Cold Brew

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello, listeners of the Internet. I cannot thank you enough
for stopping by for another episode of The Coffee and
Cafe Podcast, a show dedicated to all you caffeine addicts
and fiends out there. Coffee is more than culture, it's
more than ritual, it's more than just a bean. It's

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sometimes the way people live their lives. Can't live without it.
I know. I don't get out of bed in the
morning without a cup of coffee, and don't talk to
me until I do. Just kidding. To day's episode, we're
going to get into the wild and wonderful world of coldbrew,

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or those who aren't already into it, and if you are,
maybe you'll learn something new regardless, without further ado, let's
just jump right into it. What is colbrew coffee? Colbrew
coffee is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in
cold water for an extended period, typically twelve to twenty

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four hours. The result is a coffee concentrant that's rich, smooth,
and less acidic than traditional coffee. Let's take a look
at the differences between cold brew coffee and iced coffee.
Iced coffee is brewed hot and then chilled over ice,

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which dilutes the flavor. Cold brew coffee is steeped in
cold water, extracting flavors more slowly, leading to a smoother,
stronger taste with less bitterness. Cold brew coffee can be
traced back to the sixteen hundreds in Japan, where it

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is known as Kyoto style coffee brood over, a slow
dripped process the that was also practiced in Europe in
the seventeenth century. However, coldbrew coffee as we know it
today gained popularity in the US in the two thousands,
mainly driven by the rise of specialty coffee shops in

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the demand for alternative coffee beverages. Initially, coldbrew was a
niche product, but its smooth taste and lower acidity made
it a favorite among coffee lovers. The widespread availability of
ready to drink coldbrew in cans and bottles in the
twenty tens helped it gain mass appeal. Let's take a

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look at the traditional steeping methods of cold brew coffee.
You'll want coarse ground coffee beans, typically a one in
four or one to five coffee to water ratio, and
steeped at room temperature or cold water for twelve to
twenty four hours after steeping, the coffee is filtered to

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remove the grounds. The Kyoto style or slow drip method,
cold water is slowly dripped through coffee grounds, often over
twelve to twenty four hours. This method extracts flavors more slowly,
but can result in a more refined coffee with subtle nuances.

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Here are some cold brew maker tools you'll need specialty
cold brew coffee makers like Toddy, Harrio or Filtron. They
are designed to streamline the process, often reducing steeping time
and filtering automatically. Here's some beans that are best for

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cold brew. Aerubica beans are known for their smooth, less
bitter taste. Aerubica beans are ideal for cold brew. They
produce a sweeter, more complex flavor profile Rubusta beans, although
they're typically more bitter and have higher caffeine content. Some
people use robust to beans for coldbrew to achieve a

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stronger and more robust flavor. How does roast levels affect
your cold brew? Well. Darker roasts are often preferred for
cold brew due to their bold, smooth flavors and lower acidity.
They tend to result in a rich, chocolatey profile. Light

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roasts can be used but tend to have more pronounced
acidic notes, which may be less desirable for those seeking
a smoother cold brew experience. A more concentrated version of
coldbrew coffee is cold brew contentrant, typically used as a
base for mixing with water, milk, or other additives. Its

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versatolin can be adjusted to taste. Ready to drink cold
brew is and bottled for immediate consumption. It's convenient, but
may have slightly less customization in terms of strength or
flavor profile. The key differences are Concentrate is usually more

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intense and must be deluded, while ready to drink cold
brew is pre mixed and ready to serve. Cold brew
coffee often has a smoother, mellower flavor with sweet, chocolatey,
and nutty undertones. Its extraction process results in a coffee
with lower acidity, which allows more of the natural sweetness

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of the beans to shine through. The cold water extraction
process leads to less bitterness, reduced acidity, and a rounder
flavor profile Compared to hot brewed coffee. The extended steeping
time extracts more soluble compounds, giving cold brew its characteristic smoothness.

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Coldbrew tends to have more caffeine than regular hot coffee
per ounce. Due to the concentration of the brewing process,
a standard serving of cold brew concentrate about eight ounces,
can contain as much as two hundred milligrams of caffeine,
while a typical cup of hot coffee contains about ninety
five milligrams per eight ounces. The cold brew process extracts

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caffeine more effectively over a long steeping period. Additionally, since
cold brew is often consumed as a concentrate, the caffeine
content is more concentrated than a typical hot cup. Let's
take a look at some cold brew coffee variations and
add INDs some popular adends or milk or cream. This

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adds a richness and melose the coffee's flavor, along with
flavored syrups such as vanilla, caramel, and hazelnut syrups that
can also be added for sweetness as well as flavor.
Don't forget your spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or even
cardamom can be used for a spiced twist. And why

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not make a colebrew cocktail such as the Coffee and Grony,
a blend of colebrew coffee, gin, sweet, vermooth and compari
you had me with coffee, or maybe an iced coffee martini,
coldbrew combined with vodka and coffee liquor. What about a
nitro colbrew cocktail? This is colbrew infused with nitrogen for

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a creamy, phizzy texture. What of the health benefits and
drawbacks to colebrew coffee. Colebrew coffee has fewer compounds that
contribute to acidity, which may be easier on the stomach
for people with acid reflux or digestive issues. The lower

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acidity may also reduce the risk of tooth enamel erosion
compared to regular coffee. Colebrew is also rich in antioxidants,
which can help find inflammation and promote better health. However,
there are some potential drawbacks. The high caffeine content in
coalbrew can lead to restlessness or jitters if consumed in excess. Ah.

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While it's smoother than hot coffee, colbrew can still lead
to dehydration if not balanced with water or food intake.
Colbrew has contributed to the growth of the specialty coffee sector.
As demand for high quality coalbrew coffee rises, Coffee farmers

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are focusing on quality and sustainability, using direct trade and
fair trade practices to ensure better wages and environmental practices.
Some coalbrew coffee producers have moved toward eco friendly packaging
and sourcing organic coffee beans. However, the environmental impact of

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large scale coal brew production, including energy use in packaging waste,
continues to be a topic of discussion within the industry.
Here's how to store coalbrew for maximum shelf life. Homemade
coalbrew should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
It's best consumed within seven to ten days for optimal

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freshness and flavor. Pre Brewed and bottled cold brew coffee
often has a longer shelf life thanks to preservatives or
the pasteurization process. Unopened bottles can last for several weeks,
but once opened, they should be consumed within three to
four days. Here are some popular commercial coal brew brands.

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Stumptown Coffee Roasters is known for their signature coalbrew products,
including the popular nitro colbrew les. Colombi specializes and ready
to drink coalbrew with a range of flavors and varieties.
Starbucks also offers cold brewin bottles, along with unique coffee
forward flavors like vanilla sweet cream. Folks. Unfortunately, that's all

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the time that We have a for today's episode of
the Coffee and caffe Podcast, a show dedicated to all
you caffeine fiends out there. My cup just ran out,
so I'm gonna have to go make another. What are
you drinking on? Until next time,