Get Your Iced Coffee Fix – Only Better
By Paul Wise
Can’t wait for your next Iced Coffee fix? Why not make it better by expanding your flavor horizon.
Cold Brew It
In the cold brewing process, coffee grounds are mixed with cold water and allowed to sit between 12 and 24 hours. It is then filtered through like a typical brewing process. Connoisseurs claim that this process yields a drink lower in acidity and caffeine, with more bouquet and character. The lower acidity not only allows more flavor to come through, it is also easier on the digestion. Many cold brew enthusiasts have noted a markedly lower incidence of acid reflux; a classic symptom of too much hot coffee consumption. Perhaps the only disadvantage of cold brewing is that it’s not an instant gratification process. While a hot brew may be faster than a cold brew, remember that good things will come to those who wait. [Read more…]
