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My summer cold brew trial turned me into a believer
I used to shrug off cold brew as just trendy junk, but last July changed everything. A buddy kept going on about how smooth his homemade batch was, so I finally caved and put some together. I grabbed a bag of medium roast beans, ground them coarse, and let them steep in water for a full day. When I tasted it, I was blown away by how mellow and sweet it was, with none of the bitter bite I get from hot coffee. It totally flipped my view on what coffee could be. Now, I brew a pitcher every weekend, and it's my go-to when the sun's beating down. If you're on the fence like I was, give it a honest shot with your favorite beans.
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anna_hill1mo ago
Actually, lighter roasts often shine in cold brew. They keep more of their fruity or floral notes during the long steep, which can get lost with a dark roast. I found a nice light roast gives it a cleaner, more complex taste than just more body.
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danielm481mo ago
Totally agree on the mellow and sweet thing, that's what makes cold brew a GAME changer. I found that using a darker roast can give it even more body without the bitterness. Once you dial in your steep time, it's hard to go back to regular iced coffee.
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