COLD BREW

 Cold brew. The method of brewing coffee that takes the longest. For those that drink cold brew religiously, I have heard two main reasons as to why: they do not like hot coffee, or for health reasons. Health is a good reason to drink cold brew over hot coffee or espresso. Cold brew is close to 70% less acidic than hot coffee. This proves very beneficial for people with stomach issues. Due to grounds not being exposed to high temperatures, cold brew tends to be sweeter and smoother than hot coffee. As well as it will be less bitter. If you're looking to an alternate for your latte, cutting cold brew with milk makes the perfect substitute. Since cold brew is made into a concentrate, it has to be cut with water to drink. So, insead of cutting it with water, if you cut it with the milk of your choice, then the cold brew latte will be smoother to taste and easier on your stomach than a regular latte. 

What you'll need: A container/jar/french press/or cold brew maker,( a cheese cloth or filter if not using a french press of cold brew maker), 1 cup of coursely ground coffee beans, and 3 cups of room temperature water. 

1. Pour the grounds into the jar, then pour the water over the grounds. Make sure that all of the grounds are emmersed in the water.

2. Let it sit out (in room temperature) for 18-24 hours.

3. Strain the cold brew concentrate

4. To drink: pour equal parts of the cold brew concentrate and the water & serve over ice.

5. Enjoy!!!!



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