Why Cold Pressed Coffee is Worth the Hype
I love coffee. As a mom of two human alarm clocks who historically love to mix it up — 5:30 AM on a Tuesday… 7 AM on a Wednesday… 4:15 for no reason on a Thursday!!!?? — being able to power up my Keurig and whip up a cup of quick delicious brew helps me adjust to the early morning chaos.
But some mornings, there’s just no time for waiting even the few minutes it takes to make an individual cup…and Momma needs that jolt and needs it stat.
Enter cold pressed coffee.
What Is Cold Pressed Coffee Though?
Not to be confused with iced coffee, cold pressed coffee is brewed by allowing ground beans to soak for a long period of time (usually 12 -14 hours but can vary depending on the brewer) thereby breaking down the beans in it’s own water. The brew is then run through a filter to strain the grounds and voila! Cold pressed coffee.
Cold pressed is revered for being less acidic, which creates a smoother, sweeter, less bitter tasting cup-a-Joe. There’s also an organic creaminess that I’ve found, requiring less additions of things like actual cream.
But, Like, Is It Really Worth The Hype?
As with many things this comes down to a question of personal taste. Yes. It can be delicious if you like a more-mild coffee. And even stronger espresso type beans can be very flavorful and full creating a less intense, potentially well rounded brew. It’s worth experimenting with different brands of coffee before you commit to being pro or no on cold pressed.
The first time I tried cold brew, I had a sip of a friend’s cup who tends to prefer a really strong dark cup of coffee. I found his brew too strong for my taste. But since then, I’ve been able to find the right mix of beans and cream to hit that sweet spot of a refreshing jolt.
You Can Home Brew to Save Money
No doubt you may have seen the bottles of cold brew at your local coffee shop or grocery store. Starbucks has also recently gotten into the cold-pressed game. Purchasing individual bottles can quickly tally up to be kind of expensive, especially if you become a regular cold pressed junkie.
If you don’t mind treating yourself, go for it! But if you’d prefer to save on this particular expense there are amazing products (Such as this at $15 on Amazon) to help you brew at home. Even better, many cold brew aficionados assert that using cheap canned coffee is perfectly fine for a delicious cup. I tend to use the largest size canister of pretty much anything from Trader Joes. Something about the lack of heat in the brewing process makes inexpensive coffee tastes better than the label would otherwise suggest.
Be Ready to Plan Ahead
It’s worth mentioning again that it can take hours to brew at home…often 12 -14 hours. To make sure you’re prepared, think ahead. Personally, I like to set it all up at night after the boys have gone to bed, and have my brew ready to go the next morning.
Are you a Cold pressed expert? What are some of your favorite spots to pick up a bottle? Comment below.
