When first looking for a simple way to do cold brew at home, I ended up researching a bunch of methods & other types of equipment & decided this was the most economical system to start with. After using this equipment for about a year, I can honestly say I wouldn't do it any other way! It couldn't be easier, including when it comes to clean-up, as everything can be put in the dishwasher. But even if you wash by hand, it would be very easy to do, especially since the filter is so well-made (no sharp edges, etc) & the jars have a wide mouth. I've worked out a few things along the way that might be helpful.
"Recipe": To maximize your yield & the exposure of grounds to water to extract the most flavor, I've found the 2-jar method is by far the easiest way to go. The lid design actually makes it even easier! I use the ratio of one ounce coarse-ground coffee to one cup of water, which is what Bon Appétit recommends. They suggest diluting this concentrate 1:1 with water before drinking, but YMMV. I usually pour about 8 oz. cold brew into a tall glass, add a couple packets of sweetener & about 2 tsp. of sugar-free Torani or DaVinci syrups, then top off the glass with unsweetened almond milk (maybe 6 oz.?), so it ends up being slightly less than the suggested 1:1 dilution.
Brewing: The way to maximize the yield is to add the grinds to the jar FIRST, then the water, then insert the mesh filter, which will easily slip through the slurry. Make sure it's all the way in, then screw on the lid. Give it a good shake to thoroughly wet the grounds & you're in business! Just give it an occasional shake during the brew time and it turns out great.
Capacity: I've done up to 7 oz. of coffee to (almost) 7 cups of water before, but it's a tight squeeze, so to make sure the water can easily circulate when shaking the jar, I stick to 6 oz. to 6 cups. The grounds absorb some of the water, so this usually yields about 5 cups (40 oz.) of concentrate, give or take.
Straining: this is where the genius design of the lid really shines! I use an identical jar to strain the coffee into, and all you have to do is pour out as much as you can into the new jar while trying to keep the grounds toward the bottom as long as possible (which prevents them from slowing down the flow). When the flow slows to a trickle, just turn the brew jar upside down over the new jar, make sure the spout stopper is inside the mouth of the new jar, & the lid allows you to balance the brew jar on top of the new one & go on with your life as the last little bit drips out! Once the dripping is done, just switch the lid to the new jar & stick it in the fridge.
Sludge: There is a bit of sludge that settles out, but it stays in the bottom as long as you don't shake the jar before pouring. Or, if you really want to shake it, let it sit a couple of minutes before pouring & it settles right out again. (Same thing if any happens to get into your glass.) If the very idea of sludge bothers you, you can use a paper filter to remove all traces, it's just an extra step that I don't find necessary.
Enjoy!
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| capacity | 64 fluid ounces | 64 ounces | 32 ounces | 2 quarts | 64 ounces | 1.6 quarts |
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| model name | CLK-FGS-A012-01-AA1US | — | 32 OZ Cold Brew Coffee Maker | MH-CB370 | — | Burke Cold Brew |
| weight | 2.36 pounds | 1.13 kilograms | — | — | — | 1.95 pounds |
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Excellent cold brew system
Although I'm new to cold brewing I did do quite a bit of research before buying this cold brew system. And I'd highly recommend it to anyone. A couple quick tips for those getting started for the first time.1. First, for those of you on a municipal water system your water is probably chlorinated. Mine is, so before I start to make a batch I fill a big bowl with cold water and let it sit on the counter while I'm grinding the coffee beans. This lets the chlorine evaporate off, not that it would probably hurt anything but I'd rather not have it in my coffee. Those of you on a private well don't have to worry about it.2. Next, grind your coffee beans to a medium grind. Pre-ground coffee would probably work but a lot of it would get through the strainer. Some will anyway regardless, but I just pour off the last slowly and discard any grounds that settle to the bottom.3. Next, put the strainer and gasket in the jar and fill the strainer about half to 2/3 full of grounds. They'll expand as they get wet so any more than that will sit above the water level and get wasted. Pour the water slowly through the grounds in the strainer when filling the container to the fill line.4. Don't put the cover on too tight, especially if you're going to be putting in the fridge. The rubber gaskets get hard when they get cold so if you really tighten them you'll have a pretty hard time getting the cover off to take the grounds out before use.5. There are a few factors in how strong the final brew is. First is the coffee beans you use, I use a medium or breakfast blend. Next is the brewing time, I usually go 15-20 hours. Finally, you can affect the brew by where you let it sit. You'll get stronger coffee if you let it sit at room temperature as opposed to in the fridge. I do a mix of both depending on when I start. If I make a batch in the morning I'll let it sit on the counter for several hours and then put it in the fridge overnight. If I make a batch in the afternoon I just let it sit on the counter overnight.Finally, take the cover off and remove the strainer and grounds. I drink the coffee straight up as I use a medium blend, if it's too strong you can always dilute it as you wish. After drinking cold brew for a while, it's amazing how harsh hot-brewed coffee tastes now. I'll never go back.
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