Place coffee beans in a large jar (I used my French press), and pour in the water. Stir with a long spoon or a chopstick until the coffee beans are moistened. Cover (don't press it down yet), and steep in the refrigerator overnight for 12 to 18 hours.
If using a French press, press the plunger down slowly. Pour the coffee through a paper filter / cheesecloth into a container. Serve with ice, sugar syrup, or milk if desired.
NOTES
- To make the sugar syrup, dissolve 1/4 cup of sugar in 1/4 cup of water (microwave or heat it up to help the sugar dissolve better).