If you’re ready to dive into the world of homemade cold brew, read on.
What Is Cold Brew Coffee?
Most popular home-brewing methods use hot water, including pour-over, drip, espresso and traditional French press coffee.
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Because it’s made with cold water, cold brew takes much longer to make than other coffee methods.
“It is made in a few different ways.
What’s the Difference Between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?
Why Should You Make Cold Brew Coffee?
Cold brew is popular for its super-smooth, round flavorit often tastes sweet even without added sugar.
How Much Caffeine Is in Cold Brew?
What Equipment Do You Need for Making Cold Brew?
Kappler says that the finer the strainer, the smoother your coffee will be.
What Is the Correct Cold Brew Coffee-to-Water Ratio?
Kappler’s preferred ratio for cold brew is one part coffee to eight parts water, measured by weight.
It also allows you to measure the beans before grinding.
How Long Does Cold Brew Last?
After you’ve filtered your cold brew, store it in a tightly sealed container in the fridge.
Let your own taste buds guide you.
If you prefer a more diluted drink, feel free to add water to your cold brew.
Or take Kappler’s recommendation and add half-and-half or a thickoat milk, such as a barista blend.
“If you want to know when your coffee shop’s beans were roasted, just ask!”
She recommends buying beans that were roasted no more than 10 days before you buy them.
Grinding your own beans also gives you control over the coarseness of the grind.
Sealing the container tightly will also help to keep your cold brew from picking up fridge odors.
“The secret lies in the temperature,” she explains.
Pour water over the ground beans.
Use a spoon to mix the coffee in the water until all of the grounds are soaked.
Place the lid on the container.
Steep the coffee in the refrigerator until it’s the desired strength, 18 to 24 hours.
Pour the coffee through a filter or fine-mesh strainer to remove the grounds.
To make ahead
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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