Cold-Brewed Coffee Secrets Your Barista Won't Share with You

When you finally try them, you will have the best cold-brewed coffee, spending less money than you though.

We love coffee with all our hearts! We are so in love with it that we will try every single combination we think might work. Sometimes, we get kind of bored of the traditional ways to serve the coffee, or we’re just too hot to drink a beverage as hot as a regular cup of joe! That’s why we try the cold coffee and their different styles. You want to know more about cold coffee and get the secrets of the baristas have about it? Then this article is just for you!

The cold brew basics

When you hear about cold-brewed coffee, you must think we’re talking about coffee with some ice-cubes or a smoothie. But no, we’re talking about literally cold-brewed coffee. You will only need to have coarsely ground coffee, water at room temperature, plus a bit of patience to make these fantastic beverages.

Why patience? Well, the infusion will have to sit there for a few hours, harnessing every significant bit of your preferred blend. After having your cold-brewed coffee, you could make a lot of creative variations for you to enjoy this concoction. So, what are you waiting to try this recipe at home in a cheap and fun way?

Ingredients you will need to make the cold-brewed coffee:

Half a pound of ground coffee.

One gallon of room temperature water. If you want a stronger brewed coffee, you can use half a gallon.

A jar or a French press, if you have one.

A filter.

A lot of time and patience, which is the most important part of this tutorial.

Once you get all your ingredients and instruments, you will need to prepare yourself to wait in between 12 and 24 hours to get your cold-brewed coffee. I swear, it’s worth the waiting time!

First of all, you need to pour your ground coffee into the jar or press you’re using. Then, you’re going to drain the water in the pot. Let the coffee rest in the fridge or outside of it for 12 or 24 hours.

When the time is right, you need to get your coffee jar out of the fridge and prepare everything to filter it into another jar. You probably will need to filter it like 3 or 4 times to get your coffee clean of the coffee’s lumps. And just in case you’re wondering what can you do with the grounded coffee, you can put it in a composter or use it as a facial mask to clean your skin.

What are the secret tips from the baristas?

You’re ready now to make your creativity explode. You can do a lot of combinations with the coffee. We have the typical mixture: milk and sugar, which adds a layer of richness to the mix. However, you can add much more ingredients to your cold brewed coffee. For example, when I prepare this kind of coffee for me, I’m used to add vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate syrup to the basic option of the cold brewed coffee with milk and sugar. That makes it extra delicious!

As far as baristas go, they have their secret tips that I'll share with you so you can make an incredible cup of cold brewed coffee every time!

Get the coarser coffee. That will help the infusion be softer and more delicate.

Wait in between 16 to 18 hours, that's the ideal time to get a perfectly velvety product.

There's not a one-size-fits-all cold brew method, try them all to see what's best for you.

If you don't want to wait, you can try Japanese cold brew, but it takes a while to master that art.

Combine cold brewed coffee with rich flavors to get incredible variations, cayenne pepper, cocoa, honey, even some fruity liquor do the trick.

Rely on your instinct, and trial and error. The more you make it, the better you'll understand what you love.

Don't go cheap when it comes to your coffee: cold brew will taste amazing if it’s made with high-quality beans. Otherwise, it will just feel bland.

Even if your favorite barista does a great job, now that you know the secrets you can make an excellent coffee at home in a  creative way. It’s just a matter of creativity and curiosity to try new recipes and ideas to prepare it.

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Even if a barista does a great job, you can do better, with even more creativity.

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How Many Coffee Roasting Styles Are Out There?

The difference between perfectly roasted coffee and a ruined batch can be defined in a matter of seconds.

Roasting is a process in which the beans are rapidly brought to very high temperatures, causing chemical changes. When the beans reach the perfect peak, they are quickly cooled to stop the process and over-roasting. The characteristic of roasted beans are less weigh since most of the moisture has been roasted out and coffee smell -of course-, in addition to being crunchy to the bite, making them ready to be ground and brewed.

How many coffee roasting styles are out there?

In general, the roasting process falls into one of four color categories — light, medium, medium-dark and dark. It is commonly confused that the strong, rich flavor of darker roasts indicates a higher level of caffeine, but actually, light roasts have a higher concentration.

Light roasts

This roast is preferred for milder coffee varieties, with a light brown color. These beans will not have oil on the surface because they are not roasted long enough for the oils to break through to the surface.

Medium roasts

This roast is medium brown color with a non-oily surface and a stronger flavor. It is referred to as ‘the American roast’ because it is preferred in the U.S.

Medium dark roasts

It is characterized by a rich and dark color. This roast has some oil on the surface and a slightly bittersweet aftertaste.

Dark roasts

This roast produces beans with an oily surface and pronounced bitterness, as well as a shiny black color. As the roast gets darker, the less acidity will be found in the coffee drink. Dark roast coffees usually run from slightly dark to charred, and these names are interchangeable.

Roasting is both an art and a science. This process brings out the aroma and flavor that is locked inside the coffee beans. The beans used in this process are green since they can be kept without loss of quality or taste, although, a green bean has none of the characteristics of a roasted grain because these green colored beans are soft and spongy to the bite and have a peculiar grassy smell.

This process is impressive, but it takes years of training to become an expert roaster because perfectly roasted beans can become a ruined batch in a matter of seconds!

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It is the roasting process that changes the beans color and unleashes all the remarkable flavors.

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What on Earth Is Coffee Brewing Dice?

There are just too many different ways to use it.

Today there is innovation in all possible areas, and the coffee market is not far behind. In today’s world, people have such creativity to create fresh and fun products, and Coffee Brewing Dices are one of them. Want to know more? Then keep reading!

What on earth is coffee brewing dice?

Inspired by the many ways in which the AeroPress can be used, this is a set of five dice, with many alternatives to brew coffee. It can get a little tiresome having to drink the same coffee every single day, but with this set of dices, you can get approximately 7,776 potential recipes. You’ll never have to drink coffee the same way unless that’s what you want.

Each of the five dice covers a different aspect of brewing coffee, which are:

• Recipe: How much coffee you will brew, and how much water you will need.
• Brew temperature: how hot your water needs to be when you brew.
• Grind size and brew time: every grinder is a bit different, but you can use this as a guide.
• Brew technique: before you try for the first time, it is recommended to check some tutorials online for inverted brewing.
• Stirring technique: how we mix our coffee has a significant impact on flavor extraction and evenness. You’ll be surprised at the difference this can make.

In addition to being used when deciding upon an AeroPress recipe to make, the Coffee Brewing Dice are said to be useful communication tools for conversations about coffee with team members and customers. This is great for business, as it helps create a conversation topic for them and to increase the dynamic aspect of the coffee business.

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With the Coffee Brewing Dice, there are a total 7,776 possible recipes.

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A History of Coffee Lovers

Benjamin Franklin: "Coffee is never followed by sadness, it is the stuff of joy!"

Coffee is an addictive beverage that has remained intact throughout the years. It is no secret that people in the past were coffeeholics just like us today. That’s why today’s entry is a refreshment from the past, to see how many brilliant minds were also coffee lovers.

Coffee lovers in history

Benjamin Franklin

B. Franklin was such a coffee lover that he even sold his own coffee beans. While he lived in London, Franklin was always into political meetings, played chess and even got in good conversations with strangers, all of these in one place: his favorite local coffee shop.

Frank Baum

The writer of the beloved children’s novel ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ reportedly had up five cups of coffee with sugar and cream each morning before getting deep into writing. Baum relied on his morning joe to get a boost of creativity and let inspiration flow.

Teddy Roosevelt

T. Roosevelt, U.S. 26th president, would often enjoy up to a gallon of coffee a day! He would normally add five to seven lumps of sugar to the drink but eventually switched to saccharine.

Napoleon Bonaparte

The political and military French leader asked for a spoonful of coffee while on his deathbed, according to reports. He is also the author of a quote that has appeared several times on many coffee cups: “I would rather suffer with coffee than be senseless.”

In addition to these important names, there are several important people in today’s world that are known to be coffee lovers too.

Britney Spears

Singer Britney Spears is constantly caught by paparazzi with the savory beverage in her hand while running any possible errand. Her love for coffee is so intense that she even released a coffee-based fragrance on the smell of iced coffee called Private Show.

Jason Mraz

Grammy Award-winner singer/songwriter Jason Mraz, whose career actually began in coffee houses located in San Diego in 1999. With Mraz Family Farms, he focused his passion for coffee. With such statement as “Avocados. Coffee. World Peace.” you can be sure their coffee is flowing with positivity.

Jackie Chan

He has some serious love for coffee; in 2006 J. Chan announced his plans to open several coffee shops in Asia in places like China and Hong Kong, then followed by shops in the Philippines and the Middle East. In his press release he shared the following about coffee: “Coffee, like music and movies, knows no barriers. Coffee is also a language in itself.”

Coffee addiction is real, and it’s great that so many people share this all over the world. As J. Chan said: “Coffee knows no barriers.” Indeed, this unique drink unites us all.

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On his deathbed, Napoleon Bonaparte asked for a spoonful of coffee.

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Different Ways People Drink Coffee Around the World

 Scandinavian countries such as Finland, Norway and Iceland top the list of the countries with the most coffee cups per capita in the world.

Drinking coffee is a ritual. A typical morning for a coffee lover consists of waking up and grabbing a cup of coffee. But this ritual differs in its preparation and ingredients since everyone around the world drinks coffee differently. Because some people might enjoy adding lemon juice or even cheese cubes to their coffee cups.

Here are different ways people drink coffee around the world:

Italy

Italy is very rich when it comes to coffee culture. For Italians, coffee is something to be enjoyed slowly, so most places in Italy don’t have those on-the-go paper cups. Italians get an espresso and usually drink it taking a seat at the nearest table. An original Italian espresso comes with a slice of lemon, which is said to bring out the java's sweeter flavors. They also have a rather firm belief about putting milk in your coffee; you are not supposed to order a latte, cappuccino or any other milky beverage after lunch.

Turkey

It is said that Turkey used to be home of the first coffee houses back in the 16th century, though it’s still considered to house some of the best in today’s world. Their brewing method involves boiling finely ground espresso. These finely ground coffee beans are simmered in special copper or brass pot called a cezve. The uniqueness of Turkish coffee is that it is prepared unfiltered so the grounds settle to the bottom, meaning that you drink it with the grounds. Normally drunk after a meal, once you’ve finished your coffee, flip the cup over into the saucer and wait for the silt to drip down. According to the patterns formed by the grounds, your friends will read your fortune.

Finland

People in Finland have this tradition in which they add chunks of juustoleipä (cheese curds) to hot coffee. This may sound a bit unappealing, but Finnish people adore this original combo. And considering that they are experts in combining not-so-traditional flavors, it’s no wonder why they’re leading the ‘mix up’ when it comes to coffee + food.

Vietnam

Vietnam has a delicious coffee concoction of its own. This Vietnamese coffee called cà phê sữa đá, has ingredients such as sweetened condensed milk, and dark roasted coffee which is slowly dripped over the top of the condensed milk with a special metal filter. When ready, it is poured quickly into a glass full of ice. This delicious practice has been around since coffee was first introduced in Vietnam by the French in the 1800s. The use of condensed milk was because fresh milk was extremely hard to get.

Ethiopia

The Ottomans may have introduced coffee houses to the world, but they took the product from this African nation. Buna, as it’s called there, holds a rather significant role in ceremonies. With a process of around two hours, it starts with roasting the beans. It is considered an honor for hosts to conduct this process for their guests, which should also watch the grinding and filtering process as well.

The coffee is brewed three times -the first time called awel, the second kale’i, and the third time brewed is called baraka. It is poured each time in a traditional jug, or jebena, and is held a foot above the tray while serving. These days, Ethiopians will put sugar in it, but initially, they would add salt or a traditional butter loaded with savory spices.

Ireland

Ireland coffee can entirely be claimed to be a real hangover cure. This drink is usually consumed after dinner, combining many people’s favorite items: hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and thick cream, although whipped cream is very common now. This beverage was developed in the 40s in Castlederg, first created for American tourists who couldn’t handle the cold/rainy weather.

Brazil

The same American tourists who needed a little warmth, thought they were drinking Brazilian coffee because it consists of hot coffee, rum or brandy and cream, and cinnamon on top. Since Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, it has multiple popular recipes for this drink. Cafezinho or simply café is a favorite, and people recommend that you drink it in the morning, afternoon or even at night -to aid your sleep. It’s similar to espresso, though the water is mixed with sugar before you add the coffee.

Greece

Frappés are the Greek’s caffeinated drink because there, coffee’s primary purpose is to provide a refreshing respite in the summer heat. Made with instant coffee, water, and sugar to taste, it is then mixed in a cocktail shaker until it becomes a foam. Finally, you add cold water and also evaporated milk.

There are a lot of unique and original ways to prepare coffee nowadays. We are all different, but coffee is such a unique culture practiced all over the world that unites everyone. Follow our social media networks for more information about the latest coffee trends, and keep visiting our blog! Coffland Corp can help you to success with your business. Contact us to obtain the best Colombian coffee!

Coffee is enjoyed by different cultures all around the globe.

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