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Cold brew coffee offers a smooth, rich flavor that feels like a crisp breeze on a blazing afternoon. It differs from regular coffee by being strong but gentle, without the harsh bitterness many dread. The trick comes from brewing it slowly over hours, which softens the acid and brings out a taste regular coffee just can’t match. Anyone looking for a fresh, exciting caffeine kick will find cold brew a total game-changer. Picture sipping a drink that’s like a cool splash of calm in a hectic morning. Tasting this chilled brew opens up a whole new way to enjoy coffee that can brighten up any day. Keep reading to find out why cold brew might be the perfect boost that turns your routine upside down.
Because it’s cold brewed over a long period – 24 hours is best – the flavours haven’t been demolished by heat.
You get all the nuances, all the goodness, and a good dose of caffeine, too.
I have been using Cory Doctorow’s recipe for cold brew, which is, by the way, the method that Wil Wheaton approves of.
And if Wil Wheaton does it, then that settles it, right?
Ingredients
- Light to medium roast coffee (I like Bizzy Organic Smooth & Sweet)
- Nut milk bag (it’s like a big reusable teabag)
- Plastic pitcher
- Cold water and ice to taste
Directions
- Grind the beans to coarse (or “french press”) grind. If you prefer your coffee on the bitter side, go for medium.
- Put the coffee in the nut milk bag.
- Add distilled water (or tap water will do). Ratio is 4:1.
- Steep in a nut milk bag for 12+ hours in the counter or in the fridge. For bitter coffee, leave it there for 18+ hours.
- Remove the bag from the coffee and squeeze out the remaining liquid.
- Dilute the coffee with cold water and ice cubes to taste (I prefer 1:1).
- If you like, add sweeteners and/or your milk of choice. Or just enjoy it like that.
Reason why cold brew is so awesome is hot water dissolves some undesirable acidic oils in the coffee bean, whereas cold brewing only dissolves some of the most aromatic flavors.
Cold brew is 67% less acidic than conventional brews.
As a result you get low-acid and incredibly tasty coffee.
Oh and one more thing: cold coffee does not spoil!
Hope you love this as much as I do!
Love,
G.
How to Make Easy and Delicious Cold Brew Coffee
Equipment
- 1 glass
Ingredients
- Light to medium roast coffee
- Nut milk bag
- Plastic pitcher
- Cold water and ice to taste
Instructions
- Grind the beans to coarse (or "french press") grind. If you prefer your coffee on the bitter side, go for medium.
- Put the coffee in the nut milk bag.
- Add distilled water (or tap water will do). Ratio is 4:1.
- Steep in a nut milk bag for 12+ hours in the counter or in the fridge. For bitter coffee, leave it there for 18+ hours.
- Remove the bag from the coffee and squeeze out the remaining liquid.
- Dilute the coffee with cold water and ice cubes to taste (I prefer 1:1).
- If you like, add sweeteners and/or your milk of choice. Or just enjoy it like that.
