Some days I wake up thinking I'd be completely fine without my cup of coffee only to realize mid- lecture that I actually really needed it. I've become somewhat dependent on it, -which is terrible, trust me I know, but amidst the long days and late nights, I think its the only thing that keeps me going.
Oh yes, I've also taken up another hobby: calligraphy -obviously still in the works though!
I suppose I can speak for the majority of my class (and possibly the entire dental school) that coffee is a part of our lifestyle and it really is a necessity, an expensive necessity at that. At $2 for a decent cup of joe, coffee ain't cheap! But with little time and the dire need to stay awake, we really don't have a choice. Well, that's what I thought until I discovered how much easier and cheaper it is to just make cold brew!
I generally like my coffee black, no sugar no creamer. And for all you avid black coffee drinkers, it becomes very apparent when your coffee isn't fresh or it's just plain old as it becomes very, very acidic. So Jess -my neighbor, educated me on all the little minute details and differences in brewing coffee, from french press, drip coffee to cold brewing and she explained how the heating process actually speeds up the release of these acidic compounds. Cold brewing on the other hand, delays this process and it really encompasses all the rich and true aromas of your coffee beans, interesting isn't it?! So much science.
I honestly can't go back to regular coffee anymore because this just tastes so much better and I really feel like what I'm smelling is what I'm tasting. Plus, I can make a huge pitcher of it and it'll last me a whole week, imagine how many $2 cups you'd be saving!
Here you are, your ultimate guide to cold brew your own coffee -you can thank me later.
Fresh coffee beans (grounded)
A large pitcher
Coffee filters
Mesh strainer
Depending on how big your pitcher is, add about 1 cup of ground coffee for every 3 quarts (or 12 cups) of room temperature/cold water. Make sure you mix it well and allow for it to steep for about 12-16 hours. The longer you allow it to steep, the stronger it is! When the 12 hour steeping period is up, place a coffee filter over the mesh strainer and strain your coffee into another container. Once it is all strained, place and store in the fridge or you can immediately serve it over ice!
Happy Monday,
Theresa
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