A Better Iced Coffee At Home

In a previous post, Cold Brew Coffee: A Better Iced Coffee, I explained how the cold brew method produces a superior iced coffee when compared to hot brewed coffee poured over ice.

Cold brew coffee has lower acidity and leaves behind many bitter oils creating a naturally sweeter and smoother cup of iced coffee.

Is it expensive to brew quality cold brew coffee at home?

No!  There are some great home cold brew systems that you can purchase for a relatively low price such as the Toddy and Hario, or if you prefer to fork over some dough, you can also purchase the more expensive and fancy Yama cold brew drip tower, which is sure to add some spice to your kitchen decor.  However, you may be surprised to find out that you can brew quality cold brew coffee at home with items you most likely already have in your kitchen!  If you already use a French Press for hot brew then you can also use it to cold brew your iced coffee, or if you have a couple of pitchers and some paper filters you are all set.  Here’s how…

Keys to remember when brewing the perfect cup of cold brew coffee at home:

  1. Always use quality recently roasted, freshly ground coffee – buy whole bean and grind at home
  2. Start by using 2 tablespoons of coffee for every 6 ounces of filtered water – then you can vary it to suit your taste
  3. Completely saturate the grinds and let sit for 12-24 hours – prepare in the evening and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.  All you will need to do the next morning is pour through a filter, and it will be ready to drink!
  4. Enjoy!  And don’t be afraid to experiment with different roasts, different types of high quality beans, brew strength, etc…

Now remember, if you do decide to skip cold brewing your iced coffee at home and want a quality smooth refreshing cup of iced coffee when you visit your local coffee shop, first ask if they cold brew their iced coffee!  Mission Brew Coffee in San Diego always uses the highest quality, locally roasted coffee and the cold brew method for their iced coffee.

A special thank you to Siraya Schultz of SS Photography for the great picture of our cold brew coffee!  We look forward to featuring many more photos from Siraya in the future!