Hot Start Cold Brew Recipes

HOT START COLD BREW

Steps:

• Assemble a pour-over coffee rig using a carafe, filter holder, and filter set on a digital kitchen scale.
• Place the coffee in the filter and the ice in the carafe, carefully noting the weights.
• Slowly pour 50 grams of the water over the coffee using a spiral pattern. Zero the scale, wait 40 seconds, then using the same spiral pattern, slowly pour the remaining 200 grams water over the coffee. This step should ideally take about 2 minutes. If using an electric kettle with a thermostat, you can dose out the water in batches, returning it to the heating element as needed.
• When the coffee has finished brewing, remove the filter holder and discard or compost the grounds. Serve the coffee with any remaining ice or strain it out for a stronger brew.

HOW TO MAKE COLD BREW COFFEE

Steps:

• Coarsely grind the coffee Grind the coffee beans on the coarsest setting on your grinder , or in short 1-second pulses in a spice grinder. The grounds should look like coarse cornmeal, not fine powder. You should have just under 1 cup of grounds.
• Combine the coffee and the water Transfer the coffee grounds to the container you're using to make the cold brew. Pour the water over top. Stir gently with a long-handled spoon to make sure the grounds are thoroughly saturated with water.
• Steep overnight Cover the jar with a lid or a small plate to protect it from dust and bugs. Let the coffee steep for about 12 hours. The coffee can be left on the counter or refrigerated; steeping time is the same.
• Strain the coffee Line a small strainer with cheesecloth or flour sack cloth and place over a large measuring cup or bowl. Pour the coffee through the strainer.
• Store the coffee Transfer the coffee to a small bottle or jar and store in the fridge for up to a week.
• Serve the coffee Dilute the coffee with as much water or milk as you prefer. Serve over ice or warm for a few minutes in the microwave.

COLD-BREW COFFEE

Steps:

• Place the coffee grounds in a clean glass container. Pour hot water over the grounds; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. (The longer the coffee sits, the stronger the flavor.), Strain the coffee through a fine mesh sieve; discard grounds. Strain the coffee again through a coffee filter; discard grounds. Serve over ice, with milk or cream if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.