Cold brew coffee is a special way of making coffee by using cold water instead of hot. This type of brewing coffee makes the final cup different from a traditionally brewed drip coffee. The coffee obtained through cold brewing is mellow, without the bite that hot coffee has.
This page is a collection of posts with information on brewers, the brewing method, coffee beans, and tips and tricks.
Learn how to make coffee using a mason jar and a strainer from an infographic.
Cold brew coffee is one of the least expensive coffee preparation methods. You already have the equipment in the kitchen. No need to buy an expensive coffee maker, or a scale, or other fancy utensils, unless you want it.
Read moreHow to Make Cold Brew Coffee in a Mason Jar - Infographic
People think that cold brew coffee at the local cafe is always better than the one prepared at home. Sadly that is the reality. Most people that prepare coffee at home are not fully satisfied with their beverage, and they think the coffee shop alternative tastes better. Fortunately, you can fix this easily by choosing ... Read more
My immersion cold brew device was for a long time the humble mason jar with some sort of filtration. My Filtron went to my mom, who got hooked on the cold brew, and since I didn’t use it often enough, it had to change owners. My wife didn’t quite like the Filtron because it was ... Read more
Cold brew, drip, or espresso, any sort of brewed coffee is good for us in moderation. There are numerous health benefits from drinking coffee. Coffee can boost athletic performance, reduce the risk of diabetes, colon cancer, gallstones, and Parkinson’s disease, as well as improve liver health.Cold brew, however, is particularly beneficial to our health, while ... Read more
Thanks to the innovations of baristas, the world of coffee is ever-evolving. We are always trying to find the best way to preserve and enhance the delicate flavors of coffee beans to create the perfect brew—but this isn’t new. Centuries before Starbucks, about three hundred years ago, the Dutch discovered a way to brew coffee that creates quite possibly the finest coffee taste to date, and it’s making a quick comeback. The Dutch might have forgotten the method, but the Japanese and the Koreans developed the method and transformed it into art.
Read moreDutch Cold Brew Coffee - What Is it and How to Make it?
I just roasted a batch of what I like to call “the best beans for cold brew”. I like to roast my own beans, but I rarely have enough time for this. I usually find what I need at the local roasters around the home, or on the Internet. This time, however, I wanted something special, so I took the time to roast myself. Total success. I am not going to discuss roasting here, I will only show you how to pick a great coffee for your cold brew, and I’ll do a couple short reviews for beans that I tried before.
Read moreBest Coffee for Cold Brew - How To Choose the Best Coffee Beans for Cold Brew
Primula Cold Brew coffee maker is one of the best-rated brewers, and it is slightly cheaper than the competition. Toddy, Filtron and Oxo are all more expensive, but the reality is that Primula works just as well as the more popular ones.
Read morePrimula Cold Brew Coffee Maker – Iced Coffee Excellence
This is an iced coffee recipe that uses coffee ice cubes in milk, or water, and not regular ice cubes in coffee, as you can find in most of the coffee shops.
Cold pressed coffee, most commonly known as cold brew coffee, is the best way to brew coffee for people with sensitive stomachs. It is also the best coffee brewing method to make an iced coffee because the coffee is already cold. Many people enjoy more the cold pressed coffee than hot brewed methods because there ... Read more
If you are looking to buy a large batch cold brew coffee maker, you have a relatively simple task; there aren't too many options on the market. The few options available are relatively similar in functionality, features, and price. The three big names are Oxo, Filtron, and Toddy. You can skip to the second half of the article for the comparison.
Cold brew is a slow preparation method because uses cold steeping. In the absence of heat, caffeine and other soluble compounds in the coffee bean extract slower. Cold brew can take up to 48 hours to make, depending on how strong you want the coffee.
To solve this problem, coffee people invented the batch cold brew coffee makers. The concept behind these devices is that you prepare a large and concentrated batch of cold brew that you use for a few days. We store the coffee concentrate in the fridge, and we dilute it with water or milk when we drink it.
The large batch coffeemakers use full immersion for the extraction because it is the most convenient method.
Read moreToddy vs Filtron vs Oxo - The Best Full Immersion Cold Brew Coffee Makers