subject: Making Cold Brewed Coffee [print this page] Making Cold Brewed Coffee Making Cold Brewed Coffee
A hot cup of coffee is very common. Hot coffee warms up the stomach in the morning and rejuvenates a person, making him ready to start the day. People got so used to coffee being hot that they thought it could not be otherwise. However, many others wonder of the taste and feel of cold brewed coffee.
But truth to tell, cold coffee is as good as hot coffee. It can also give the same desired caffeine kick in your system.
Many believe that cold brewing is never possible. This is because brewing coffee requires the right amount of heat, such as in an espresso. Applying heat to coffee is fast brewing. It means the coffee flavors are extracted quickly. However, it is not really necessary. You can always advance your brewing so you can also brew it cold.
Cold brewing takes more time because it can only dissolve through certain elements of coffee grounds. About 90% of its flavor elements as well as its usual caffeine content would go through with this. Then, about 15% of its acids and oils will follow. Hence, this can change your coffee's taste but it will only concentrate on the most volatile flavor elements, making superbly flavored coffee.
Although it will be twice the strength, it will still possess lesser acidity and bite. So, for those who are into the "bite & acid" of coffee, cold brewing is not recommended. In preparing cold brew, coffee beans must be hot-brewed first. Here's a basic procedure of making cold brew.
Ingredients (Good for 2 to 3 glasses):
Tall glass or mason jar w/ lid for brewing
Container (bottle, pitcher, small carafe or tall jar w/ lid) for the last brew that will be placed inside the fridge.
