan) – served as part of a tasting.
- Sponsored by Cometeer (frozen coffee capsules for travel).
Important Notes
- Imperial to metric: -321°F converts to approx. -196°C.
- Coffee amount: 30 g, milk: 400 g.
- Steeping time: 8–10 hours (max 12–14).
Conclusion
Milk Brew is an accessible, creative way to make delicious coffee drinks at home – whether cold or hot.






