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So, I love coffee. It just has always been a hassle for me. Due to my life style, recent jobs, handling my ADD poorly....I just stopped.
Between waking up at 330 for work, trying to stay up late with family, coffee was something I just put down. I would either leave the coffee grinds in the pot, not have time in the morning, not clean out my french press after cold brewing while rusing out the door. Even on my days off, the dread of cleaning something to make coffee made me dread the though.
Well, I decided a simple set up sounded nice. So, without much research I just decided to order:
A couple bags
https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Cotton-Cold-Brew-Coffee/dp/B019BFGMSS
Two 32oz Mason jars and
Two drinking lids
https://www.amazon.com/County-Line-Kitchen-Leak-Proof-Innovative/dp/B07FB4HHLW
I didn't do any research, and idk if I'm doing a great job. I have tons of questions and hope to do some research on concentrate and how much I should use. That said, it's been simple to clean within a min or less and refill. I woke up late today and had 5 min to get ready for work. I got to leave the house with coffee! For the first time in years, I got a small comfort this morning. Yay!
How's my setup? Been using 1:4 ratio for 16 hours give or take. Mostly I've just added sugar, today's was a bit stronger and I added a cup of skim milk. Amazing.
but one of the two bottles n the fridge currently is 1:2 because I had 3 opened bags of ground coffee I needed to get rid of (I used to work for a coffee company, so I currently have 8 bags if beans that are "out of date" left. My former employees still over me coffee. I hope not to use that too often. I'd like to learn to be a little frugal and perfect a good percentage to cost ratio)
I'm rambling. I'm hoping this sub has some good links or data for me to learn from. I've been so happy with my simple setup so far.
I'm way to excited. Maybe too much caffeine this morning too!
Get a Takeya pitcher on Amazon. $15-20, reusable, dishwasher safe, and a batch made in this pitcher will easily give you 5-7+ cups of cold brew.
What makes this product better than a cheaper alternative such as these Organic Cold brew packets on Amazon?
It seems like your differentiation is the SHG Honduran beans. Anyone who knows enough about coffee to care about the altitude at which their beans were grown is likely not buying single-cup cold brew packets. They're probably buying whole, freshly roasted beans at their local coffee shop or grocery store.
The real buyers of this are gift givers, and not real coffee/cold brew snobs. If you're selling these as a gift, make it a full kit. If you want to appeal to the snobs, you should sell whole beans or big pitcher-sized packets.
I'd like a starter kit that included (3 pitchers worth of) whole beans, a grinder, a good pitcher for brewing (Takeya makes a great one), and a couple of fancy cups. Throw in a 6 month recurring coffee subscription/gift box for a more expensive offering.
There’s vanilla stevia drops I found on amazon, very strong, only need a couple Sweetleaf Stevia Drops
I don't know for sure but Alto Cold Brew might be the place you're looking for.
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2 quart Mason jar & Coffee Sock you're back in business
You want to use coarsely ground beans so they don't get through your filter into the coffee. It's okay to cheap out with this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Gevalia-Guatemala-Coarse-Ground-Coffee/dp/B07J5K3W43/
Regular (dunkin or other) grounds wouldn't be the end of the world, but you'd have more 'grit' in the coffee. Buying whole beans and grinding 'em up yourself is a good next step for you.
I have one of these. Super simple to use. We love it.
I used the Brewista Cold Pro system, and up until recently I was using their custom compost-able PLA bags, which I could just throw in my green waste bin full of coffee. They have stopped making these, and now I am searching too.
I found these on amazon, but they seem generic and reviews seem mixed. I don't ever lift my bag so I'm not as worried about ripping strength, but I do want it to actually filter. Lots of companies making the standard toddy size filter bags these days. Just wish I could find another one that I could compost. I'll be following this thread for sure.
Edit: Just looked up those Alto bags, those don't look too bad. Wonder how much it comes out to after tax/shipping for 50 of them.
I bought a ninja blender. They make a decent blender. It's no Vitamix, but it comes a lot cheaper too. 180 bucks seems excessive when a gallon jar with a spigot and a mesh cylinder do me a week's worth of cold brew for 40 bucks.
Ninja should stick to what they know, making the second best blenders, instead of sticking their name on a wide variety of third-rate or worse other crap. Their website looks like a catalog of stuff they ordered from China with their logo on it and a slightly different plastic shell.
It's one of the downfalls of capitalism, these corporations want to keep growing by any means possible and at any expense. None are happy finding an equilibrium of success.
I haven't used Ninja's system, it might be decent.
Get a big glass container, stick a coffee sock in it, fill with coffee, fill with water, wait 12-18 hours, drink coffee.
The only thing simpler than cold brew is the Dunkin Drive Thru.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015WTS0RS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_E2AJP79354W1HR2YBKRT
Well there's manual and there's electric. Either can be cheap or expensive.
It depends what you consider cheap too. Under 100 bucks? Under 50?... 20??
If you already love cold brew, and coffee in general, then your question should more be what's an excellent value grinder than simply cheap.
You don't want to spend ridiculous money on something that 50% of the cost is in snob factor, and you don't want something that will just be frustrating if you just want to make your damn coffee.
I have this grinder, have had for about a year and was used by my brother for about 2 years before that. It's reliable and easy to clean. Been pretty happy with it.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CBM-18N-Programmable-Conical-Burr/dp/B001NGO28Q
I use this to make 4L batches of cold brew. I hit go on the 14 cup setting and it fills the container, i dump two of those into a sock and lower into a large jug of water and I'm done in about a total of 5 mins.
I do that once a week. And grind whatever for espresso in between.
One of the nice things about cold brew is it’s so easy to make. You can just use a mason jar and then filter it with regular coffee filters if you already have both of those items.
Or, you can buy a kit from Amazon. I’m not sure how much the two brewers you listed cost but this kit is pretty inexpensive (and is similar to what I use):
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07772LL6V
I personally don’t like the sludge in my cold brew (though it’s a personal preference thing, other people prefer to leave it in) so I filter my brew through a coffee filter after it’s done brewing.
Good luck and happy brewing!! :)
I used these filters plus 150g of coffee + ~6 cups of water per jar - a mix of 8 o'clock coffee and Starbucks. Both were whole bean, various dark bean flavors. I ground them in a regular electric coffee grinder on coarse (maybe I'm just used to doing that for French press), distributed them to their filters, rubber banded them, and stuffed them into 1/2 gallon mason jars. I am looking for larger, wider-mouth jars on amazon ATM because the only difficulty is trying to squeeze the water-laden filters OUT of the jars after brewing is complete. They usually tear, which isn't a huge deal, as I pour all of the coffee out first.
Once done, I'll have 3.5ish jars of cold brew coffee. At 150g, it's just the right strength for me. I usually don't take cream or use ice. I don't know how long these keep in the fridge because I've always drank it all within 2 weeks. I've heard anywhere from 2-4 weeks for shelf life. I may save a bit in a smaller mason jar for a month to test that out.
6 cups of water to 150g water seems to be about the perfect mix after much trial and error.
And yes, there is a definite quality difference between coffees. Mixing 8'oclock and Starbucks is a good taste for me that's not terribly expensive. I'd love to find a nice dark bean as oily and rich as SB but cheaper online - any suggestions?
So..... You invented a tea/cold brew strainer that there are literally dozens of on Amazon already for cheap? Man, is this what Kickstarter has come to? Rebranding stuff already out there?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HIT0XCA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BSaeAbG6FTXM0
I have the Bodum Bistro Burr Grinder, the black one is currently (like at this moment and can change at anytime because Amazon) just $62 https://smile.amazon.com/Bodum-Grinder-Electronic-Continuously-Adjustable/dp/B0043095WW/
I like this one because it doesn't require a lot of cleaning. It is, I don't think, good enough for an espresso machine, but for cold brew and French Press brewing it is really good.
I only get a little bit of settling at the bottom of the Mason jar, hardly noticeable, I was using finer mesh nylon bags we had around but you can't squeeze nylon too often and these work just fine. All kinds of <strong>uses for them</strong>.
I use the Takeya cold brew pitcher (I’m a beginner) and it works great for me and my needs. It’s super easy to use and clean. You just fill up the pitcher about 2/3 of the way with water, fill up the mesh tube with your coffee grinds, attach it to the lid and insert it into the pitcher then you just set it in the fridge to brew. It seals it air tight and you serve it straight from the pitcher after you remove the tube.
Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, One Quart, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZdZpFb480NBS5
My personal recommendation, having used a hario, would be to get a cheap drip tower if you can afford one. You'll end up saving money in beans over time as you use significantly less per batch. Plus it's faster and makes more flavorful cold brew.
Here's the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I1D5DDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9pVpFb2HVEE2E
It's a Brim ColdBrew setup.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H5QGZRT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Only use the grinds once. The Coldbrew is a lot stronger so it's usually recommended that when drinking you dilute it... 1 part coffee to 3 parts water/milk or other liquid
A burr grinder is better than a blade grinder. A blade grinder, like you’ve discovered, doesn’t give consistent sized grounds. It also heats up the beans, which isn’t good for them.
A burr grinder typically grinds the beans between 2 ceramic discs. The spacing between the discs is usually easily adjustable.
I like my Capresso burr grinder I got from Costco. Here’s an amazon link to I think the same one I got at Costco.
Try one of those 1-2 gallon spouted lemonade jars with a brew bag in it! The bigger vessel makes the yield worth the effort, the spout helps with extraction, and the brew bag makes clean up super quick. Example links:
Just an fyi, Amazon links can be cut off right before the /ref=. The rest is just tracking info that no one other than Amazon needs.
https://www.amazon.com/Unbleached-Homebrewing-Cheesecloth-Drawstring-Straining/dp/B086YHWB28/
https://www.amazon.com/Berglander-Dispenser-Leak-proof-Convenient-Stainless/dp/B0B3XBM5KC/
I use a Toddy. I recommend buying the filter bag to make clean up easier.
For Batch cold brew: Coarse Grind, 1:3/4/5 cups water for concentrate depending on coffee. Buy 2 Mason Jars, this filter and cover, mix and steep in the first mason jar at 22 hours at room temperature for max flavor and just before it starts getting bitter. Make sure water being used is as room temp as well. Then slowly dunk filter into the first mason jar, seal it up with cover and then and pour into second mason jar. Store in fridge immediately.
I love this one, I chose to order the coffee Sock to use instead of the filter basket, makes a stronger cold brew , holds a lot more beans.
Worth it or not is probably up to you. For cold brew, you don't need a fancy brewer really. I started just using a quart mason jar and filtering through my chemex. I found a 32oz quart jar to be too small (wife and I both drink cold brew) so I moved on to a 64oz mason jar, same method.
This is ultimately what I bought, although I didn't end up liking the stainless filter in it and went back to just mixing grounds and water in the jar and filtering through my chemex. https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Handle-County-Line-Kitchen/dp/B07VJJJ764/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1P7J5S9Z07EQP&keywords=cold+brew&qid=1663941763&sprefix=cold+brew%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-9
I bought a 4 liter mason jar and reusable cotton bags on Amazon I make large batches of cold brew lasts me quite a long time.
A scale is important in the kitchen. And cheap, too!
I have this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YKCFJHQ
I use it for cooking all the time. For coffee I do 22g of fresh grounds plus 400g of water in my French press, and for cold brew i use 125g of ground coffee to 1500g of water. (I drink mine straight, without dilution)
Any decent scale will have 0.1g resolution and be able to switch between standard and American if you need to measure in ounces or spoons or handfuls or whatever.
I use Organic Cotton Cold Brew Coffee... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019BFGMSS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It’s essentially a Coffee Sock but I like the elastic band so I can tie up the bag like a ponytail. It does a great job, some sediment/oil but not a ton. Be sure to put your spent grounds in the trash, not the sink - as best as you can at least.
So (warning - this may seem heretical) I got tired of having to grind so many beans at a time for cold brew and decided to give pre-ground cold brew grounds a shot (they’re basically just ground up super coarsely). I couldn’t taste a real difference; certainly not one big enough to make me want to keep grinding my own. This is the one I use after trying a few out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZVJPXG/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_GT65RSGYZ3TQKXPGW55Z?psc=
This one I use works great. Ground up to about 2lbs at a time some times. But does get warm when I do.
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_2CB569C3YY6Z2A29VZPR
I have had great results with this bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WZW1LG4
It does a great job of keeping down the sediment from the coffee resulting in a pretty crisp black final product.
Here's how I use it: https://i.imgur.com/GneqSuY.jpg
I've had amazing results using a very fine sock filter for aquariums like this this
Do yourself a favor and spend $20 and buy a coffee scale that measures in grams. I just bought one that has a tare function, a timer, and a pad.
I wouldnt suggest doing it directly in the keg, no. It still leaves a good amount of sludge on the bottom that will get sucked into your system. I used to do basically what you are doing and i have switched. I now use these filters:
i brew in one of those 5 gallon brewers buckets with a spigot. Once it has brewed for 24 hours i drain via the spigot into my keg without removing the filter and grounds and while being very careful not to agitate at all so that the sludge stays on the bottom of the bucket. Once its drained there is still like 1/2" of liquid in the bucket and all the sludge and sediment is in there. i pull the filter out and wring out and then will put that little last bit of liquid through a pour over filter or you could just toss it, you wouldnt be losing much at all. This gets probably 95% of sediment and sludge. Its still not as good as paper filtering everything but it is close and its a small fraction of the time.
I could not find anything that really replicated it. My wife stared drinking cold brew as well. Since we both are drinking every day, I’ve gone the cheap route and been buying a Colombian single origin roast from Aldi. I personally like a 24 hr brew in the fridge. We have 2 of these 1000ml brew makers and we make double batches every 3-4 days. I still get a Starbucks every now and again though and it does taste better.
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Coffee Pot Cold Brew Coffee Maker 1000mL, Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_7MNV61KKTAVD4M5K60Z4
I used to do the loose grinds as well but the bag makes clean up practically effortless and it filters out most if not all of the really fine coffee grinds/sediment. Makes the coffee very crisp black looking. I will do a quick second filter through a metal mesh filter that drops into mason jars just to remove any random loose grinds that made their way out of the bag. But it's nice being able to just grab the bag, give it a little squeeze to get more concentrate out of it then tossing it in the trash. Really makes the process so much cleaner and easier.
I use this bag:
Thanks for the reco, I wouldn’t have known where to start. When did you start using the bags? I just put in my grind and filter with a reusable coffee filter somewhat like this
I don’t think I would bother to switch but definitely curious. Is it just cheese cloth or something ?
I use this to get most of it out. If you are super paranoid you can run though twice. I'm trying the bag filters to see how that does.
TEEMADE Pour Over Coffee Filter Metal Base Reusable Stainless Steel Coffee Dripper Perfect for Chemex Hario Bodum & Other Coffee Makers Paperless Coffee Filter for Sustainable Brewing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RNK2LJN/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_6DS0GG0H1WG7CWNHCX21?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I had this recommended to me by someone on here. I do all of my grinds in this bag then remove the bag from the container and squeeze it a little to get more concentrate out (there is debate on whether you should do this or not but I don't notice a flavor difference) then I pour that concentrate through a drop-in mesh filter (designed for mason jars) into the mason jar I store it in to remove any loose grinds that found their way out of the bag. It has resulted in that perfectly crisp looking black cold brew without any of the sediment, cloudiness, or bottom of the glass grinds.
Goodful Airtight Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, Shatterproof Durable Tritan Plastic Construction, Leak-Proof Lid, Large Capacity with Premium Stainless Steel, 2.25 Qt, Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B084TN9R3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_G87K5QXTAKX1C0Z7YBCE
This is the machine that I have
Depending on how much you want to brew, I’ve used the 64 oz Country Line and had good results for around the same price as the Coffee Gator.
Awesome! Glad to hear it. If you feel like the oxo doesn't do a good enough job you can try these filter bags from Amazon that I've had great luck with. (Not saying the oxo isn't good; I've never used it) but for their price it might be worth giving it a shot just to compare.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X65QLF7
I just throw my coffee in there and put it in my jug thing and add water. It has been amazing and sooooo easy to clean (literally remove the bag, squeeze it if you want, and toss it).
But I'm happy to hear it has gotten better. Try a 7:1 ratio as well. I've noticed a little difference in flavor with 8:1 and 10:1 even if I use less water to mix it. The actual brew is a little different (maybe it's all in my head haha)
These might work.
8 Pack of 33-400 Black Airtight Phenolic Poly Cone Insert Caps for 33mm Wide Glass Growler Bottles- Industrial & Food Grade (fits kitchentoolz 32oz Growler) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082JWPJWY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5M80PBZDPR1JVFQXZ3H1
I use something like a coffee sock. They don’t leave any sediment on the bottoms as long as you tie them tightly and make sure not to get grounds on the outside of the bag. I think you would benefit from the larger sized bags.
Disposable Cold Brew Coffee Filters - 100 Count Single Use Filter Sock Packs Durable Fine Mesh Brewing Bags for Concentrate, Iced Coffee Maker, French/Cold Press Kit, Tea in Mason Jar, 6'' x 10'' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7N5RV1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_79G6JYZ20PWMS3EZ0EBE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Yes but I got it through their Amazon store (link below). I am in no way an expert so others might have better recipes but I do as follows. 100-120g of medium grind coffee in the basket and then fill it with water to about 1/2 inch from the top then put the lid on tight shake it and put it in the fridge for ~24 hours. Then take it out shake again, pull the filter out slowly so it drains the remaining water and dump its contents in the trash. I have a metal chop stick that I sometimes swirl inside to get the last of the grounds before washing it in the sink. Cap goes back on and I pour as needed. Then fine tune grind and grams to meet taste as you go.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VJJJ764/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2HV5K935WS0DYPPYKDXJ
Best cold brew method by far is to take a lb of beans, grind on course, toss in a cotton bag and steep in 2 gallons of water for 24 hours. Would go for blonde. It’s the only roast I can tolerate from there. I was a barista for 8 years and worked at many places. This is the best way to make super smooth and forgiving cold brew. Too strong? Add water. Too weak? Steep for another 8-12 hours.
Typical ratio is 1:8 by weight. I typically do 4oz of coffee to 33oz of water and use this pitcher. I use to work at Starbucks and follow the same method. Steep at room temp for 18-24 hours. This makes a strong cold brew. I’ll add a little water after pulling out the grounds. Then I add cream and sugar when I drink it.
You can steep for less time if you want something ready to drink or around 24 hours if you prefer a stronger coffee or concentrate.
I've gotten super lazy. These Filters in the 4 x 6 size will hold 60-80g of ground coffee comfortably and they don't leave hardly any sediment. Ive been making ready to drink at ~1/12 and it makes a pretty full jar. Toss the filter and drink/refrigerate.
You sure can! You can get any metal whipped cream dispenser, just be sure to get N2, not the N2O that it’ll come with. It comes out just perfect. I personally use this one, the NitroKnox. This comes with a few N2 charges and is a good deal. But you can find it cheaper if you don’t care about name/style
Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Kit by Nitroknox – Custom 1pt Aluminum Metal Head Dispenser, Pure Nitrogen (N2) Gas Chargers Cartridges – NCB Maker with x10 Chargers for Nitro Coffee From Home (Matte Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V96KKMH/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_G2HJ2XF2KA4BVPSHY4DE
I too never liked coffee until my bf got me hooked on cold brew. I use a gallon Mason jar and use these bags to put the coffee in.
Disposable Cold Brew Coffee... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7N5RV1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share.
I grind my own coffee beans so I can control the coarseness. Then brew it on the counter for 12 hours. Take the bags out and stick it in the fridge. I don't have any issues with silt from these bags.
I also just fill a tumbler to take with me.
The cheapest way to start and get good results is the coffee sock.
CoffeeSock ColdBrew Kit- Reusable Organic Cotton Filter and Jar (KIT32) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L76O9B2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_K5MY4JHEG2CDMYEC3VB5
These beans on Amazon I have on a monthly schedule for 14.70 with prime shipping per 2lb bag.
Copper Moon Sumatra Blend, Dark Roast Coffee, Whole Bean, 2 Pounds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9YE808/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JWZ7JRVH7KPZ8NW4M1P7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I don’t really understand paying more than $8 per pound of beans.
Hello, coffee roaster here. Your 1:4 ratio seems good. Try upping that a bit maybe. You should use coarsely ground coffee. At the shop we steep our coffee for 18-14 hours, refrigeration is not required. The acidity of the water does come into play and I could see that causing it to become sour. Maybe try getting a cold brew system, Toddy Cold Brew System, 1 EA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006H0JVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VKF1JF9NA4Y9MR4P81FW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Mini-Mill-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=hario+ceramic+grinder&qid=1632129150&sr=8-2 use this, get dark coffee beans at a local wal mart or w/e and grind it yourself this is what I use, i like 1:8 ratio about 22-24 hours in the fridge myself but try both in fridge and outside fridge and different ratios.
I’m far from a pro, but I’ve tried a few different methods. I’m happiest with using a 25 micron filter bag, like this one here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071H6S4W/
The 25 micron does allow some very, very fine silt through, but I can live with it, and it’s tons quicker than using the paper filters. I steep in the bag, and boil the bag after I’m done.
I’ve also ordered some samples of Alto’s disposable filter bags. If they filter as well as my 25 micron, then I’ll pay the approximately 35¢ per bag to not have to deal with the hassle of cleaning the reusable one.
I bought my wife this
Works well enough add grounds not beans to mesh insert, put basket in jar then fill with water and let sit overnight. I'm sure there's fancier stuff out there.
This one! I've made three batches so far and it's pretty dope. I use a 1:16 ratio for my cold brew so it's been killer. Make sure to use a scale to be more precise. That's what I do at least. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You don't need any of that fancy stuff. If you want to get something dedicated to cold brew amazon has plenty of options for carafes that have a removable filter. They are very affordably priced. If you have room in your fridge this might be a good option and it's still a great price. But honestly a glass jar is all you need. A mason jar works great if your just making a single serving, if you want a weeks worth of coffee get a bigger jug.
This is my favorite coffee for cold brew ever, and I have tried several hundred kinds probably. Tastes like chocolate milk with a little cream and sugar. Good price per pound and it’s organic. I just ordered my 40th 5lb bag of this coffee. I make a drip Kyoto style but any style will work.
The Bean Coffee Company Organic Mocha Java, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 5-Pound Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OPCN9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4ZPAHK6X4BH8FB8XCGGP
You really don't NEED anything special at all. Just coffee, water, a big enough container to hold them both and time. You can do counter top or the fridge. Countertop will "brew" faster. The filtering is the "fun" part. You can bag the coffee when you steep, which makes it easier to filter out just the fines through a drip filter. You can make it in a pitcher in the fridge and the cold will help drop everything out and you can pour off the top. But really you don't need anything special to do it, only when you want to do it easier. Good luck. When I'm doing small test batches I use these
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regular coffee grounds will work fine in a pinch (I’ve used off-the-shelf pre-ground coffee many a time myself), but most people will have best results with coarse ground
no special equipment needed, I use mason jars
You’ll need some way to filter the grounds after brewing. The absolute easiest is coffee filter, but that can take a while and get clogged. If you have a mesh sieve, you can pour the brew through to catch the bulk of the grounds, then go through a coffee filter to get the small stuff. I ended up buying filter bags like this (there are different sizes available depending on how much you want to make at once) but something like this also works great. Both of those gadgets just help reduce/eliminate time spent straining or filtering once you’re done.
1 Gallon Cold Brew Coffee Maker with EXTRA-THICK Glass Carafe & Stainless Steel Mesh Filter - Premium Iced Coffee Maker, Cold Brew Pitcher & Tea Infuser - by Zulay Kitchen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DLKSCY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_S212YTRXZAKKBVFMCN3C
I’m using this jar and this is my first batch of cold brew ever
Airtight Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker (& Iced Tea Maker) with Spout – 1.5L/51oz Ovalware RJ3 Brewing Glass Carafe with Removable Stainless Steel Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y27W76B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_21Q0MVGB5S5H8RYDVBBX
Did you get one made for a 2qt/ltr jar or are you using one of the shorter 1qt/ltr filters? Pretty sure you should be able to get plenty of grounds in this?
I just use a large mesh strainer like you'd use for spaghetti. The bowl I use looks something like this:
Even when the grinds look even and bigger than the holes in that mesh, which they should, a few dozen seconds of light sifting will get rid of a decent amount of fine grinds that way.
As for the Mizudashi pot I use, I broke one and have three working ones, that means an extra non paper filter and easy system. I don’t have experience with the cold brew bottle, but I’m pretty sure you could make that work. I like the pitcher, in part, because of how easy it makes measuring the beans both pre and post sifting.
Get a French press of you don't already have one. I use a fine mesh cone filter along with a paper filter to remove sediment.
If you are ready to go beyond the "sit n soak" method, get a Gourmia: https://www.amazon.com/Gourmia-GCM6850-Improved-Automatic-Coffee/dp/B07DP7YSRX/ref=dp_fod_1?pd_rd_i=B07DP7YSRX&psc=1
Hey guys, new to this sub. I’ve been making cold brew for a couple years on and off along with my regular brewing methods and I feel like I just can’t seem to get it right.
Please let me know any recommendations you may have.
Current Set up: - Country Line Kitchen Cold Brew Mason Jar (from amazon: County Line Kitchen Durable Cold Brew Mason Jar Coffee Maker. Glass Jar, Stainless Steel Filter, Flip Cap Lid - 2 Quart, 64 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07772LL6V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YZ0KQ9MCMQTR6QX4TM7K?psc=1)
Recipe: - 150 grams Coffee Beans Ground at courtesy setting (60 on the number scale on grinder) - 1500 grams filtered water So that’s a 1:10 ratio - brewed at room temp for 24 hours - filtered through a paper V60 filter to remove small sediment
Let me know if I’m not doing this right. I’ve had mixed feelings about the results I get, usually not bad but nothing special.
I imagine they are all pretty much the same. I use this one with good results. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLT6X9W
Not really a fan of oat milk. When i made it, wasn't slimy, but don't like the strong oat taste in my coffee. Cashew milk seems to be the least overpowering I have tried so far.
- I agree about coarse grounds.
- good filter, you can buy closable filter bags on amazon
- Fresh beans, try to keep them sealed until ready to grind
- Water quality will help improve taste (drinking water, filtered, or bottled)
Link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JCC9RDD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H207HDT567Q0YCZ4DQAH
Okay.
First of all, I would never recommend putting your beans in a blender. If you don’t have a grinder right now just buy pre-ground coffee. Unfortunately most of the coffee at your local supermarket will be very fine for espresso. Before I had my own Grinder I used to buy Dunkin Donuts original blend preground. That was sufficiently coarse.
Your grounds need to be evenly ground for good extraction. You will for sure get a lot of sediment if you’re putting them in a blender.
Second of all, you never add hot water to your coffee for a proper cold brew.
You follow a 1:3 ratio for concentrate, 1:5 for bold flavor or 1:8 for regular cold brew. Hot water extracts flavor from coffee in a different way and can make it acidic and bitter. You’re making iced coffee.
Skip the sugar, you can always add it to your cup afterwards. You might like the taste solo once you get it right. At the very least, sugar promotes bacterial growth so you can feel better about holding off till you’re ready to drink. Once you immerse your coffee leave it in the fridge for 12-24 hours. Any time between then is fine. Some say you can brew on the countertop, but again, bacteria.
Im much more into espresso these days but at one point I was making a shitload of cold brew at home.
Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker with Airtight Seal & Silicone Handle, 2 Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C36HVWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Kmcj5BdRpgEaQ
I would look into getting this or something like it. Makes brewing soooo much easier and less messy. Once it’s done brewing you can transfer it into a jar. Good luck!
Okay.
First of all, I would never recommend putting your beans in a blender. If you don’t have a grinder right now just buy pre-ground coffee. Unfortunately most of the coffee at your local supermarket will be very fine for espresso. Before I had my own Grinder I used to buy Dunkin Donuts original blend preground. That was sufficiently coarse.
Your grounds need to be evenly ground for good extraction. You will for sure get a lot of sediment if you’re putting them in a blender.
Second of all, you never add hot water to your coffee for a proper cold brew.
You follow a 1:3 ratio for concentrate, 1:5 for bold flavor or 1:8 for regular cold brew. Hot water extracts flavor from coffee in a different way and can make it acidic and bitter. You’re making iced coffee.
Skip the sugar, you can always add it to your cup afterwards. You might like the taste solo once you get it right. At the very least, sugar promotes bacterial growth so you can feel better about holding off till you’re ready to drink. Once you immerse your coffee leave it in the fridge for 12-24 hours. Any time between then is fine. Some say you can brew on the countertop, but again, bacteria.
Im much more into espresso these days but at one point I was making a shitload of cold brew at home.
Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker with Airtight Seal & Silicone Handle, 2 Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C36HVWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_Kmcj5BdRpgEaQ
I would look into getting this or something like it. Makes brewing soooo much easier and less messy. Once it’s done brewing you can transfer it into a jar. Good luck!
Second that, I have this one and it satisfied all my coffee grinding needs from espresso to pour over to cold brew. It's still not as coarse as some hand grinders, but coarse enough.
I use regular pre-ground coffee, because the special "cold brew" pre-ground also leaves a lot of sediment. I bought the below funnel and some #4 circular filters...it does the trick. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BUDDTY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Also, I've found even basic coffee, like Maxwell House, tastes great when cold brewed. Because the cold brewing process let's you taste the flavor of the bean with very little acid, you don't have to waist money on expensive grounds.
I don't use the bags. I have brewed 50+ batches in this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07772LL6V, and highly recommend it. I brew, store the concentrate in that, and dilute when I fill the ukeg. One brew in that provides me two ukeg refills. I also buy the CO2 on eBay for significantly cheaper than the branded cartridges. Just make sure you get the right size.
Not sure if you misquoted, but this is the one I have. It's small, gets the job done with consistent coarseness and is a great "starter grinder". I have to fill it 3-4 times to get 8 fl oz worth of grind but otherwise it's simple to use and grind adjustable.
I dont make cold brew very often and when I do it's in large batches and manually grinding coffee for 15 minutes is no big deal since I'm watching Netflix simultaneously. Your wrists just get sore. So if this is also not a big deal, then this might be good for you before upgrading.
By coffee snob standards this is probably a garbage product, but it's a burr grinder and that's far better than throwing it in the blender/food processor/manually smashing the beans.
Edit: I guess price jumped up but the other models that look similar to this all perform the same. My roommate accidentally threw my first one out, so I reordered an identical one from another brand on amazon.
Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018RRRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pAT9RYkrDuYzQ
Love this one, had it for about 7 years, then it went tits up. Bought the same one because I loved it so much
I like the circulation method, I think for less than $30.00 USD Hario Mizudashi is as simple as it gets to making a strong ready to drink cold Brew, I use 120grams coffee to 1000ml of H2O
I use the Hario Mizudashi. It's almost identical to the Takeya. Hario Mizudashi is a glass pitcher.
With both of these pitchers, you are limited to ready to drink, I can only get 120grams of coarse ground coffee in the filter and about 1200-1400grams of water. It yields a good 900ml of a strong ready to drink cold brew.
Great question. Cold brew is just course coffee steeped in water. If you steep it for 12-14 hours you’ll get something ready to drink. If you steep it for 14-24 hours you’ll get something stronger or concentrate. For your first batch Id recommend trying a little bit every couple hours so you get an idea of how the flavor and body changes. Also experiment with different types of coffee.
I personally use the Takeya. It’s airtight, easy to clean, durable, and serves as both a maker and pitcher.
I have one similar to this one. Here is the cold brew container that I have used for a year now. That and a 20 oz mason jar, which I pour the brewed coffee. I like keeping one brew ahead, if possible.
As far as the coffee I have been experimenting with, here is a Big Lots coffee that I have been using that give a pretty decent yield for the price. However, nothing beats the yield from a freshly coarse ground coffee bean, if you can find them at a decent price.
Mason Jar with Filter and Easy Pour lid is what i use for cold brew concentrate.
For ready-to-drink cold brew- Hario Mizudashi
I also found that the Cafe de chateau cold brew maker was over rated, its a nice pitcher with a decent filter, the cold brew turned out weak, I adjusted the grind on my Baratza from a 40 to a 30 and did a 1:13 coffee to water ratio ( about 70 grams coffee ) I brewed about 4- 6 hours on counter top then moved to fridge for additional 8 hours turned out better - just lacking. I am hoping the Hario Mizudashi does a better job at ready-to -drink cold brew -if so I will order another one. I returned my Cafe de Chateau.
I ordered the Hario Mizudashi, I am looking forward to trying it for rtd cold brew ( 1 : 13 ratio)
I do my cold brew concentrate in a Mason Jar
This is good advice, but I think it’s one sided. I worked in a coffee shop for years and also sold coffee professionally. I make my cold brew at home using this cold brew maker. I love the hard plastic, airtight lid to keep out fridge odors, and simple design. I drink cold brew daily and this pitcher will last about 5 days. Since it’s plastic I don’t worry about it breaking. It’s also very clean to use.
The main difference from using a cloth or mesh sieve and a bowl is the work and mess. I have found no taste difference between a coffee shop and home brewed. Cold brew is a very basic process.
Talk with your brother to see if he just wants something simple or if he’s trying to get into the art of cold brew and show off to his friends. A simple cold brew pitcher is easy to use and doesn’t take up counter space.
I also agree a bag of coffee from a local coffee roaster is a good idea. Ask them for a recommendation and type of grind.
This is the one I got, and it's the best deal iv found so far and the press itself is really good quality.
Sorry I know this post is “older” but I was wondering, what is your grounds/water ratio for the 64 ounce mason jar?
I have a similar system that fits inside the 64 ounce Mason jars and I’ve been experimenting but the system I have doesn’t seem very efficient and it seems like a good amount of the coffee ground I use in the mesh cylinder float to the top when the water level drops and aren’t being extracted from during the brewing process.
I’ve been doing 100g of ground coffee in the mesh cylinder, then filling the rest of the mason jar to the top and brewing for 24 hours.
For reference, this is the system/filter that I use (the 2 quart version)
Is there anything against just throwing a ratio’d amount of coffee grounds in to a mason jar with water and then straining it after you’ve steeped the coffee for your desired length of time?
I bought this one from Amazon. Makes the cold brew, remove the grounds, store it in the same pitcher. The pitcher is airtight and easy to clean.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0095ZBJVA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_c_nI1RFb6KGYBEE
My favorite way is to use a pour over cup with a cone paper filter. When I use course coffee I use this
And for finer coffee I use this with a cone paper filter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MX87HH9/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_fabt1_JMcRFb1R34Y5M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I’m using currently
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CSKGLMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_3DXPFbS2PD90T
I used to use this but it had an issue with heating up after a couple of grinds and really bad issue with static
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N4KTW38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_BGXPFb2PKCRJS
I stopped using my french press when I got the BOD Cold Brew Coffee System. It makes enough coffee in one batch that lasts for about a week.
https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Brew-Coffee-System-BodyBrew/dp/B07C2C89F9
I do something similar.
300g (~11 oz.) coarsely ground beans in one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZVCYLW
Strong stuff. I usually dilute it a bit, though full strength on the rocks is good too.
I used to make kratom tea so I needed a way to filter the kratom out. Kratom is super finely ground, so the Thai tea filters I bought on Amazon work great. Used them for cold brew and nothing gets through. So if anyone is looking for a good filter option ,check out Thai tea filters, another plus is they're reusable. https://www.amazon.com/Thai-filter-stainless-steel-muslin/dp/6167204012
I use something like that from Amazon. Here’s an awesome tip for you. Rather than putting the grounds in the strainer, I just add it directly into the mason jar and let it sit over night without inserting the cylinder strainer. Then when it’s done cold brewing, I insert the strainer to filter out the big particles and then put this flip top cap on it to pour over into a separate container while using a nut mesh bag to get the finer particles.
Fliptop cap for mason: Drink, Pour, Store! Wide Mouth Mason Jar Flip Cap Lid by County Line Kitchen with Airtight, Leak-Proof Seal and Innovative Flip Cap (WIDE MOUTH, Blue, 1 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0776YQTLS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tV.CDbG70SRQF
Nut bag mesh strainer: 2-PACK Best Nut Milk Bag - Restaurant Commercial Grade by GoNuts - Cheesecloth Strainer Filter For the Best Almond Milk, Cold Brew Coffee, Tea, Juicing, Yogurt, Tofu - BPA-Free Nylon 12"x10" Fine Mesh - Durable Washable Reusable - FREE Recipe E-book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WFU80KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-X.CDbF4N6DW3
I am brewing decaf and it comes out really good. I’ve been using https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07772LL6V/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Vl7HFbPP4DEVT with life boost medium roast decaf. My grinder goes up to 15 but I have it set closer to 12. Slightly less than 2 cups corse ground beans in 8 cups water and I let it sit in the refrigerator for around 40ish hours. I drink it undiluted with 2-3 tablespoons of sweet cream creamer. Very similar to a starbucks nitro cold brew with sweet cream, just without the cool nitro bubble cascade.
The amazon listing says it comes with two reusable filters. Also looks like the toddy filters will work. If the aero press filters work I know there are mesh aero press filters that are reusable you might want to try.
I bought the Takeya 2 quart cold brew coffee maker ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C36HVWK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) and it works well for me. I make a batch and it lasts me about a week, maybe longer. I'm not sure if it's the best, but it is simple to use and I'm happy with what I get. What find lacking is that there isn't a "Fill" line for the water, so the first batch you make you have to guess. Once I figured out how much water to use, I put a piece of tape at the spot so I wouldn't have to guess anymore.
I use Maxwell House Medium coffee in my Primula to make coldbrew coffee. I brew for 24hrs and dump the grounds after I drain all the liquid out of it. Then just use it as a carafe. A little siltty but you can filter it more if needed. Works great.
I use the Filtron brewing kit, and it gives me enough for a week and half. I drink 1-2 cups of coffee with a 1:3 ratio.
https://www.filtron.com/Filtron-30L-Cold-Water-Coffee-Concentrate-Brewing-System_p_8.html
Toddy makes a comercial cold brew container.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWWG5N4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jfcuFbHF536QJ