So a while back a friend of mine asked me how to cold brew coffee and I told him I ‘d post a how-to guide that very night. It’s been a month and I haven’t done anything of that sort yet. Whoops. Anyways Mitch, here’s the comprehensive introduction to cold brew that I promised you. […]
Category: Coffee
Blue Bottle Oakland Lights Review
Grind Size: Coarse (will provide a photo next time) Brew Style: Flash Brew Time: 36 Hours Beans: Blend Conclusions/Thoughts: Blue Bottle describes this blend as having “fruit confection and warm spices” which immediately makes me think of a fruitcake, that said, these beans do not taste like a fruitcake when cold brewed (thankfully). The beans impart a very fruity and […]
Blue Bottle San Honduras Santa Elena Catracha Community Review
Grind Size: Coarse (will provide a photo next time) Brew Style: Flash Brew Time: 36 Hours Beans: Espresso Roast Conclusions/Thoughts: Like over Blue Bottle beans I’ve had in the past the cold brew is very fruit forward. There’s a hint of sourness and bitterness, but it’s not overwhelming and it has just enough to remind […]
Coffee 101: Roast Types
So if you were anything like me when I first got into coffee then to you all coffee is I’d a vehicle with which you deliver caffeine to your body. There’s nothing wrong with that, but I’d argue that coffee is more than just a means through which you can get your morning buzz so […]
Why I’m a coffee mad scientist
Have you ever had a cold cup of drip coffee before? It tastes like shit doesn’t it? It’s acidic, cold, and just overall a disappointing experience. Do you know why that is though? Well, it’s because when you brew coffee under hot water for extended periods of time what you end up drawing out of […]