DIY Cold Brew

DIY Cold Brew Cold brew is a hot new trend in the coffee world. Everywhere from your favorite local coffee shop to national chains like Starbucks & Dunkin Donuts offers it. There’s nothing more refreshing than a cold sip of java, especially with spring around the corner. So isn’t cold brew just like an iced coffee? They look exactly the same. The answer is…NO! Iced coffee is hot coffee poured over a cup of ice, it takes less than a minute to make. Cold brew coffee is brewed in room temperature water overnight (at least up to eight hours), then poured over ice. Cold brew offers a smoother and richer flavor, it doesn’t get watery like iced coffee. It’s also lower in acidity too! Save time & money and start brewing at home! RECIPE: Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup ground coffee 4 cups room temperature water Pitcher or jar Mesh strainer (cheese cloth, or clean dish towel) Directions: Place coffee in pitcher and pour water over top. Stir until well combined. Seal and let it sit in fridge for at least 8 hours (overnight works best!) Pour mixture over a strainer into bowl. Rinse pitcher of leftover grounds. Strain coffee a second time back into pitcher. Enjoy! (Store in fridge, & it will last up to a week)