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Questions tagged [cold-brew]

A coffee brewing process that employs cold or room-temperature water to extract coffee over an extended period of time.

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What roast level is recommended for cold brew?

With due credit to @Roland for his questions, I peeled off a related topic into a new question. With any preparation, roast level is a bit of personal preference. However, certain roasts are more common or generally taste better with certain…
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What coarseness of grind works best for cold brew?

I recently received a new device for making cold brew coffee. It put out a really good cold brew. The filter is made out of a fine nylon mesh. How coarsely (or finely) should the coffee be ground for best cold-brew extraction?
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Is there a difference between cold brewing in the fridge vs room temp?

I use a Toddy and wanted to know if there is a difference and what in cold brewing and placing it in the fridge for 20-24 Hours versus the counter at room temp (65-70 deg)?
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How long will cold brew keep?

After making a big batch of cold brew, I'd like to be able to keep it around for an extended period of time-- one month, let's say. Assuming I keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, how long will my batch of cold brew remain fresh,…
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How can I maximize cold brew yield without harming flavor?

Currently I make coffee two ways: hot coffee using a moka pot, and cold brew using a Coffee Toddy. Both of these methods produce concentrated coffee. However, I've noticed that my liquid yield for cold brew using the Toddy is less than half that…
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How to make cold brew concentrate?

I enjoy the smooth taste produced by my Mizodashi cold brew jug, but prefer hot coffee. Although I can dilute the cold brew with hot water, it gives me a pretty weak coffee (although great tasting). So, the basic question is how can I create a…
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What's the recommended method for heating cold brew?

I have recently started enjoying cold brew (over ice) in the afternoons. In the morning I still like my coffee hot. Is there a preferred or recommended method for heating? What factors should I take into account? I have tried adding hot water, but…
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Best filter to use for cold brew?

What's the best filter material to use for DIY set up for cold brew coffee? When I used a pour over funnel with a standard paper filter it seems to get clogged up faster than when hot brewing.
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Cold brew concentrate too light

I've got a Takeya pitcher with a fine mesh insert that I've been using to cold brew. I fill the mesh with coffee and then as much water as will fit in the pitcher. Typically brew for 24hrs shaking it occasionally. I like what's Starbucks offers…
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Sealed or non-sealed immersion cold-brew

What's the difference (pros/cons) on brewing full-immersion cold-brew (resting at the refrigerator by night) hermetically sealed (closed mason jar) vs non-sealed (opened mason jar, Toddy, french-press, etc) ?
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What exactly is the difference between coffee and coffee extract?

One company lists its product ingredients as, "coffee (filtered water, coffee extract), natural flavor (with natural coffee flavor)." The extract's "97% Arabica by volume" and "starts with coffee beans"? Moreover, why would coffee need "natural…
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What can I do to improve this cold-brew method?

The cold-brewed coffee we made was weak and tasteless. I spent an hour with the roaster to get the grind right but here are the steps and process: Purchased coffee, and requested that they be ground to "drip grind" coarseness 4 to 1 by volume…
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Calculate diluted concentration of cold-brew

Imagine I produce a concentrated Cold-Brew, with a 1:4 ratio. How can I make a cup of diluted cold-brew that contains the standard ratio (1:15) ? For the response consider explaining the math with: 100grs of concentrated Cold-brew (brewed with 1:4…
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Cold Brew Coffee at home?

How to create a cold brew coffee filter at home, I've seen so many "brewers" but all were not affordable by me nor deliverable in my location please help me? This question is not a duplicate of Choosing filter for making cold brew am asking on how…
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Where should I look for food-grade nitrogen fills?

I'm looking for an ~100% N2 fill for nitro cold brew coffee and I'm having a hard time finding a supplier who sells food grade N2 in consumer quantities. Any advice for companies in United States who sell food grade N2?
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