With the heat of summer ahead, you'll want to keep a batch of cold brew on hands at all times.
A long steep in room temperature water produces a coffee concentrate that's smooth and not too bright; we like it best with milk.The main thing you need to know about cold brew is right there in its name: It's coffee that's brewed using cold water, rather than hot water. The process takes longer—most methods call for an overnight steep—and the result is a coffee concentrate that tends to taste less acidic than other iced coffee methods.
, most tasters didn't prefer cold brew when served black. Mixed with creamy dairy, though, and cold brew's qualities shined. That doesn't mean you shouldn't drink your cold brew black, but we'd encourage you to experiment with different brewing styles based on how you prefer to take your iced coffee.
Despite all the products out there trying to convince you otherwise, there's really no special gear you need to make cold brew. As long as you have a large enough vessel to hold the coffee grounds and water, and something to strain it through , you're all set. Note that this recipe makes a 1:6 ratio concentrate by weight . When serving, you can and should dilute the concentrate to taste, but a 1:2 dilution by volume is a good starting point .
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