Cold Brew Coffee

The hottest (pun intended) trend in beverages is cold brew coffee. This new trend is actually an old method. Cold brewing has been around for years. However, the cost of making the brew was expensive and only the affluent would have the option to enjoy it. Now due to mass production, this amazing drink is available to everyone. How does one find this amazing elixir of life? You now have the option to purchase from your local coffee shop, buy it in bottles at your local high-end grocery store or make your own. Just be aware that if you're making your own it's going to be more of an over night for a couple of days and not a wake up and make kind of process. If you prefer the later then head to someplace like Starbucks or Peet's Coffee. Which ever way you decide to imbibe be ready to have your world rocked.

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  1. Why is cold brew coffee so popular?
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    Well, first of all… it’s coffee, so duh. Second, this methoddoesn’t use heat so the coffee is less acidic and has a smoother taste. It’snow more popular than regular iced coffee due to the cleaner taste and lack ofthe need to use ice cubes.

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  2. How expensive is cold brew?
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    The bottled versions will run between $2.50-$5 for a single serving. Starbucks is planning on releasing a lager container which will serve 6. No price has been published for that option yet. If you stop into your local coffee shop expect to pay about the same as the bottled version. However, the coffee shops have more options on serving size so you can decide just how much you want to pay. If you make your own, a cup might run you as much as fifty-cents.

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  3. Are there any different flavors of cold brew?
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    Just like any other coffee drink shots of liquid flavoring can be added. Although most coffee shops don't use flavored coffee for their base, you may choose to do so at home. Cold brew already has a sweetness to it, due to the lack of the acids, so you might want to taste test before you add anything.

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  4. Can I get cold brew in the winter?
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    Until recently that was not really an option. However, now with bottles in grocery stores you can enjoy it year-round. Many local cafes are also keeping it on hand for those hard core winter drinkers.
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  5. How can I make cold brew at home?
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    Unless you want to construct a still at home, you’re going to need to purchase a cold brew coffee maker. There are dozens of these home brewers on the market now. Filtron Cold Water Coffee Concentrate Brewer is touted as the best. This system costs $40 and makes 1.5 liters of coffee at a time. Their process takes 18-24 hours. However, the results will keep for a week so you won’t need to do this every day.
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  6. What type of coffee beans do I use to make my own cold brew?
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    Believe it or not, it’s recommended that you use older beans for the process. Because of the way the process works your so-called “good beans” will actually make no difference whatsoever. Save those for the days when you want a hot cup. Also, make sure you are using coarse ground beans. If you try out fine ground, it will take much longer and the cold brew will come out bitter.
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  7. What companies offer cold brew in grocery stores?
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    Right now, the two biggest players are Stumptown and Starbucks. Some local companies, in large cities, make and bottle it as well. Look for small, brown, glass containers as those are the most popular method of bottling. Also, it usually only comes in single servings so be prepared to spend a small fortune if you want to serve it to guests. 
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