Months ago I replaced my aging drip coffee maker with a Ninja CM410 which has SCA certification for proper brewing temperatures. The unit has some extra features like a milk frother and an option for "over ice" delivery.
Despite being an old codger I'd never had iced coffee save a Charbuck's Frapaccino which was too laden with chemicals and sweeter than I like.
Decided to through caution to the wind and brew up an iced coffee with the CM401. Spiked the output with a splash of Kamora (Kahlua alternative) and some half n half. Oh my... really really delicious and refreshing during these hot days here.
I've read comparos between iced coffee and cold brew and have decided to stick with what I'm enjoying so much.
Any others here enjoy iced coffee?
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July 16, 2020, 12:33 PM
flesheatingvirus
Whenever I stop by my local coffee/donut place, I'll get a cold brew. Not only is it pretty good, but no carbs (Type 1 diabetic), unlike lattes, mochas, etc.
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July 16, 2020, 12:34 PM
phxtoad
I like hot and iced. I french press hot at home, but order iced when out. Usually an iced Americano with an extra shot, a splash of non-fat, and a bit of extra sugar... Sipping one from Dutch Bros right now.
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July 16, 2020, 12:35 PM
280nosler
I've been drinking cold brew coffee for over 5 years now. I went from hot coffee, to iced coffee, to cold brew.
Whenever Chamelion is on sale, I stock up. Otherwise, I use my hario to make 32 ounces at a time.
July 16, 2020, 12:39 PM
280nosler
quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus: Whenever I stop by my local coffee/donut place, I'll get a cold brew. Not only is it pretty good, but no carbs (Type 1 diabetic), unlike lattes, mochas, etc.
But I've yet to convince myself that the iced coffee I'm getting from my CM401 isn't good enough.
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July 16, 2020, 12:52 PM
280nosler
Have you ever tried cold brew? Cold brew and iced coffee are about as similar as hot tea, and powdered iced tea.
They say it has less acid, but I don't buy it.
July 16, 2020, 12:52 PM
HRK
Cold Brew here, there are plenty of concentrated offerings at the Public, however I stick to Stock, or Califia unsweetened, occasionally Startbucks when it's on sale.
Been thinking of DIY as an alternative...
July 16, 2020, 12:54 PM
BigSwede
No, no, no, never
I have made it a habit to never say never but I feel comfortable with this one
July 16, 2020, 12:55 PM
tatortodd
Iced coffee is OK, but seems to increase the coffee's bitterness. In other words, the same batch of beans brewed identically and drank hot would be less bitter than drinking after pouring over ice.
I'm a fan of cold brew. I have two of the 1.5 liter versions. Same exact coffee beans as before will be less bitter than hot or iced coffee. Modifications I make for cold brewing:
normally I drink medium roast coffee, but I prefer dark roast coffee for cold brewing. Cold brewing doesn't get as much flavor out of the beans as my SCA certified Technivorm Moccamaster so I compensate with a bolder roast.
I normally grind my beans fine (Baratza Virtuoso setting is 14) for hot coffee, but I open it up to a setting of 30 or 32 for cold brew. This drastically cuts the solids getting out of the cold brewer's strainer basket into the coffee.
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July 16, 2020, 12:58 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by 280nosler: Have you ever tried cold brew? Cold brew and iced coffee are about as similar as hot tea, and powdered iced tea.
No. As said this was my first experience with iced coffee. I use quality fresh roasted beans and the result is as smooth and non-bitter as my hot coffee.
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July 16, 2020, 01:05 PM
HRK
All the cold brewers I've found are small, guess to fit into those tiny hip fridges in the tiny little apartments in big cities LOL
I'd be making this stuff daily... Love to make one pot or two a week, not 7....
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really really delicious and refreshing during these hot days here.
