In honour of Plastic Free July, I thought I would share some of the things that I have started making at home instead of purchasing in stores. Not only do you save money by making things yourself, you can also significantly reduce your waste footprint as well! Cold brew coffee is one of those things you can easily make at home for a fraction of the price.
I tried cold brew coffee a few years ago and really enjoyed its smooth and mellow taste. By steeping coffee in cold water instead of using a heat, it decreases the acidity of coffee making it easier to drink. I see a lot of fancy contraptions to make cold brew these days but I find the most effective way is using a French Press. The French Press method is quick and convenient but a plain mason jar with coffee filters will also do just fine (just prepare to wait a lot longer for it to filter!)