While a simple glass of cold brew coffee over ice is fantastic, did you know your homemade brew is also an amazing ingredient? That’s right! Don’t just drink it; get creative in the kitchen! We’re sharing 3 super simple and tasty cold brew coffee recipes (plus a bonus dessert!) that use your cold brew (either the ready-to-drink kind or concentrate) in delicious new ways.
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Walk into any coffee shop on a warm day (or check the cold drinks section at the grocery store), and you’ll see options like “Cold Brew” and “Iced Coffee.” They both look pretty similar, right? Just cold coffee, usually served over ice, maybe with some milk. So, are they just different names for the same thing?
Nope! While they might look alike in the cup, cold brew and iced coffee are fundamentally different drinks, made using completely opposite methods. Understanding the difference helps you know what you’re ordering, why they taste distinct, and which one you might prefer to make at home.
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Alright, so you’ve brewed your first batch of smooth, delicious homemade cold brew using our simple guide. High five! It tastes great black or with a splash of milk, right? But maybe you’re seeing those fancy flavored cold brews at the coffee shop and wondering… could I do that at home?
YES! And the best part? You don’t need sugary, artificial syrups to do it. Adding natural, delicious flavors to your homemade cold brew is super easy.
Ready to take your brew from “nice” to “WOW!”? Here are 3 simple methods to try:
(more…)Alright, so you’ve brewed your first batch of smooth, delicious homemade cold brew using our simple guide. High five! It tastes great black or with a splash of milk, right? But maybe you’re seeing those fancy flavoured cold brews at the coffee shop and wondering… could I do that at home?
YES! And the best part? You don’t need sugary, artificial syrups to do it. Adding natural, delicious flavours to your homemade cold brew is super easy.
Ready to take your brew from “nice” to “WOW!”? Here are 3 simple methods to try:
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Love that super smooth, rich, never-bitter coffee you get from the fancy coffee shop’s cold brew tap? Wish you could have it every day without draining your wallet?
Well, guess what? You totally can! Making incredibly delicious cold brew coffee right in your own kitchen is ridiculously easy. Seriously. No fancy machines, no special skills needed. If you can stir water and coffee together, you can make amazing cold brew.
So, what is cold brew anyway? It’s simply coffee brewed using cold or room temperature water over a long time (like 12-24 hours), instead of using hot water for just a few minutes like regular coffee. This slow, cool process works magic on the flavour.
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So, you took the leap! You ditched that noisy blade grinder and got yourself a proper burr grinder (high five!). You’re grinding fresh beans right before you brew… but maybe your coffee still tastes a bit… off? Sometimes bitter, sometimes sour, never quite perfect?
Don’t worry, you haven’t wasted your money! There’s one more crucial piece to the perfect-cup puzzle: the size of your coffee grounds. Getting this right is just as important as grinding fresh!
Using the wrong grind size for your coffee maker is a super common mistake, and it’s often the secret culprit behind a bad brew. But luckily, it’s easy to fix! This simple cheat sheet will explain why size matters and give you a starting point for matching your grind to your brewer.
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Dreaming of making coffee at home that tastes just as good as your favorite cafe? You bought good beans, you’ve got your coffee maker ready… but something’s still missing. Could it be your grinder?
If you’re using one of those little grinders with a propeller-like blade inside (you know, the ones that sound like a tiny airplane taking off!), you might be accidentally sabotaging your brew!
Lots of us start with blade grinders because they’re cheap. But trust me, upgrading is one of the biggest steps you can take towards truly delicious coffee. Here are 3 big reasons why ditching that blade grinder makes a world of difference:
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That moment at the coffee counter… the menu board blurring into a sea of milky, caffeinated options. Latte? Cappuccino? Flat White? What is an Espresso Macchiato, anyway? If you’ve ever felt a flicker of panic trying to decide, wondering which drink holds that perfect balance of coffee kick and creamy comfort for you, you’re definitely not alone.
But fear not! Unlocking the secrets behind these cafe staples is easier than you think. They all start with rich espresso, but the magic (and the main difference) lies in the amount of milk and the texture of the foam added. Ready to finally master the menu and order like a true coffee insider? Let’s dive in.
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