Cold brewing coffee/tea

[AT Hiker]

I'm in love with the stuff, less bitter with sweet and creamy undertones. Problem is, it is pricey, so I've been experimenting.

Tea, super easy. Just add 4 single serve green tea bags to 30ounce of cold water, pop in fridge overnight, add ice and 1/2 lemon and you have delicious cold tea for the day.

Coffee, not so much. Right now I'm experimenting with a French press. Cup of coarsely ground beans to 4 cups of water, let brew overnight on counter. I just can't seem to get the strength correct, maybe my beans are not ground correctly or maybe I need to let t brew for a minimum of 12 hours or maybe the French press is simply not allowing me to achieve what I want.

So, I'm looking into a cold brewer to purchase. This one has great reviews and seems Cave man doable. Anyone have experience cold brewing coffee?. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JVSVM36/re ... 33051&sr=1


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[WTM]

i dont make cold coffee but when i have a question about cooking, the gurus at serious eats usually have good advise, kinda like good eats without all the gab.

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/04/b ... -tips.html

 

[AT Hiker]

Thanks for the link, sounds like what I'm doing wrong is the failing on the key ingredient...time. I don't think Im going 12hrs, probably pushing 10 tops. The brew is ok, especially when I warm it up, but far from the creamy deliciousness I'm wanting.


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[DaveB]

You ever try it with cut black pekoe?

 

[Pennywise67]

We do cold brew coffee at home with a french press. I let it sit 12hr minimum using a coarse grind. if you are pressed for time I have had good luck grinding a little finer and using less time.

Larry

 

[choupique]

Quart mason jar w/ a grinder lid worth of fine grounds goes in the fridge first thing in the morning, steeps overnight. Press the next morning and make a new batch.

Rocket science.

I won't go back to normal coffee until it cools down in a couple months, and even then, I usually have a jar or two steeping in the fridge.

 

[AT Hiker]

Quart mason jar w/ a grinder lid worth of fine grounds goes in the fridge first thing in the morning, steeps overnight. Press the next morning and make a new batch.

Rocket science.

I won't go back to normal coffee until it cools down in a couple months, and even then, I usually have a jar or two steeping in the fridge.

So you brew it for almost 24 hours?

 

[choupique]

Or longer, if I put an extra batch in the rotation. I've had some go 3-4 days without any noticeable weird flavors or acrid funk. It's not like it's going to go bad in the fridge...

 

[AT Hiker]

Cool, I will experiment with some longer times like that. What I have been making lately is way to weak, so I know a major part of the issue is Im not letting it brew long enough.

 

[WTM]

tip: all of those used coffe grounds are great amendments to the garden.

 

[AT Hiker]

Success, or a huge step towards it. I put some organic drip grounds in my French press, let sit for almost 22hrs in the fridge. Came out MUCH better. I had to filter through a disposable filter because of the fine grind and it was a little more bitter than I'm trying to achieve, yet it still had that smooth creamy taste.

*Our Kroger is remodeling and have been marking a lot of stuff down. Picked up two bags of green mountain ground coffee, organic house blend. I'm thinking a darker roast would get me a lot closer.


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[AT Hiker]

Since I'm too lazy to look it up for myself, I have a French Press and an adjustable grinder: what do I do?


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My latest experiment was 1/2cup of grounds (I used the drip ground that I got on sale) and add 2 cups of cold water. Stir it up and place in fridge for 20-24 hours. Press and depending on how fine your grind is you have have to filter it through something.


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[BamaProud]

I know nothing about cold brewing coffee/tea, but happened to come across these on the website I buy most of my brewing supplies from:

Cold brewing kit $49.99 :
https://www.midwestsupplies.com/jacked- ... rew-system

Or if you really want to up your game, keg your cold brew:
Nitro Fully-Loaded Cold Brew Starter Kit $249.99
https://www.midwestsupplies.com/jacked- ... tarter-kit

 

[Pennywise67]

I know nothing about cold brewing coffee/tea, but happened to come across these on the website I buy most of my brewing supplies from:

Cold brewing kit $49.99 :
https://www.midwestsupplies.com/jacked- ... rew-system

Or if you really want to up your game, keg your cold brew:
Nitro Fully-Loaded Cold Brew Starter Kit $249.99
https://www.midwestsupplies.com/jacked- ... tarter-kit

That Nitrogen cold brew is great! extremely creamy and smooth.

Larry

 

[AT Hiker]

Anything Nitrogen infused is awesome! Maybe one day I will up my game and get one. Actually the only Peanut Butter Stout I actually enjoy drinking is Nitrogen infused.


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[WTM]

so what does nitrogen add to it?

 

[TX300mag]

I've got one of the Walmart cold brew pitchers I bought on clearance a while back. I enjoy it, but don't use it all the time because I go through a LOT more coffee drinking it cold for some reason. I usually use the $2/bag Pilot coffee since it's so inexpensive.

 

[AT Hiker]

so what does nitrogen add to it?

Makes it creamy and smooth, also has a less acidic taste. In beer for example, C02 is acidic where N infused is not.

N infused cold brew coffee is like having "Tiny Bubbles" playing with every sip! It's a completely different coffee experience and is rather good. For $5 per 8oz can at your local grocery it better be good[emoji15]


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[BamaProud]

Cold Brew Coffee:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1-Outkic ... oplay=true

 

[AT Hiker]

Starting making cold brew English and Irish Breakfast tea. This stuff is delicious and has a sweet undertone.


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