How do you prepare your coffee if you plan on drinking it iced? Warm weather is on the way and sometimes I like an iced coffee in the hot afternoon. In the past I have prepared my coffee like usual and just let it cool. Then put it in a pitcher in the fridge. Pour over ice with some creamer when ready to drink. What do you all do?
Question about iced coffee
- Thread starter RacFocus
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You need to make some cold-brew! Its the easiest way to make coffee at home and makes excellent iced coffee for the summer.
Here is a decent tutorial : http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/do-it-yourself/2011/08/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/
If you don't have a french press, you can just use a mason jar and strain through some cheese cloth.
Here is a decent tutorial : http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/do-it-yourself/2011/08/how-to-make-cold-brew-coffee/
If you don't have a french press, you can just use a mason jar and strain through some cheese cloth.
I have a separate ice tray that I fill with coffee, so when I want iced coffee, I just use the already frozen coffee as ice cubes so it doesn't get watered down. Same amount of cream/sugar as a normal cup. Making me a cup now...
Same as me, except I make strong ice cubes with coffee from a moka pot, and then pour fresh drip over the cubes.
I just usually hit up my local dunkins and ask for a med iced regular lol so much easier!
javajunkie
BoM July '12
actually, having just rocked off my first batch of cold process coffee, i will say it is a HUGE difference from chilled hot coffee, delicate and still full, very crisp. gallon of filtered water and pound of coarse ground coffee. at kev's recommendation, i went with a full-bodied but low acidity bean. as usual, he was right. ryan's link is pretty spot on, and there are plenty of other links like that.
as for equipment, i used half gallon mason jars. but a french press and some other filters helped separate it in the end.
as for equipment, i used half gallon mason jars. but a french press and some other filters helped separate it in the end.
I would recommend that, if you like cold-brewed coffee, to drop the $40 on the Toddy system. It's pretty basic but it makes straining the coffee from the grounds really easy. It's not required, but it can save you enough time over a few uses to pay for itself in terms of your own time.
javajunkie
BoM July '12
good point, but space is a REAL issue with my kitchen. as i really don't need gear to make it, per se, it's a win for me; pass it through the FP, then use filters in my drip brewer's basket (and really that was only because i was sharing it with the TN crew, i personally have no problem with coffee silt). then again, if it becomes a fixture for me, i will certainly look into it.
I hear ya about space! I am trying to get rid of a bunch of small appliances that I don't use as we live in a townhouse with a small galley kitchen.
If you have a blender, there's a great video on Chow's YouTube channel about making cold-brew coffee in a blender: in case anyone is reading this and doesn't have a French Press and/or doesn't want to invest any money before trying cold brewing.
made my first batch of cold brew using the toddy this past weekend and it was great. Nice being able to easily make a large amount of concentrate during the weekend so i can just pour the concentrate with milk/water/ice in the morning before work for a quick ice coffee without the prepping, brewing, and cleaning. saves a lot of time and i love a good ice coffee. Still going to make a hot cup using traditional methods (usually french press) on the weekends, but think i might switch to cold brewed ice coffee before work
Fill a mug about 1/3 with the concentrate, toss it in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds, then fill it with (just below) boiling water. Perfect Americano!
Or just let it sit and bring it up to room temp and then add boiling water.
Or just let it sit and bring it up to room temp and then add boiling water.
Cigary43
Just Another Ashhole
Can' wrap my head around 'ice coffee' esp. when I'm addicted to Frappacinos in the summer time...something about having a coffee milkshake tasting better but at some point my curiosity will take over and I'll have to try it.
Cigary43
Just Another Ashhole
So what you're saying is different strokes? Been looking at different ways to brew "ice coffee" and it does look interesting.It's like having a soda with instead of a slurpee, Gary. Different times call for different drinks!
And, for me, there is something about all that cream in a Frappacino (or similar drink) that just doesn't sit well with a cigar. I also find there's more earthiness in an iced coffee that pairs well with a nice earthy cigar.