I figured that I’d go ahead and let you in on some information while I still have coffee on the brain. It involves a coffee press, 1/2 cup of coffee grinds and 4 cups of room temperature, purified water. Steep for 3 to 12 hours and you end up with the most flavorful cold coffee that has ever danced on your mouth’s taste buds. (The taste is most similar to a smooth liquid dark chocolate….think 60% cocoa, not milk chocolate, with a hint of coffee essence.)
Here’s where I passionately rant: The cold brewing process does everything you could possibly want! It is green since it avoids virtually any need for electricity. What’s more, the process extracts both the caffeine and the best, richest aromas of the coffee, while leaving the burnt flavors that often occur from using cheap coffee makers possessing poor temperature regulation capabilities. Obviously it is a win, win!
For those of you that prefer a more structured outline, please see below.
You will need:
- 1 French Press
- 1/2 cup of your favorite coffee grounds (This makes a darker, richer batch of cold brew. Add less grounds if you prefer weaker coffee and of course, the fresher the grounds the better the taste.)
- 4 cups of water
- Feel free to add soy or cow milk, and cane sugar, Stevia or Splenda
The Effort:
Measure a 1/2 cup of coffee and pour into the French press. Add four cups of room-temperature water (bottled water or filtered water will taste best). Stir the mixture until it is even and there are no lumps. Add the lid of the French Press back onto the top of the container.
The mixture can sit up to 12 hours, which is perfect if you like to start your day with minimal effort. Although, I do find that 3-5 hours is plenty. (I can be impatient too.) Let me know what you think!
