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Frothed Cold Brew

August 23, 2019 by Cody

Simple and refreshing, this “stout-styled”, cold frothed, cold brew coffee is a unique change of pace!  

Simple and refreshing, this "stout-styled", cold frothed, cold brew coffee is a unique change of pace!

As summer rolls around, I start to gain a thirst for cold coffee.  On hot days, I need a thirst quenching pick me up, not an increased body temperature. If this isn’t in a solo cup for the road, I’m serving it up in a pint glass for cool comfort that almost makes you feel like you’re drinking a stout instead of coffee.

The Best Coffee for Cold Brew

As with most coffee recipes, the type of roast used depends on your personal preference.  For the best cold brew, I typically stick with medium to dark roasts.  That doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to do the same.  In choosing the perfect roast for you, things to keep in mind are acidity, flavor, and brew time. The general rule of thumb is the lighter the roast, the higher the acidity, and the longer the brew time (for cold brew).  

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

Brewing cold coffee couldn’t be any easier.  The easiest way is to use a cold coffee maker.  Toddy and Takeya are both good options with the latter being my favorite for reasons of simplicity. I recently bought a cold brew infuser from World Market that works great. If you don’t have a cold coffee maker, no worries!  I spent years just putting coffee and water in a glass container to strain into my cup when I was ready to drink.

Tips for the Best Frothed Cold Brew

Choose the right roast for you.  As mentioned above, I would recommend a medium to dark roast but that is not an “etched in stone” rule.  By all means, choose whatever your taste buds prefer.  If you do choose a light roast, however, make sure you increase the brew time to about 24 hours. For this particular drink, I highly recommend using a dark roast.

Consider flavor blends.  When it comes to hot coffee, I’m typically not a fan of flavor blends. But with cold coffee, it’s a different story! Iced Hazelnut Coffee is one of my favorites. I’ve used other blends, such as a Vanilla, that also produce some pretty tasty beverages (I may just have to try that with this recipe!!)

Add milk or a non-dairy substitute.  While I enjoy the occasional latte or cappuccino, I usually drink my coffee black.  Again, with cold brew, my preferences are different.  2-3 ounces of milk helps create a creamy texture and provides a touch of sweetness that helps balance the drink. Almond, cashew, macadamia, or oat milk are great substitutes here.

Mind the grind.  If you are grinding your own beans.  Make sure not to go too fine, or you could end up with a bitter brew.  A medium to coarse grind is ideal for cold brew.

Can You Froth Almond Milk?

Yes! With frothing for hot coffee beverages, there are some important things to account for like temperature, tools, chemical makeup, etc. but that is a topic for another post.  Its much simpler with cold frothing.  Just get some almond milk (or your choice of milk) and a milk frother. Pour the cold milk into a mixing glass, place the frother in the milk, and press the button. Froth until you have reached your preferred frothiness. 

Flavor God Chocolate Donut Recipe

If you haven’t figured it out yet, I use Flavor God Seasonings quite a bit.  This is a perfect recipe for Chocolate Donut Seasoning.  Add a pinch of this on top of the Frothed Cold Brew for a well rounded flavor profile that’ll make you feel like your having coffee and donuts.

Other Coffee Recipes:

Iced Hazelnut Coffee

Cold Brew Coffee

 

Frothed Cold Brew

Simple and refreshing, a cold frothed cold brew coffee is a unique change of pace!

Ingredients

  • 12-14 ounces of cold brew coffee
  • 2-4 ounces of cold frothed vanilla almond mild
  • pinch of Flavor God Chocolate Doughnut Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Ditch the ice for this beast!!! We don’t need any dilution weakening the punch.
  2. Pour the coffee into your preferred cup/glass. A dark roast is ideal for this one.
  3. In a separate cup, pour the milk and froth using a cold milk frother. For a more “stout” vibe, I use frothed vanilla almond milk to give it that creamy texture and garnish with a pinch of Flavor God Chocolate Donut seasoning to add those chocolate notes.

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Iced Hazelnut Coffee

August 20, 2019 by Cody

This iced hazelnut coffee is a cool, refreshing pick-me-up for the warmer days.

This iced hazelnut coffee is a cool, refreshing pick-me-up for the warmer days.

 

As much as I love coffee, to be honest, there are just times where a steaming cup of joe won’t cut it.  Like right after an early morning run or in the middle of a hot afternoon, for a couple of examples.  So, I supplement with this chilled version during those times to keep me going.

I have never been big on flavored coffee blends.  Especially when it comes to hot coffee.  But with cold coffee, its a different story! Hazelnut Iced Coffee is one of my absolute favorites.

How to Make Hazelnut Iced Coffee

Make Cold Brew Coffee. Pick your favorite Hazelnut Coffee blend and make your cold brew using your preferred method.  For steps on how to make Cold Brew Coffee, click here.

Pour over ice. Fill your cup of ice about 2/3s of the way full with cold brew hazelnut coffee.

Top with Milk.  Fill the remaining 1/3 of the cup with your choice of milk

This iced hazelnut coffee is a cool, refreshing pick-me-up for the warmer days.

Can You Use Almond Milk with Iced Coffee?

Absolutely! And, unlike hot coffee, you don’t have to worry about curdling.  In the recipe below, I actually use Vanilla Almond Milk to add a touch of sweetness.  Cashew milk, oat milk, macadamia milk and coconut milk are also good substitute options for dairy.  If you do choose any of these, make sure to shake the carton before you pour because they have tendency to settle. When I’m drinking iced coffee, it is typically mixed with one of these as they seem to sit a bit lighter on the belly in comparison to regular milk.  

Iced Hazelnut Coffee

This iced hazelnut coffee is a cool, refreshing pick-me-up for the warmer days.

This iced hazelnut coffee is a cool, refreshing pick-me-up for the warmer days.

Ingredients

  • 8-10 ounces of cold brew hazelnut coffee
  • 2-4 ounces of vanilla almond milk

Instructions

    Simply fill your cup with ice, pour the desired amount of cold brew over ice, and top with your preferred amount of milk (for this one, I prefer vanilla almond milk).  This is similar to the Jack & Coke concept.  The perfect ratio depends on the person drinking it, so play around and find yours. For starters, try this one.

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Cold Brew Coffee

August 20, 2019 by Cody

This thirst quenching cold brew coffee provides the same pick me up as it’s steamy ancestor and is great for those hot summer afternoons. 

This thirst quenching cold brew coffee provides the same pick me up as it's steamy ancestor and is great for those hot summer afternoons. 

 

One of my very first coffee drinks that wasn’t from my grandfather’s Stanley thermos, was actually recommended by the very same person who has helped start my blogging adventure.  We were visiting a college campus and took a break near the campus Starbucks. I was 17, and knew nothing about coffee and she was like, “you’ll probably like this”.  Two Mocha Frappuccinos later, I had enough energy to read the library, take the GRE, and apply to Grad School all before lunch.  P.S. I did not attend college that following year.

That is where my love for cold coffee began.  As much as I love coffee, to be honest, there are just times where a steaming cup of joe won’t cut it.  Like right after an early morning run or in the middle of a hot afternoon, for a couple of examples.  So, I supplement with this chilled version during those times to keep me going.

The Best Coffee for Cold Brew

As with most coffee recipes, the type of roast used depends on your personal preference.  For the best cold brew, I typically stick with medium to dark roasts.  That doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to do the same.  In choosing the perfect roast for you, things to keep in mind are acidity, flavor, and brew time. The general rule of thumb is the lighter the roast, the higher the acidity, and the longer the brew time (for cold brew).  

This thirst quenching cold brew coffee provides the same pick me up as it's steamy ancestor and is great for those hot summer afternoons. 

How to Make Cold Brew Coffee

Brewing cold coffee couldn’t be any easier.  The easiest way is to use a cold coffee maker.  Toddy and Takeya are both good options with the latter being my favorite for reasons of simplicity. I recently bought a cold brew infuser from World Market that works great. If you don’t have a cold coffee maker, no worries!  I spent years just putting coffee and water in a glass container to strain into my cup when I was ready to drink.

Tips for the Best Cold Brew Coffee

Choose the right roast for you.  As mentioned above, I would recommend a medium to dark roast but that is not an “etched in stone” rule.  By all means, choose whatever your taste buds prefer.  If you do choose a light roast, however, make sure you increase the brew time to about 24 hours.

Consider flavor blends.  When it comes to hot coffee, I’m typically not a fan of flavor blends. But with cold coffee, it’s a different story! Iced Hazelnut Coffee is one of my favorites. I’ve used other blends, such as a Vanilla, that also produce some pretty tasty beverages.

Add milk or a non-dairy substitute.  While I enjoy the occasional latte or cappuccino, I usually drink my coffee black.  Again, with cold brew, my preferences are different.  2-3 ounces of milk helps create a creamy texture and provides a touch of sweetness that helps balance the drink. Almond, cashew, macadamia, or oat milk are great substitutes here.

Mind the grind.  If you are grinding your own beans.  Make sure not to go too fine, or you could end up with a bitter brew.  A medium to coarse grind is ideal for cold brew.

These are two of my favorite cold coffee drinks:

Iced Hazelnut Coffee

Frothed Cold Brew

Cold Brew Coffee

Cold Brew Coffee

Ingredients

  • 12-14 tbsp of ground coffee
  • 1 quart of water

Instructions

  1. If you’re using a specific cold brew device, follow those
    instructions. If you’re doing your own thing, then this should produce some
    tasty cold brew:
  2. Place 12-14 tbsp of ground coffee into approximately 1 quart of water.
  3. If the grinds aren’t in an infuser, give it a quick stir.
  4. Place in refrigerator for 8-12 hours.
  5. Then, you’re ready to enjoy.

    I typically make this in the evening and let it sit overnight.  I recommend enjoying this within 7-10 days.

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