When the sun is shining, there is one coffee that is king: cold brew coffee. Softer, more aromatic and less acidic than traditional coffee, this cold brew has conquered cafés and homes alike. Today we tell you how to make cold brew at home easily, with simple ingredients and without the need for a sophisticated coffee maker.
What is cold brew coffee?
Cold brew coffee is also known as cold coffee, cold brew coffee or cold infusion coffee. It is a beverage obtained by cold maceration of coffee.
Unlike traditional coffee, no heat is needed: the magic happens with time, patience and good raw materials. As a result, the beverage has very different nuances in the cup than a hot infusion. You will be surprised by the texture in the mouth, the balance of acidity in the cup and the taste of dehydrated fruit that this preparation provides.
How is it different from traditional coffee?
It is clear that espresso or filter coffee, which use hot water to quickly extract the flavours of the coffee. Cold brew, on the other hand, is prepared using a cold infusion that lasts between 12 and 24 hours. The result?
- A less acidic and sweeter coffee
- A silky texture and a round, heavy body
- Higher caffeine content than any hot preparation.
Benefits of cold brewed coffee
As well as being refreshing, cold infused coffee has some irresistible advantages:
- Less acidity: ideal for sensitive stomachs.
- It keeps well: you can prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Versatile: it can be drunk on its own, with milk, vegetable drinks or even as a base for cocktails.
How to make cold brew coffee at home?
With a little planning and these steps, you can enjoy a perfect cold brew from your kitchen. You don’t need to be a barista or have a professional cold brew coffee maker to enjoy a perfect cold brew coffee. With a little planning and the right tools, you can make a refreshing and aromatic drink at home. Here are two methods: one using Japanese drip coffee brewers such as the Oji or Shizuku, and the other more homemade, ideal for any kitchen.
Drip method (Oji or Shizuku coffee makers)
This method works by dropping the water little by little over the ground coffee. It is ideal for a clean brew, with floral notes, light body and a silky texture.
Recommended ratio:
- 1:10 (per 100 g of coffee, 1 litre of water)
- Medium-coarse ground coffee
- Cold or room temperature water
- Estimated time: 6 to 8 hours of continuous dripping
El Magnífico Advice.Try to maintain a constant drip rhythm (one drop every 1 or 2 seconds). If you use ice in the upper reservoir, the result will be even cooler.
Home method (Toddy type or total immersion)
If you don’t have a drip coffee machine, this method is perfect. The result is a more intense and concentrated cold brew, which can then be diluted to taste.
Ingredients:
- 250 g coarsely ground coffee
- 2.5 litres of cold water
- A large container with a lid or a juga
Preparation:
- Mix the ground coffee with the water in the container.
- Tapa y deja reposar entre 8 y 16 horas a temperatura ambiente o en la nevera.
- Cover and leave to stand for 8 to 16 hours at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Add a bypass: add 2 litres of cold water to the concentrate for a balanced, ready-to-serve cold brew.
- Serve with ice, a slice of orange or a splash of vegetable milk, if you feel like softening it up.
That’s it: you now have your cold brew to enjoy during the week!
Cafés el Magnífico brings you the best speciality coffee
If you have come this far, you are surely a coffee lover and you also like to drink it cold, such as Cold Brew.
Certainly, at Cafés El Magnífico we have been searching for and exporting the best coffees in the world for many years. We make it our business to travel around the producing areas and find the farms with the best beans. We look for coffees that surprise, that offer you a unique experience and that allow you to enjoy this ancient beverage.
In addition, we offer you different varieties so that you can drink it the way you like it best. For example, you can find the best coffee to enjoy cold or opt for premium quality espressos.
Once we have located the farm and the producer we are interested in, we get to know the coffee growers’ way of doing things. We get to know their methods, their systems and we participate in tastings to find the best beans.
Dare and take a look at our catalogue. We have real gems for your palate.