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    Cold Brew Coffee Float

    Published: Jul 19, 2020 · Modified: Mar 4, 2024 by Floured Frame · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    It’s the summer of 2020, most of us are still stuck at home because of the lockdown. A lot of us are taking up new projects or hobbies to try out. Some of you are trying out sourdough, working out more, planting, etc. Well, why don’t we add something to that list — making cold brew coffee. Let’s face it, it’s just way too hot to be having “hot coffee” right now. Cold brew is the perfect drink to make for the summer, and to make things even better, adding a scoop of ice cream. I mean, who needs milk in their coffee when you can get ice cream. You can get both your caffeine and sugar kick for the day!

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    Now, don’t get this mistaken for iced coffee, they are not the same thing. Yes, there is a difference. Cold brew is never heated, it sits in room-temperature water for 12 hours. Meanwhile, iced coffee is just hot coffee that is cooled down. And this can affect the way the coffee tastes. For example, cold brew is less acidic and can taste sweeter than iced coffee. Because the cold brew takes a long time, it has a lower acidity level. This makes this easier and smoother to drink, compared to hot coffee which has a slightly bitter taste. 

    I usually don’t drink black coffee, but I can drink cold brew without any added sugar or milk! But, keep in mind that this is a concentrate, so drinking a whole cup might not be the best. How I like to drink this is I fill my glass with ice, then fill it halfway with the cold brew concentrate, and the rest with water. Then, if I’m feeling extra fancy, I would add a scoop of vanilla ice cream! If black coffee isn’t your jam, you can add some non-dairy milk for a delicious iced latte!

    Let’s talk about coffee grounds:

    I suggest buying whole-bean coffee and freshly grinding it up yourself at home. However, I know most people won’t have a coffee grinder at home, so you can take your bag of beans to any coffee shop and ask them to grind it for you. For cold brew, you want coarsely ground coffee. Anything finer, and you can risk over-steeping your coffee, which can end up being too bitter to drink. I have a burr grinder and a hand grinder, which you can check out here: 

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    Here are reasons why you should be making cold brew at home:

    • It’s too easy to make.
    • It’s more affordable than buying at a coffee shop.
    • It tastes smooth and refreshing.
    • Cold brew is less acidic, less bitter, and sweeter than regular coffee.
    • It’s concentrated, so you only need half of what you’d normally drink. Plus, you can make a big batch and it will last the entire week!
    • You can add ice cream to make a fun caffeinated drink!
    • And IT’S. EASY. TO. MAKE.

    If you found this recipe easy and fun to make, let me know in the comments! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag me in your photo @flouredframe!

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    Cold Brew Coffee Float

    Keisha
    Cold brew is the perfect drink to make for the summer, and to make things even better, adding a scoop of ice cream. I mean, who needs milk in their coffee when you can get ice cream. You can get both your caffeine and sugar kick for the day!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Brew Time 12 hours hrs
    Course Drink
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 Servings

    Equipment

    • Large jar or container that can hold about 4-5 cups of liquid
    • Fine mesh strainer
    • Coffee filter or cheesecloth
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 85 grams Fresh, coarse ground coffee
    • 960 grams Filtered water
    • Your favorite non-dairy vanilla ice cream
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    Instructions
     

    • Take a large jar/container that can fit a little over 4 cups. I used a 4 cup pyrex measuring glass. Combine the coffee and water, and stir to combine. Cover with a lid or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Let the coffee sit in room temp for 12-18 hours.
    • When your cold brew is ready, take a fine mesh strainer and place a coffee filter or cheesecloth over. Pour the coffee through the strainer into a liquid measuring cup or pitcher. Allow to chill in the fridge or use it right away. (See notes)
    • To serve, fill a glass with ice and fill it with the cold brew. Add a scoop of your favorite non-dairy vanilla ice cream and enjoy! If you find the coffee is too strong you can add in a bit of water to dilute it. The cold brew will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    • Adding a coffee filter or cheesecloth over the strainer will help the filter the beans thoroughly and catch any fine bits. 
    • If you want to make a bigger batch, just double or triple the quantity.

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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