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Coffee: Caffeine hit, productivity booster, wedding custom
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01/11/202330:09
Sometimes during warmer weather, getting through a hot morning coffee can make things that little more sweaty. This is where cold brew coffee swoops in to steal the show (your caffeine addiction will thank you).
Steeping coffee grounds in cold water can still extract the bean’s signature flavour, but the long, slow process also draws out a lot more caffeine (so be warned). It also means that less of the bitter notes from the bean comes through, making it a smoother, more floral drinking experience.
To tell you the truth (sorry in advance coffee aficionados), it’s my workaround for using average coffee beans as it can make any budget or heavily roasted brand more palatable due to the light taste. That said, boutique beans will absolutely shine here.
This method works well straight up, but you can add extra water, a dash of milk, honey, sugar, or whatever sweetener you like. The flavour is much milder though so don’t go in too heavy-handed.
You can make it with any beans, but boutique beans with tasting notes will have a far more interesting flavour profile. Source: Camellia Aebischer
Take 1 cup of ground coffee, medium to coarse is best, and 1 litre of water. Mix the two together in a jug or plastic container, cover and leave in the fridge overnight, or for up to 24 hours. The longer you leave it the more caffeine and flavour you’ll extract. You can also leave it at room temperature overnight to achieve a 24 hr fridge result.
The next day, strain the ground coffee with a chux or muslin and a sieve.
Serve over ice in a small glass. I recommend serving around 200 ml to start – just check how fast your heart is racing before reaching for more.
You can experiment with grind, steep times and different beans to enjoy different flavours. Source: Camellia Aebischer
