I am a coffee drinker. I like it hot in the morning and I love a cold iced coffee during the afternoon (especially this time of year when the weather is hot hot hot!). But I am hearing alot of fuss about cold brew coffee. So I started to ask around and here is what I was told…
Cold brew is essentially made by soaking coffee grounds in cold water for 12 to 24 hours (some people just put the ground in the water directly, others use cheese cloth), and then straining the concentrate out.
You can also use a French press. After the coffee soaks for a day or so, use the press to filter the grounds.
Cold brew is more concentrated than regularly brewed coffee, so many people use 50 percent cold brew, 50 percent water, or just add a lot of ice or milk. When stored properly, most cold brew concentrates can last seven to 14 days in the fridge.
The biggest benefit to cold brew is its acidity level. It’s less acidic than hot coffee, which means it’s better for your teeth as well as your stomach. Another benefit of cold brew (and the reason it lasts so long in the fridge) is that because it’s never been heated and so its chemistry doesn’t change, and so its flavor doesn’t either. Have you ever noticed that if you drink day day-old coffee there is a distinct flavor change as its been sitting in the fridge. Well, with cold brew, that doesn’t happen.
So, now that you know how easy it is, try it for yourself or there are many good brands out there to choose from.