Anyone make their own iced coffee?

[Bick]

There's a coffee shop around my house that has a "cold brewed" coffee, which tends to be stronger than "hot brewed" coffee. I can't remember what it was that was different, so there's my useless information of the day.

Slightly related, but not saving any money -
Anyone try this?

http://www.bibicaffe.com/

Mmm... Bubbly tasty. It's really good over ice, with a splash of 1/2+1/2 or cream.

Interesting...  Where did you see this?  I must try it!

Could it be a replacement for my Cola Bear addiction?!!!

something that will give a good kick in the fresh pants in the morning is preferable 

This is very neccesary! 

[Fresh Pants]

Interesting...  Where did you see this?  I must try it!

Could it be a replacement for my Cola Bear addiction?!!!

This is very neccesary! 

Oww! 

I've seen it at a few coffee shops, but it's easier to find at Whole Foods or Marczyk's Foods here in Denver.

[TiNi]

try trader joe's organic coffee's
they aren't that pricey...
oh, and grind your own!

[Grio]

Okay, I'm a little clueless here.  How do you quick chill the coffee?  Would putting it in a pitcher in the freezer (sans ice) work?

Yup...hot coffee in the fridge of freezer if you can remember to bail it out before it freezes...

[trenner]

IMO: COLD BREW put 1 lb of good grounds in 1 gallon of water lid up and set on counter for 12-24 hours. strain VERY well and chill. mix with sugar and milk to your level and  enjoy.

the difference is lovely with no bitterness.

as an extra treat make a batch and freeze in cube trays. your coffee will not get all watery.

+1

I have one of these:

http://www.allannbroscoffee.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=151&category=16

...which rocks!  Make the extract weekly, keep it in the fridge in that glass container, and mix with cold milk and sweetener (if you roll that way) in seconds.

(Basically, there's the plastic container for the grounds and water, with a removable and washable filter, and a rubber cork.  Fill with coffee, fill with water, let sit, remove cork, drain goodness into glass carafe.  Discard grounds.  Wash filter and cork and plastic container.  Done.)

[Shortie]

Thanks for all the tips guys!

I had forgotten about freezing coffee into cubes to prevent that nasty watery taste. That's one thing I hate about the last few sips of an iced brew!

I will have to check out one of the cold brew systems. The price is reasonable enough- a couple weeks of avoiding the drive through and it's pretty much paid for itself.

[lauramonster]

I love the taste of Starbucks, but when brewed at home it's bitter. 

Fresh grind the beans on the 'espresso' setting ( or 'fine' setting).  Mix the Starbucks 2 to 1 with a decaf vanilla (or other flavor you like on fine setting also) and percolate (Yeah, I know - old school, but I LOVE percolated coffee - drip coffe is too weak).  USe metal spoon that won't dissolve in that acid bath!!

For iced coffee, refrigerate the leftovers.  Never heard of freezing it in ice cubes, I'm gonna do that with the leftovers, so I can have fresh iced coffee without the container clean up!!

I like the idea if the fresh brew.  Like you said, BP it's inexpensive enough to give it a shot!!  Let us know if you like it!

[Howie]

My .02:

You don't want to pour hot coffee over ice.  It should be brewed strong to taste and then immediately chilled (not diluted).  A quick chill will take a lot of the bitter edge off and result in a sweeter, mellower finish product.  After the coffee is cold, you can sweeten and pour over ice.

Forgot to mention that.

Oh, this is the best:

granita di caffè con panna:

4 cups of freshly-brewed espresso
Add the sugar to the coffee while still hot. Mix well. Pour into two ice-cube trays and freeze for several hours or overnight
Gradually dump into food processor while pulsing until you get the desired consistancy
Top with whipped cream

[BWClark]

I use a (very) cheap brand called Cafe Aurora Italian Blend/Roast or some-such. It's in a vacuum-pack with an Italian flag color scheme.



I make it in a Bialetti...



...and pour over ice, or enjoy hot.

It's seriously strong (almost espresso strong), so it doesn't take much to get a good kick, and it is still plenty strong when some ice melts into it while cooling it down.

I'm addicted man. It's my only vice!

[55Spy]

Being here in land o coffee.  ie Japan.

Giergia coffee is the bomb cold.  It's a coke product and you can find it in many japanese markets.  about a buck a can.

there was a rumor that it had nicotine in ti but I had a friend who can read japanese look att he label and got the big negative ont eh nicotine...though I probably would not have cared.

[slowpoke13]

55spy is right. The shit here is wonderful. Georgia is good. Emerald is good. Blendy is sold by the carton black, sweet, light, etc. And, it goes for cheap from vending machines to grocery stores. There's probably 30-45 varieties too.

Before I came out here, I worked night shift work. I kept a pitcher at work and a bag of sugar. I'd dump the leftover pot into the pitcher when I came in and add sugar. Throw the pitcher in the fridge and just repeat daily. I'd spend the night drinking from the pitcher and it would get refilled daily. I'd bring in a carton of milk every once in a while and it would keep a nice rotation.

[NuTTs]

I had to stop at a Starbucks in Madrid today after doc appointment, the left hip is well make the beast with two backsed according to him. Can't ride a bike for a LONG time, apparently.

To cheer me up I bought a White choco mocca frappuccino and a slice of banana bread... well actually, it was an excuse to sit next to two lovely, young ladies and have a chat. 

[c_rex]

I had to stop at a Starbucks in Madrid today after doc appointment, the left hip is well make the beast with two backsed according to him. Can't ride a bike for a LONG time, apparently.

To cheer me up I bought a White choco mocca frappuccino and a slice of banana bread... well actually, it was an excuse to sit next to two lovely, young ladies and have a chat. 

just as long as you don't have a gasoline fight with your buddies in a jeep afterward (ala 'Zoolander').  Did you crash again btw- or is this from when your RS sprouted angel wings?

[NuTTs]

just as long as you don't have a gasoline fight with your buddies in a jeep afterward (ala 'Zoolander').  Did you crash again btw- or is this from when your RS sprouted angel wings?

I loved that movie..

I was run over on 30th May, new BMW HP2 is kaput.  http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3521.0

[trenner]

Sorry to hear about the slow mending!   

Mayhaps the Starbucks ladies can help with stretches, massage, and other "back work" to help your recovery.