The difference between cold brew and regular coffee
1, different brews
Cold brew coffee is made using ground coffee steeped in cold water for several hours and then filtered. Since there is no heat, the acidity of the coffee will be very soft, the sweetness will be greatly enhanced, and the taste will be smoother.
Ordinary coffee is brewed with hot water, which takes less time to make and is more efficient.
2, different tastes
Cold brew coffee can taste more of the flavor of the coffee beans and taste better Smooth, layered flavor and obvious sweetness.
The taste of ordinary coffee is not very strong after the mouth, the smoky taste of roasted coffee is relatively strong, and the acidity is relatively light, and I don’t feel a lot of caffeine after drinking it.
3, different storage time
because low temperature extraction is less extraction The oil of the coffee is produced, so the iced cold brewed coffee can generally be stored for two weeks, and with the long storage time, after the coffee is fermented, the taste is more charming, and you can even drink the wine.
Ordinary coffee is made from espresso with ice cubes and water. Generally, it is recommended to drink it fresh and not to store it for a long time.
How to brew cold brew coffee
I. French filter press cold brew method
Introduction : This method combines tradition and a special French press technique. One dilution of the cold brew concentrate can make 5 cups of coffee. You can make more coffee in the following ratios depending on the size of the container.
Ingredients:
1. Brew 600g (20.3 fl oz)
2. Fresh coffee beans 96g (1 cup)
3. 600 g (20.3 fl oz) cold water
Method:
1. Coarsely grind coffee to medium coarseness, pour into a French press, shake gently The body of the pot flattens the ground coffee. Add water, put the piston in, but don’t press it all the way, just let the filter just touch the coffee grounds, so that the coffee grounds can soak in the water. Put the French press in the refrigerator and let the coffee brew for 12 hours.
2. Take the french press out of the refrigerator, remove the lid and stir 3 times, as long as the powder starts to sink. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, let the remaining finer powder sink to the bottom of the pot. Next put in the plunger, but don’t press it all the way, just let the filter just touch the coffee lightly. This is not typical, but pressing the piston down will disturb the perfectly brewed cold brew, stirring up the fines that have finally settled to the bottom. Anyway, our purpose is to filter out the brewed cold brew so that the coffee powder will not continue to be extracted.
3. Carefully pour the cold brew concentrate into another container. When you want to drink, use a 1:1 ratio, add fresh cold water, or you can drink and adjust. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for one to two weeks.
Second, the smart filter cup cold brew method
Introduction: The smart filter cup seems to be a device designed to perfectly brew cold brew coffee. It’s a strainer, a container, and a lid. The only downside is that it doesn’t hold as much coffee as other devices. Brewing 400 grams is probably the limit.
Ingredients:
1. Brew 400g (13.5 fl oz)
2. 58g fresh coffee beans (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) )
3. 400 grams (13.5 fl oz) of cold water
Method:
1. Put the filter paper into the smart filter cup, fully wet the filter paper, Drain the water. Grind the coffee beans to medium fineness, pour into a smart filter cup, shake gently to smooth out the ground coffee, and pour in the water.
2. Put the lid on and remove the refrigerator. Do put it on a shelf or a flat surface, otherwise it might leak out. Let the coffee steep for 15 hours.
3. After taking out the refrigerator, pour the cold brew concentrate into another container with a lid. Add fresh cold water before drinking, use a 1:5 dilution of the concentrate, or drink and adjust. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for one to two weeks.
Notes for drinking coffee
1. It is best not to drink it on an empty stomach. It will be better to eat some bread and desserts properly. When drinking coffee, no matter how cold it is. Hot should drink some boiled water. One is to remove bad breath in order to better taste the coffee due to its diuretic properties. Drink some plain water to rehydrate your body.
2. If you drink coffee when you are nervous, it will often add to the confusion. Caffeine helps improve alertness, agility, and memory, but drinking it when you’re nervous can create feelings of anxiety, which can have a negative effect.
3. For people prone to anxiety disorders, caffeine can worsen symptoms such as sweaty palms, palpitations, and tinnitus. So don’t drink coffee when you’re nervous.
The choice of traditional iced coffee and emerging cold brew coffee actually varies from person to person. Some people prefer the bitterness of traditional iced coffee, while others prefer the delicate taste of cold coffee. No matter what kind of coffee it is, as long as you find the coffee that suits you, it is the best.
