So, this looks like the start of a relatively new community (at least for me), and we surely have some new people coming over from the coffee subreddit, so let’s get some conversation going!

What’s your current favorite brew method? I’ve been really getting into my flat bottom brew lately, with the Stagg XF. I just feel it’s been a bit more forgiving than my v60, and it’s been pulling out some pretty solid tasting notes in my latest beans.

What’re y’all brewing with?

EDIT: I absolutely love the traction this post got! And I love seeing all the methods everyone is using daily. Thank you all

  • @zipsglacier
    3•1 year ago

    I’m astounded that this is the only mention of cold brew here. It’s great! Listen people, if you haven’t tried this before, here’s what you do: Next time you’re making your daily coffee, get a jar and make cold brew at the same time. Then you can try it later when it’s ready.

    • put what you think is a reasonable amount of grounds in a jar
    • then put a bunch more, and a little more to be sure
    • fill the rest of the jar with water and put a lid on
    • shake it if you want
    • let it sit 12–24 hours on the counter, or 24–48 hours on the fridge
    • strain the grounds out however works for you. If you’re a coffee drinker, you probably have some kind of strainer that will work, but if not, you can shake the mixture (again) so that the ground sink to the bottom, and then (optional) wait a bit for sediment and then pour carefully.

    I now do cold brew almost all the time. It takes the same amount of time whether you make a large or small batch, so I make 4 days worth, and over the last 2 days I start another 48 hour batch.

    • swanOP
      4•1 year ago

      I definitely enjoy cold brew, especially during summer, but it generally pretty muted in flavor compared to a pourover or French press. I usually make it when I get a bag of beans that I am a bit disappointed with, as a lot of the underlying tasting notes aren’t as present in cold brew and it still allows me to enjoy the coffee.

      I mean, heck, I want to get some whip cream canisters and nitrogen canisters to make my own nitro cold brew as another coffee project.

      • @zipsglacier
        2•1 year ago

        That’s a good point. It’s also less bitter than some other methods, which people may or may not prefer.

    • @ted_pikul
      1•1 year ago

      I really want to try this, but hot coffee is my comfort blanket. Would you recommend heating it and if so how? Is cold brew best served over ice, room temperature, or just chilled in your opinion?

      • @zipsglacier
        2•1 year ago

        I often heat it up, just put it in the microwave. I also often cut it with water, depending on how strong I want it to be. I think it’s good at any temp!