How much coffee do I use in the Willow & Everett Cold Brew Dispenser (1 Gallon)?

For an everyday strength, 225 g of coffee to 2,138 mL of water, a 1:9.5 ratio. For a concentrate, 225 g to 1,013 mL.

How long do I steep cold brew in the Willow & Everett Cold Brew Dispenser (1 Gallon)?

18–22 hours in the fridge for a light roast, 14–18 for medium and 10–14 for dark. On the counter, 12–14, 9–12 and 7–9 hours.

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Willow & Everett Cold Brew Dispenser (1 Gallon): ratio and recipe

225g coffee2,138mL water

That is an everyday batch at 1:9.5, steeped 18–22 hours in the fridge and poured straight over ice. Holds 3,785 mL of water and takes up to 225 g of coffee.

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Willow & Everett Cold Brew Dispenser (1 Gallon), full of cold brew

What the maker says

Willow & Everett's own Amazon product listing (brand-owned storefront, no separate printed manual found) gives only general instructions rather than a fixed ratio: 'add coffee or tea to the included filter basket, and add water. For classic cold extraction, all you need is room temperature water. Just make sure to let the brew sit for 24 to 48 hours for the most full-bodied flavor.' No gram/oz coffee amount or explicit water-to-coffee ratio is published by the brand for this 1-gallon glass dispenser; the stainless mesh filter basket is sized specifically for this container ('not designed to be swapped between containers'). No dilution guidance is given — it's dispensed via the built-in spigot.

Source: amazon.com

The recipe, by strength

Each one fills this brewer as far as it honestly goes. Numbers are for a light roast steeping in the fridge.

Strength	Ratio	Coffee	Water	Steep	Makes	Drink it
Everyday	1:9.5	225 g	2,138 mL	18–22 h	about 7¼ cups	straight over ice
Strong	1:7.5	225 g	1,688 mL	18–22 h	about 5¼ cups	with a splash of milk
Jet fuel	1:5.3	225 g	1,193 mL	18–22 h	about 4¾ cups	cut with a little water or milk
Concentrate	1:4.5	225 g	1,013 mL	18–22 h	about 4¾ cups	mixed 1:1 with water or milk

If your beans are darker

Darker roasts give up their flavor faster, so they brew at a slightly wider ratio and steep for less time.

Roast	Ratio	Coffee	Water	Steep in the fridge
Light	1:9.5	225 g	2,138 mL	18–22 h
Medium	1:10	225 g	2,250 mL	14–18 h
Dark	1:10.5	225 g	2,363 mL	10–14 h

Everyday strength shown.

How it goes

Grounds in the basket.
Water over, slowly.
Stir once.
Lid on, into the fridge.

Grind coarse, about the size of coarse sea salt. Find the number for your grinder.

Good to know

This brewer takes about 225 g of coffee at most. Stronger recipes can’t add more grounds, so they use less water instead. That is why every strength comes in under the full 3,785 mL.

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Quick answers

How much coffee do I use in the Willow & Everett Cold Brew Dispenser (1 Gallon)?: For an everyday strength, 225 g of coffee to 2,138 mL of water, a 1:9.5 ratio. For a concentrate, 225 g to 1,013 mL.
How long do I steep cold brew in the Willow & Everett Cold Brew Dispenser (1 Gallon)?: 18–22 hours in the fridge for a light roast, 14–18 for medium and 10–14 for dark. On the counter, 12–14, 9–12 and 7–9 hours.