Nitro Cold Brew Coffee–What is it?
As the server holds your pint glass up to the tap and you watch the dark froth slowly cascade into a black-brown liquid with a foamy head, you might be wondering if this drink is…
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The Cold Brew Challenge (Ready to Drink) Round 1
A few weeks ago I started posting results for our Cold Brew Challenge–Concentrates. New cold brew coffees are appearing on the scene faster than we can taste them (but we’re doing our best to keep…
The Cold Brew Challenge (Concentrates) Round 1
We are on a mission to find the best ready made cold brew coffee. What better way to do that than a good old fashioned round robin tournament? The ground rules: All coffees tasted will…
Starbucks Cold Brew Pitcher Pack-We Tried It
Starbucks Cold Brew in their coffee stands is a strong, smooth brew that it took me a while to appreciate. But, when I’ve forgotten to brew my coffee overnight, Starbucks has become my go-to alternate…
Making Cold Brew in a Mason Jar-Why it is the best technique
After testing several variations of making cold brew coffee, it turns out the simplest one is my favorite. All you need is coffee, water, coffee filters, and a mason jar and I’ll bet you have…
Making Cold Brew Coffee in a French Press
The best method for making cold brew is to immerse coffee grounds directly in water using a glass container. It seems logical then that a French Press coffee maker would fit the bill quite nicely….
What is Dutch Coffee?
As the daughter of two Dutch born parents, I had never heard of Dutch coffee until recently. Apparently I am not alone. When Jits Krol of Batavia Coffee travelled to South Korea and saw a…
Japanese Pour Over Ice Method—Iced Coffee in a Hurry
There are about as many ways to make coffee as there are Starbucks in Seattle. Cold brew methods are not as numerous as hot brew methods, but they are catching up. To begin with, let’s…
7 Tips for Making Great Iced Coffee
Is it ever too cold for iced coffee? While some people can drink hot beverages year round, I like mine cold all year round. I’m the girl walking down the street in January with hat…
Different Ways to Make Cold Brew Coffee: Demystifying the Process and Equipment Choices
Just as hot brewed coffee can be made in many ways, there are different ways to make cold brew coffee. The process of cold brewing is unique, and the array of equipment choices available can…