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RogueGypsy · 08-11-2009, 08:47 AM

I have to add another vote for the Iced Coffee route. The concentrate is way better than espresso and it's already cold.

My brother brews it by the gallon. You have to start with a reasonably good coffee or you will taste how bad the coffee really is, Folgers for example is horribly bitter. He uses the Kirkland (Costco brand) dark roast. If you have access to that get a couple of gallons of their milk as well, the square containers work great to brew the coffee.

Here is what he does: Cut the pouring section of the top, out of the Milk jug (the triangle that is about 1/2 of the top) to use as a brewer. Add 6 cups of coffee, the courser the grind the easier it will be to separate later and 9 cups of water, mix to wet all grounds and remove any air pockets, then leave to brew for 12-24hrs (24 is better). You can use any container to store in the fridge once brewed, a large mouth jar is a plus when transferring the brewed coffee. He uses a gallon Ice tea jug with a spigot on the bottom to make pouring the finished product easier. To separate the grounds from the brew he pours it through a tea towel cupped in the mouth of the jar (POUR SLOWLY), toward the end the collecting grounds will slow the separation so he wrings the grounds in the towel to squeeze out the brewed coffee. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

To make Iced coffee add 1 part coffee concentrate to 4 parts milk, water, cream or what ever combo you'd like.

You may be tempted to add more concentrate, DON'T! This stuff is strong and you will be sorry.

Brock

08-11-2009, 08:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	I have to add another vote for the Iced Coffee route. The concentrate is way better than espresso and it's already cold. My brother brews it by the gallon. You have to start with a reasonably good coffee or you will taste how bad the coffee really is, Folgers for example is horribly bitter. He uses the Kirkland (Costco brand) dark roast. If you have access to that get a couple of gallons of their milk as well, the square containers work great to brew the coffee. Here is what he does: Cut the pouring section of the top, out of the Milk jug (the triangle that is about 1/2 of the top) to use as a brewer. Add 6 cups of coffee, the courser the grind the easier it will be to separate later and 9 cups of water, mix to wet all grounds and remove any air pockets, then leave to brew for 12-24hrs (24 is better). You can use any container to store in the fridge once brewed, a large mouth jar is a plus when transferring the brewed coffee. He uses a gallon Ice tea jug with a spigot on the bottom to make pouring the finished product easier. To separate the grounds from the brew he pours it through a tea towel cupped in the mouth of the jar (POUR SLOWLY), toward the end the collecting grounds will slow the separation so he wrings the grounds in the towel to squeeze out the brewed coffee. Store in the fridge for up to a week. To make Iced coffee add 1 part coffee concentrate to 4 parts milk, water, cream or what ever combo you'd like. You may be tempted to add more concentrate, DON'T! This stuff is strong and you will be sorry. Brock __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.