Brew Guide for Coffee Lovers!

What is Cold Brew?

• Cold brew involves using cold water to brew ice coffee.
• The coffee beans are soaked in cold water and brewed for several hours.
• It results in a smooth, less acidic, and highly caffeinated cup of coffee.

Why Cold Brew?

• Cold Brew is a great way of stocking up on ice coffee during the summer.
• You can make a large batch and keep in the fridge for a week.
• It differs to regular ice coffee as it brings out the chocolate and caramel notes of coffee.
• It goes great with milk and syrup or just as it is!

What you will need:

• 100g medium ground beans
• 1000ml cold water
• Scale
• Dripper of your choice (Eg Hario V60, Chemex etc.)
• Paper filter
• Jug
• Cup
• Fridge

Tips

• Cold brew is forgiving when it comes to brewing time.
• If your cold brew is too strong, you can always dilute it with extra water at the end!

Steps

• STEP 1: Place 100g of medium ground beans into your container.
• STEP 2: Pour in 1000ml of filtered cold water into your container.
• STEP 3: Mix with a chopstick or any long item you have. This will help all the beans soak into the water for greater extraction.
• STEP 4: Place a lid onto of your container and then put in the fridge for 8 hours. You can make this before you sleep and it should be ready when you wake up!
• STEP 5: After 8 hours, mix one more time. This is important as it will help with filtering the cold brew.
• STEP 6: Using any paper filter you have, slowly filter the coffee into another container.
• STEP 7: Taste the cold brew as it is. If it is too strong, you can dilute it with some water or add milk.
• STEP 8: Enjoy! Cold brew is perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day! It’s very convenient to have as you can keep it in the fridge for a week.

MOKA POT:

The Moka pot is a great alternative to expensive espresso machines. It is a stove top coffee maker that brews coffee by the water passing upwards through the coffee beans, resulting in a full and pure extraction of your coffee. Although the Moka pot doesn't produce the crema that an espresso machine does, the taste is very similar. This makes it a great option for anyone who loves espresso but doesn't want to spend a lot of money.

One of the great things about the Moka pot is that it is small and compact, making it a popular choice for hikers and campers. It is also gas friendly, so it can be used when camping or in any situation where electricity is not available.

To make coffee using a Moka pot, you will need a kettle, 10g of finely ground beans, a scale, hot water at 100 degrees Celsius, and a cup.

Here are the steps to follow:

• Step 1: Unscrew the bottom and pour in hot water up until the bottom of the valve. Do not use cold water otherwise the coffee beans will burn as you are brewing.
• Step 2: Place the filter basket on top of the bottom chamber. Carefully place 10g of finely ground beans into the filter basket with a spoon.
• Step 3: Gently level off the coffee beans with your finger or a knife. Do not push the coffee down otherwise the water will not be able to filter through the Moka pot.
• Step 4: Screw on the top of the Moka pot. Be careful as the bottom chamber is full of hot water! Use a towel or a glove to hold it in place.
• Step 5: Place over a gas stove, over medium heat, just enough so that the flame covers the bottom. Do not use too high a flame otherwise it will burn the coffee and extract too quickly.
• Step 6: When the water in the bottom chamber begins to boil, the pressure will push the coffee upwards, into the top chamber. Open the lid to check it out!
• Step 7: Once all the coffee has passed through to the top chamber, it is ready. This should take around 2 to 2 and a half minutes. Pour into a cup and enjoy your espresso like coffee!
• Step 8:
  Enjoy! Moka pot is great for anyone that loves espresso. You can add foamed milk to make a latte or more water to make an americano. There are so many options!