How is cold brew made?

Instead of steeping ground coffee in hot water briefly, cold brew is made by adding coarsely ground coffee beans to cold water, a mixture which is then steeped overnight. Think of it as using time instead of temperature to brew, with a slow steep

Is cold brew concentrate more caffeinated than regular hot drip coffee?

Yes . Drip coffee is typically 1 part coffee to 16-20 parts water. Cold brew concentrate, on the other hand, is closer to 1 part coffee to just 6-7 parts water. Therefore, the caffeine from the coffee beans is much more condensed per cup. This is why many people choose to add water or milk to the concentrate, to avoid feeling "jittery" drinking something so potent.

How is cold brew different from iced coffee?

Iced coffee is brewed with hot water, then chilled and mixed with ice. As mentioned above, cold brew is made without hot water and instead is steeped overnight.

Cinnamon Cold Brew – Garlic Head

Description

This summer, Cinnamon Cold Brew brings the coffee shop right to your fridge! The cold brew process mellows any harsh bitterness from the coffee beans and a dash of cinnamon adds sweetness – without the need for added sugar.

Ingredients

Scale

3/4 cup coarsely ground coffee beans (around 90 grams)
6 cups of filtered water
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Almond milk, oat milk, etc. for serving

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Instructions

To a large pitcher, add coffee grounds and water. Add cinnamon and vanilla, then use a wooden spoon to stir to combine. The grounds will float to the top, so try to mix around the cinnamon as much as possible.
Let cold brew sit for at least 8 hours in the fridge (up to 24 for best flavor).
Place a fine mesh strainer or a thin tea towel over another pitcher or container. Carefully pour coffee mixture (grounds and all) through the strainer/towel. Set coffee ground aside (see post for uses) and strain a few more times. This will ensure you are able to get all of the grounds out cleanly. Alternatively, slowly pour cold brew through a paper coffee filter (this will take a bit longer but will provide a smooth result after one time.
Your coffee is ready to drink! It will keep in the fridge for at least a week. It is fairly caffeinated, so feel free to mix with water or nondairy milk for a latte. I will normally mix 1/2 cup cold brew with 1/2-1 cup water or milk. Feel free to adjust to your preference.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Resting time: 8 hours
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drink
Method: Brewing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Calories: 3.3
Sugar: 0.1
Sodium: 1.9 milligrams
Fat: 0 grams
Saturated Fat: 0 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
Trans Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 0.7 grams
Fiber: 0.6 grams
Protein: 0.1 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams