Cold-brewed Coffee

[mhoffman]

How does one cold brew coffee? I want to try this.

[mhoffman]

Thanks, all!

[jkent]

See http://www.filtron.com - I have been making all of my coffee this way for a few years now. I like the taste - it seems less acidic, and is more convenient. You can buy a pound of coffee, grind it at the store, then use it all while it's fresh by brewing it right away. It also allows you to reclaim counter space taken up by a coffee maker and grinder.

[free sample addict aka Tracy L]

Here is an earlier discussion:

http://chowhound.com/topics/show/3052...

[SilverlakeGirl]

Here's a recipe from the Food Maven otherwise known as Arthur Schwartz. I keep meaning to make it:

http://www.thefoodmaven.com/diary/arc...

[The Chowhound Team]

The "How to brew cold coffee" replies have been the moved to Home Cooking:

http://chowhound.com/topics/show/307938

[subinai]

I think you let the grounds steep in the water over a period of time often overnight. I think this is correct, not too sure.

[mhoffman]

Isn't a high temperature (~180 ̊F) necessary to extract certain delicious compounds?

[wleatherette]

cold-brewed coffee is really good for iced coffee drinks. you don't need to water down the drink by adding too much ice, and the flavor is really strong. it's also a lot less acidic than a regular brew.