Cold Brew Coffee Tips
Cold brew coffee is a solution for coffee lovers looking to make their coffee habit less irritating to their GI tract. Low acid coffee is highly sought after for similar reasons. One of the top questions received at Grumpy Goat Coffee centers around coffee acidity and types of coffee origins and brew methods that can help control coffee acidity.
1. What is the best way to make cold brew?
We suggest an 18-24 hour steep with a ratio of 16 oz of coffee to 1.25 gallons of water. If you find that the result lacks flavor, try a longer steep time. Or, adjust your ratio of coffee to water to your personal taste.
2. If I order whole bean coffee, how coarse of a grind should I request to make my own cold brew?
Use a coarse grind to make cold brew, like you would for a french press style coffee. A course grind increases the surface area that the coffee can interact with the water to optimize the steeping process.
3. Is it ok, and tasty, to warm up cold brew to make it hot for morning enjoyment?
Yes! Warming up your cold brew is perfectly fine.
4. Does the cold brew process make it have less caffeine – and by about how much?
Despite your desire to reduce acid intake, we know you still want to enjoy that kick. The good news is that no caffeine is lost during the cold brew process.
5. What is Nitro Cold Brew?
Nitro cold brew is essentially regular cold brew that’s been infused with nitrogen, resulting in a creamy, frothy texture from microbubbles and a subtly sweeter flavor, while regular cold brew is simply brewed with cold water and then served.
Nitro Cold Brew will have the following characteristics:
Texture:
Nitrogen gas creates microbubbles that lead to a velvety-smooth, creamy texture, similar to a stout beer, without adding milk or cream.
Flavor:
Nitrogen infusion can subtly enhance the flavor of the coffee, potentially reducing bitterness and adding a hint of sweetness.
Aesthetic:
The result is a visually appealing beverage with a rich, foamy head and a cascading effect as the nitrogen bubbles rise.
Preservation:
Nitrogen can also help preserve coffee flavor by displacing oxygen, which can cause oxidation and lead to a stale taste.
Mouthfeel:
The nitrogen bubbles create a light, bubbly mouthfeel, making the coffee feel smoother and more refreshing.
Feel free to read our article about how the cold brew process yields low acid coffee which dives deeper into the subject.
One coffee origin that you can depend upon to make your cold brew is Grumpy Goat’s Colombian dark roast. Regardless of the origin you select it is helpful to use one that would make a bigger, bolder cup so that you have enough flavor extracting during the cold water steep.
Another helpful article to check out is about the difference between iced coffee and cold brew. Iced coffee is made by simply cooling down hot brewed coffee and is not a process that will result in low acid coffee.
You may email our roaster to order Grumpy Goat cold brew in 16 ounce bottles, half gallon or full gallon sizes.
