Chill Out with a Cold Brew Coffee
Summer is here and there is no better way to get a caffeine hit than with a delicious cold brew coffee. Cool and refreshing, packed with wonderful, robust flavours, cold brews make the perfect treat on these sunny days.
What Coffee Should Be Used in Cold Brew?
If you are looking for a sweet, creamy drink, look for a medium roast bean from Costa Rica or Guatemala, while Kenyan and Ethiopian coffee beans will result in a fruitier, more refreshing cold brew.
We recommend going for a rich, well-rounded flavour, in a coarse grind, such as our Percolator grind.
How to Prepare Cold Brew
Cold brew involves a longer preparation method than an iced coffee, with ground coffee being added to cold water and allowed to brew, in a cold environment, for usually for between 12 and 24 hours.
You may find that cold brew coffee is a little smoother and naturally sweeter than iced coffee, as the subtle characteristics of particular coffee beans are slowly and gently extracted over a longer period of time than with an iced coffee.
- Start with a quality coffee bean that has been coarsely ground. We would recommend our ‘Percolator’ grind pre-ground coffees as an ideal coarseness.
- A good ratio of ground coffee to water is 1:8, so 50g of coffee to 400ml of water for example.
- Put the coffee and water in a jug or jar and give it a very gentle stir.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator and leave it to infuse for at least 12 hours, but not more than 24 hours.
- After 12-24 hours, you can discard the coffee grounds if using a device with a filter or strain the coffee through coffee filter paper or a few pieces of kitchen towel into another clean container.
- Now your cold brew coffee is ready and can be enjoyed with the addition of ice or milk!
Coffee Machines for Cold Brews
JURA J10 15664 Diamond Black Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
The J10 is a work of art, combining sophistication, elegance and style. There is no classic coffee drink that it cannot serve to perfection, utilising the Cold Extraction Process to prepare Cold Brew coffees with the espresso method and delivering superb quality in every cup.
Gaggia Magenta Prestige Grey On Ice Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
The innovative Over Ice coffee introduces a new way to taste the drink we all love. With a simple touch, the Gaggia Magenta Prestige will make a coffee that is ideal to taste over ice cubes. The special extraction process preserves the quality of coffee even at a lower temperature - aromas are preserved, brewing is a bit slower, and the result is a drink that can be tasted just as it is, or enriched with milk, plant-based drinks, and sweeteners of any kind.
JURA Z10 15423 Diamond Black Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
A masterpiece of Swiss engineering, the JURA Z10 opens up a whole new dimension in the enjoyment of coffee with the introduction of cold brew specialities. This is made possible thanks to the pioneering Cold Extraction Process. In this process, cold water is slowly pulsed through the freshly ground coffee under high pressure. The result is a completely new way of experiencing coffee – refreshing, energising and with a wonderfully balanced aroma.
De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro Hot & Cold Brew EC9865.M Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
Whether you are a hot or a cold coffee drinker, the La Specialista Maestro allows you to craft your favourite drink at home. Create a deliciously refreshing Cold Brew drink in less than five minutes, thanks to the innovative Cold Extraction Technology.
Cold Brew Accessories
Coffee Filter Pot
This elegant and stylish glass filter pot, made from quality Pyrex glass and wood, makes deeply flavoured and aromatic cold brews with ease.
Vacuum Travel Bottle
Keep your coffees at the perfect temperature with this durable, stainless steel vacuum bottle. Prepare iced coffees, cold brews and other chilled drinks in the fridge, and keep them cool and refreshing on your travels.