Cold-brew coffee

[rhett7660]

I have done it a few times. I have used this method, which I think is pretty much on par with the ones that have been mentioned here:

http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhow...erfectly-refreshing-iced-coffee-home-0148106/

I have done it with a few different flavors and they have turned out pretty darn good!

 

[Huntn]

Duplicate post, please delete

 

[Huntn]

Been doing this for a while now at home with my Hario. Some of the best and smoothest coffee I've ever had. Way more potent then brewing hot then adding all the ice which dilutes it.

If you care to indulge me- Twelve hours to brew? Uses more coffee than traditional brewing? Brews the equivalent of a tradional pot of coffee, say 10 cups? Thanks!

I found this article to be educational and did answer some of my questions:

Coffee Brewing Chemistry: Hot Brew vs. Cold Brew

Interesting:

Coffee grounds contain a hodgepodge of volatile and non-volatile components, such as various oils, acids, and other aromatic molecules [2]. Collectively, these compounds that are found in coffee grounds are referred to as “coffee solubles” and significantly contribute to coffee flavor [2]. Brewing is the process of extracting these components from the grounds, so coffee beverages are technically a solution of coffee solubles and water. Given that coffee grounds are used in both of our brewing methods, the principle variables are temperature and time.

Temperature affects the solubility and volatility of the coffee solubles. Relative to brewing, solubility describes the ability of the solubles to dissolve out of the grounds and into the water; volatility refers to their ability to evaporate into the air. Coffee solubles dissolve best at an optimal temperature of 195-205°F [3]. With more coffee solubles extracted, hot brew coffees are described as more full-bodied and flavorful when compared to cold brew. Moreover, due to increased volatility with higher temperatures, the aromatics are more readily released from coffee, giving rise to that beloved scent of freshly-brewed coffee.

On the downside, oxidation and degradation also occur more rapidly at higher temperatures. The oils in coffee solubles can oxidize more quickly at elevated temperatures, causing coffee to taste sour. Acids also degrade, the most notable of which is chlorogenic acid into quinic and caffeic acid, causing coffee to taste bitter [2].

Where cold brew lacks in temperature, it makes up for in time. Coffee solubles have markedly decreased solubility in room temperature water. Increasing the brew time from a few minutes to many hours aims to maximize extraction of the solubles from the grounds. Even over twenty-four hours, not all the coffee solubles will have dissolved; this is why the amount of coffee grounds is doubled, in an effort to make up for the lower extraction rate. In comparison with hot brew, cold brew is sometimes described as tasting “dead” or “flat” due to the lower yield of coffee solubles [3]. Further, decreased volatility prevents aromatics from escaping from coffee as easily, so cold brew is much less perfumed than its hot brew counterpart.

 

[haxrnick]

If you care to indulge me- Twelve hours to brew? Uses more coffee than traditional brewing? Brews the equivalent of a tradional pot of coffee, say 10 cups? Thanks!

I found this article to be educational and did answer some of my questions:

Coffee Brewing Chemistry: Hot Brew vs. Cold Brew

Interesting:

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14...r_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1440005531&sr=1-7

I fill the center with grounds leaving an inch at the top because I'm pouring the water through it. Takes about 1/3 of a normal sized coffee grounds bag if I don't grind my own. I let it sit for roughly 12-24 hours. The longer the smoother. I get about 2.5 20oz iced coffees out of it.

 

[Huntn]

I have this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14...r_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1440005531&sr=1-7

I fill the center with grounds leaving an inch at the top because I'm pouring the water through it. Takes about 1/3 of a normal sized coffee grounds bag if I don't grind my own. I let it sit for roughly 12-24 hours. The longer the smoother. I get about 2.5 20oz iced coffees out of it.

I owe it to myself to go try some at a coffee shop before purchasing a brewer. Thanks for the info!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

If you care to indulge me- Twelve hours to brew? Uses more coffee than traditional brewing? Brews the equivalent of a tradional pot of coffee, say 10 cups? Thanks!

I found this article to be educational and did answer some of my questions:

Coffee Brewing Chemistry: Hot Brew vs. Cold Brew

Interesting:

Fascinating. What an interesting account.

Now, that did give me an explanation that I can understand as to what actually happens (and what doesn't) to coffee grounds - and why the 'cold brew' method needs to take so long - when trying to draw a distinction as to the differences between the Hot Brew and the Cold Brew methods in terms of time, taste and preparation methods.

For now, I'll stick with my hot brew; in warm climates, I simply drink plenty of mineral water on the side.

I owe it to myself to go try some at a coffee shop before purchasing a brewer. Thanks for the info!

Let me know how you find it.

 

[Huntn]

I like the first method best. You don't even need a commercial brew pitcher.

Here's The Secret To Making Amazing Double-Strength Cold Brew Coffee With Next To No Effort

Easy Cold a Brew Coffee

 

[Huntn]

Fascinating. What an interesting account

Now, that did give me an explanation that I can understand as to what actually happens (and what doesn't) to coffee grounds - and why the 'cold brew' method needs to take so long - when trying to draw a distinction as to the differences between the Hot Brew and the Cold Brew methods in terms of time, taste and preparation methods.

For now, I'll stick with my hot brew; in warm climates, I simply drink plenty of mineral water on the side.

Let me know how you find it.

Will do! I assume there would be no reason it could be cold brewed to lower the acidic level, and then pop it into the microwave to heat it up?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Will do! I assume there would be no reason it could be cold brewed to lower the acidic level, and then pop it into the microwave to heat it up?

Actually, - cough - I don't have a microwave.

In general, I tend to cook properly (chopping, dicing, slicing, olive oil, copper cookware etc) or I simply have something on the lines of a decent cheese board and a salad.

 

[Huntn]

Actually, - cough - I don't have a microwave.

In general, I tend to cook properly (chopping, dicing, slicing, olive oil, copper cookware etc) or I simply have something on the lines of a decent cheese board and a salad.

Microwaves are one of the greatest inventions of modern living, don't you know.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Microwaves are one of the greatest inventions of modern living, don't you know.

Yes, so they tell me.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Actually, - cough - I don't have a microwave.

In general, I tend to cook properly (chopping, dicing, slicing, olive oil, copper cookware etc) or I simply have something on the lines of a decent cheese board and a salad.

Hmm, I don't have a microwave either.

Well I've had some very good cold coffee, but it is always made 'fresh' as opposed to the packaged stuff I've seen at supermarkets. I'd recommend either making it yourself or finding someone to make it for you.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Hmm, I don't have a microwave either.

Well I've had some very good cold coffee, but it is always made 'fresh' as opposed to the packaged stuff I've seen at supermarkets. I'd recommend either making it yourself or finding someone to make it for you.

Thanks.

As a lover of coffee, I have to ask what on earth is the attraction of this brew? I really like coffee, and, when I am abroad in hot climates, I tend to drink espresso and lots and lost of water.

This seems almost to defeat the purpose of coffee, and also seems to be an incredibly labour intensive process, requiring much forward planning to make decent coffee. While I am interested in reading about it, I cannot see myself being tempted to make any anytime soon.

Re microwaves, I get the concept and the convenience, but I like the idea of cooking food (when I do cook - it is not a daily occurrence by any means) properly.

 

[Solomani]

Thanks.

As a lover of coffee, I have to ask what on earth is the attraction of this brew? I really like coffee, and, when I am abroad in hot climates, I tend to drink espresso and lots and lost of water.

Cold drinks are naturally attractive during hot summer days. Same as with a nice glass of iced tea.

 

[rhett7660]

If you are unsure you will like it, try the cheap way of doing it first before you spend the money on something. There are plenty of sites, including the one I posted that show you how to do it for very little mon

I like the first method best. You don't even need a commercial brew pitcher.

Here's The Secret To Making Amazing Double-Strength Cold Brew Coffee With Next To No Effort

Easy Cold a Brew Coffee

There are a lot of websites that show you how to do this without purchasing anything, they are using items that can be found around the house. It is really that easy to do this.

I haven't purchased a thing, as I had all the items already on hand.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Thanks.

As a lover of coffee, I have to ask what on earth is the attraction of this brew? I really like coffee, and, when I am abroad in hot climates, I tend to drink espresso and lots and lost of water.

This seems almost to defeat the purpose of coffee, and also seems to be an incredibly labour intensive process, requiring much forward planning to make decent coffee. While I am interested in reading about it, I cannot see myself being tempted to make any anytime soon.

Re microwaves, I get the concept and the convenience, but I like the idea of cooking food (when I do cook - it is not a daily occurrence by any means) properly.

Sometimes a full bodied slightly rich cold drink on a hot day really hits the spot! With a spot of cream it can be very nice...

 

[Huntn]

If you are unsure you will like it, try the cheap way of doing it first before you spend the money on something. There are plenty of sites, including the one I posted that show you how to do it for very little mon


There are a lot of websites that show you how to do this without purchasing anything, they are using items that can be found around the house. It is really that easy to do this.

I haven't purchased a thing, as I had all the items already on hand.

I like the idea of using a reusable tea bag instead of straining afterwards. But it sounds like you have to use twice as much coffee though. Sound accurate?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Cold drinks are naturally attractive during hot summer days. Same as with a nice glass of iced tea.

Sometimes a full bodied slightly rich cold drink on a hot day really hits the spot! With a spot of cream it can be very nice...

Hm.

To be honest, I have never been a fan of ice-cold stuff; I cannot abide ice-cream for example, and that sort of intense cold gives me a searing migraine. Moreover, I make sure that I am exceedingly well hydrated, and consume at least two litres of water per day.

Each to their own, but the attraction of cold drinks - even on a hot summer's day - eludes me (and - apart form the teas I have had in a few countries in central Asia which were superb - I am not a huge fan of tea, hot, lukewarm, or cold).

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I like the idea of using a reusable tea bag instead of straining afterwards. But it sounds like you have to use twice as much coffee though. Sound accurate?

Yes, if what I have read here is how this is prepared.

More time, and more coffee…...

 

[rhett7660]

Sometimes a full bodied slightly rich cold drink on a hot day really hits the spot! With a spot of cream it can be very nice...

I agree, I have found that since I switched to Almond Milk, I pretty much use it in everything including my cold coffee!

For those who don't want to brew their own cold coffee and want to try it out, if you have a Trader Joes near you. I can recommend you trying their "Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate". I love the stuff and a little goes a long way since it is "concentrated"!

I pretty much have it every morning, and then I have my special brew that I start on Thursday night/Friday morning that I drink throughout the weekend.

 

[Huntn]

I agree, I have found that since I switched to Almond Milk, I pretty much use it in everything including my cold coffee!

For those who don't want to brew their own cold coffee and want to try it out, if you have a Trader Joes near you. I can recommend you trying their "Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate". I love the stuff and a little goes a long way since it is "concentrated"!

I pretty much have it every morning, and then I have my special brew that I start on Thursday night/Friday morning that I drink throughout the weekend.

Almond milk has replaced cows milk in my diet. Mm-good!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I agree, I have found that since I switched to Almond Milk, I pretty much use it in everything including my cold coffee!

For those who don't want to brew their own cold coffee and want to try it out, if you have a Trader Joes near you. I can recommend you trying their "Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate". I love the stuff and a little goes a long way since it is "concentrated"!

I pretty much have it every morning, and then I have my special brew that I start on Thursday night/Friday morning that I drink throughout the weekend.

Almond milk has replaced cows milk in my diet. Mm-good!

Hm. I have seen almond milk in the fridge of the very good cheesemonger's that I shop in.

How does it differ from cow's milk?

 

[Huntn]

Hm. I have seen almond milk in the fridge of the very good cheesemonger's that I shop in.

How does it differ from cow's milk?

Made with almonds...if can be bought as unflavored, 40 @ cal a cup, and sweetened @ 60 cal a cup. Reported to be very healthy and better than soy milk which has estrogen in it, which for a guy is not ideal.

 

[mobilehaathi]

Made with almonds...if can be bought as unflavored, 40 @ cal a cup, and sweetened @ 60 cal a cup. Reported to be very healthy and better than soy milk which has estrogen in it, which for a guy is not ideal.

To be honest I wouldn't worry about consuming soy, but I do prefer almond milk. There can be wildly varying quality though, from vile and saccharine (tasting of terrible ice cream that has melted) to tasty and quenching.

 

[decafjava]

To be honest I wouldn't worry about consuming soy, but I do prefer almond milk. There can be wildly varying quality though, from vile and saccharine (tasting of terrible ice cream that has melted) to tasty and quenching.

Quite true, I also am a fan of rice milk as well.