Cold Brew and ?

[1982Coffee]

Cold brew from a tower has come out better in my shop than immersion style

in fact, until recently when I did a few immersion style tests I didnt realize that my 24 brew was over extracting

Heres what I did with Guatamalla Huehuetenago:

8oz of grinds + 4 1/2 cups of water, using a cotton bag

1 lb of grinds with 9 cups of water, using a cotton bag

1lb of grinds using the toddy

after 15 hours the half pound one was the smoothest and the other ones had this overly acidic, almost carbonated taste

Honestly, I dont understand why when I put in less grinds and water it was the smoothest

I probably should add that my roast for this wasnt the greatest yet. But ive been having this issue where I would steep 5 lbs of grinds at a time for anywhere between 16 and 24 hours, using different roasts, and the cold brew would come out as if it was carbonated and way too acidic. Even after I cut it with water

anyone have this issue?

 

[Musicphan]

I probably should add that my roast for this wasnt the greatest yet. But ive been having this issue where I would steep 5 lbs of grinds at a time for anywhere between 16 and 24 hours, using different roasts, and the cold brew would come out as if it was carbonated and way too acidic. Even after I cut it with water

anyone have this issue?

I personally find cold brew tastier soaked for few hours... I start tasting at about 12 hours and usually go no more than 16. Just one man's opinion.

 

[1982Coffee]

thanks Music, will try that, lesser steep time

 

[JohnD18]

I personally find cold brew tastier soaked for few hours... I start tasting at about 12 hours and usually go no more than 16. Just one man's opinion.

Same. I do about 14-15 on mine and I find that to be optimal.

 

[Briana]

How do you make ice coffee? I have no clue and i luv iced coffee but i dont know how to make it. i dont have a maker for it or anything so how do you make it???