Cold brew

For several summer seasons now, it has enjoyed immense popularity on café terraces, yet preparing it at home and enjoying it from the comfort of your balcony is just as effortless. Every lover of good espresso is familiar with cold brew in the summer—especially when temperatures climb toward thirty-five degrees and an icy alternative is essential. Discover more about this beverage and try preparing it in your own kitchen using our straightforward recipe. Where does cold brew originate? It might seem as though cold brew took over seasonal beverage menus only a few years ago. However, its origins trace back centuries and are linked to tea leaves. As early as the sixteenth century, the method of brewing tea using cold water dripping became established in Japan. Later, in Kyoto, this evolved into a method for cold-dripping coffee as well, giving rise to the very first cold brew. Today, we would refer to it as a cold drip, though the path to strict technological distinctions took another four centuries until steeping became the most widespread method of preparing cold coffee. Slow and cold Two critical factors play a key role in preparing cold brew: water temperature and steeping duration. To ensure the cold brew is genuinely refreshing, coarsely ground coffee is infused with cold filtered water and left to steep for 12 – 24 hours. If there is ever a case where more is truly more, this is it. The longer the coffee is allowed to steep, the more intense the flavor profile delivered to your cup. The steeping vessel offers ample room for experimentation, so do not hesitate to adjust extraction times and discover your ideal brew ratio. We recommend starting with a ratio of 1:10. The chemistry between the beans and water will take care of the rest. Thanks to the extended cold extraction, you will enjoy a beverage on your balcony featuring a robust body, rich chocolate notes, and a delightful fruity sweetness. And do you know what certainly will not be missing from your glass? A potent dose of caffeine. Caffeine extracts exceptionally well during extended steeping, making cold brew a remarkably strong coffee drink. Equipment needed for home preparation: French press, kitchen scale, 1 liter of cold filtered water, 100 grams of freshly ground coffee (coarse grind) Instructions: Step 1: Grind the coffee coarsely, selecting a grind coarser than for a standard French press. Step 2: Place the French press on the scale and add 100 g of ground coffee. Step 3: Pour 1 liter of cold filtered water into the French press and stir thoroughly. Step 4: Cover from the top. Step 5: Allow to steep in a cool, dark place for at least 12 hours. Step 6: Once the chosen time has elapsed, filter the coffee. Step 7: Serve over ice cubes. Our tip: Add tonic water and a slice of your favorite citrus fruit. Try crafting the perfect Cold brew using our coffee