Cold brew coffee is often praised for it’s smooth, less acidic flavor but maybe you brewed it at home and wondered why the cold brew from the coffee shop or the grocery store tastes smoother?…
Grind Size Does Matter Use coarsely ground coffee when making cold brew. Grind Size and Steep Time are related Coarse ground coffee can be steeped 14-20 hours. If using smaller grind sizes, steep for less…
Cold drip coffee is different from cold brew, both known for their smooth flavor and bold taste. It involves slowly dripping water through coffee grounds without heat, resulting in a less acidic drink. Making cold…
If you are looking for my thoughts on consumer rapid cold brew makers skip to the sections starting with Agitation Brewers in the table of contents below. Cold Brew Basics: The Problem With Fast Cold…
When you make cold brew coffee, you’re creating a rich, smooth beverage that is both less bitter and less acidic than its hot-brewed counterpart. The key difference lies in the brewing process itself, where time…
Look around for a simple answer to how much coffee and water to use in your home cold brew and you’ll get a lot of answers. Most of them are expressed in ratios. You were…
Do you add a little milk to your coffee, maybe even a lot of milk and wonder if you can shortcut the process by just brewing directly in milk? Milk is able to extract coffee…
When I first started making cold brew coffee about 10 years ago, the advice was to brew overnight at room temperature. Once strained, any leftover coffee could be stored up to 2 weeks in the…
Cold brew coffee is a popular beverage available just about everywhere, from local coffee shops to the supermarket and convenience store. It comes in cans, bottles, and cartons, and in single and multi-serving options. It’s…
There are loads of ready made cold brew concentrates on the market these days but over time, buying them at the grocery store can get a little bit pricey. If you are looking to save…