The cold brewing iced coffee produces a better taste than the traditional hot brew method. The cold brewing process involves soaking ground coffee in cool water for several hours. What results is a much more concentrated brew with more coffee flavor and less “bite” than the traditional hot brew method creates.
Although cold brewing coffee is a much more difficult process, Wolfgang Puck has recently introduced this brewing method in his new ready-to drink bottled iced coffees. “Our iced coffees have a superior coffee taste due to the cold brew process, plus they are made with the finest ingredients, and are not too sweet.
Cold brewed equals slow brewed. You have to slow down the water going through the coffee beans to one drop per second as opposed to brewing coffee with hot water which takes only about six minutes, Cold brewing can take from 4 - 24 hours. But the result is worth it.
Wolfgang Puck bottled iced coffees are made with a special blend of organic coffee that is slow brewed with cool water and mixed with complementing ingredients such as Tahitian vanilla, European chocolate, milk, and pure cane sugar. The result is an organic, 120-calorie beverage in a variety of flavors: Café au Lait, Vanilla Fusion, Crème Caramel, and Double Blend Mocha.
Consumers on the West Coast can find a bottle of these specialty brews made by Wolfgang Puck at their nearest Henry’s, Farmers Market, Gelson’s, Albertson’s, Whole Foods Market, Bristol Farms, and Sunflower Market. Wolfgang Puck Express Cafes plan to carry them nationwide.
To make a batch of cold-brewed coffee at home, here’s an easy to follow recipe:
Items needed to make 3 cups of coffee:
* 1/3 cup of fresh ground coffee
* A container for the final brew
* A tall jar with lid for brewing
* A second tall glass for straining the mixture
* A simple kitchen strainer with fine mesh
Pour 1/3 cup of Wolfgang Puck‘s or your favorite ground coffee into the brewing jar. Add a cup and a half of room-temperature water and stir until you get a smooth mixture. Put a lid on the container and let it sit for a minimum of 4 hours. After it has had time to brew, pour the mixture through the strainer into the second container. You may want to strain twice to make sure the fine grinds are removed. Pour the final mixture into the last container and store in the refrigerator. When you are ready to enjoy, dilute the coffee with water, as it will be 2-3 times stronger than hot-brewed coffee.