No need to spend a lot of money! Teach you how to make your own cold brew coffee in 3 steps

For coffee lovers who have to have a cup of coffee to refresh themselves every morning, it must be a very happy thing to have a cup of refreshing ice coffee on a hot summer day. The degree of comfort is comparable to jumping into a swimming pool, which is refreshing and heat-relief.

However, in addition to "iced coffee" with ice cubes, you have another refreshing option - cold brew coffee.

What is cold-brewed coffee?

Do you think black coffee is too bitter? Cold brew coffee is your new choice.

The biggest difference between cold-brewed coffee and iced coffee is the brewing temperature. Iced coffee is brewed at high temperature and then ice cubes are added or cooled in the refrigerator; while cold-brewed coffee is not heated from beginning to end, but is brewed slowly with cold water over a long period of time.

What are the differences between the two besides the method? Let's take a look at the charm of cold brew coffee:

1. Low acidity and bitterness

Using hot water to brew coffee can easily bring out the bitter taste of coffee beans, and adding ice cubes or ice water to cool it down will also produce a slight sour taste, which is why many people can never accept American coffee. Want a cup of healthy black coffee but can't stand the sour and bitter taste? Then you must try cold brew coffee. Cold brew coffee brewed at low temperature and slowly not only has lower acidity and bitterness, but also retains the aroma of coffee powder. It even tastes a bit sweet!

2 Stronger flavor

Generally, ice cubes are added to cool down the coffee quickly, which dilutes the coffee flavor. When you finish the last few sips of iced coffee sold in convenience stores, do you also feel that it is as bland as boiled water? Try cold brew coffee instead! The rich coffee aroma will definitely satisfy you.

Cold brew coffee is made by soaking coffee powder in water for a long time. The caffeine content is higher than that of regular coffee, so it is important to consume it in moderation. If necessary, you can add some milk to lower the concentration.

Super easy! DIY cold brew coffee

The price of cold brew coffee sold in coffee shops is relatively high, which makes most people stay away from it and choose ordinary coffee instead... In fact, cold brew coffee can be easily made at home. You only need to prepare 4 ingredients and use 3 steps to complete it. The method is much simpler than hand-brewed coffee or ice drip coffee!

Materials: coffee beans (or coffee powder), boiling water, filter paper, container

STEP 1 Grinding

The first step is to grind the coffee beans into coffee powder. For cold brew coffee, it is recommended to use a "medium grind" method because the powder will be soaked in water for a period of time. If the particles are too fine, it will easily release bitterness and impurities. The proportion can be adjusted according to personal preference. It is recommended to grind 1.5 cups of coffee beans into powder and soak with 8 cups of water.

If you don't want to spend time grinding coffee beans, you can buy ready-made coffee powder. Just remember to choose medium or medium-fine ground coffee powder. The common ratio of coffee powder to boiling water is about 1:16. For people who often drink black coffee, this concentration is suitable for direct drinking. Of course, you can adjust it according to the taste you can accept.

STEP 2 Soak

Put the coffee powder in a container, pour in boiling water and stir gently to ensure that all the powder is immersed in the water. Cover it to prevent foreign objects from falling in. The container can be plastic, glass or ceramic. As long as the capacity is deep enough and the appearance is transparent, you can clearly see the inside and observe the changes in the color of the boiling water, so that you can adjust the soaking time in time.

Then put the container in the refrigerator and let it sit for 8 to 12 hours. If you don’t want to drink too cold coffee, you can also put it in a cool place indoors, but the soaking time at room temperature must be shortened.

You can also soak the coffee powder directly in a cotton bag, thus skipping the final filtering step.

STEP 3 Filter

Filter the coffee powder through the filter paper and let the coffee drip into the cup slowly. Be careful not to use a spoon to press the coffee powder when filtering, otherwise the squeezed coffee will taste bitter. After filtering, you can enjoy the fragrant cold brew coffee!

Add fresh milk to cold brew coffee to make a rich latte!

Cold brew coffee is not brewed at high temperature, so it has a longer shelf life than regular coffee. Once you find your favorite cold brew ratio, you can brew a large pot of it and put it in the refrigerator. You can have iced coffee whenever you want, saving time and money! You can also add milk, condensed milk, ice cream or various syrups to make it more varied. Coffee lovers must try it.