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I need to try the cold brew. I spend $2-3 every day on iced coffee. Although it's cool today, so I'm looking forward to some hot coffee! I will not be putting cold brewed coffee in the microwave though.

Yes, I do, except for last night someone for got to stick it in the fridge and now I am soooo tired. The lesson is always have a back up!

Oh my god. I tried it. I only want to drink cold brew coffee for the rest of my life....

You all have got to get on the bulk wagon, for real. Two pounds of medium or fine ground coffee and 16 cups of water, left at room temperature (covered obviously) for at least 24-36+ hours. I agitate a few hours in the ensure all the grinds are submerged. For NOLA style, 4 oz of chicory added to the grounds.

The flavor is more sweet and subtle, far less bitter and acidic than coffee brewed with 210 degrees, it's true, it's smooth and lovely. That's because (in a super-abbreviated way of explaining it) cold water will not release aromatics that hot water will. You'll get heavy cocoa, caramel and malt notes, but few fruit ones. HOWEVER, this fact means that you can use cheaper coffee and stale beans with great results when cold brewing. Unfortunately for those of us who love the energy kick, cold brewing reduces caffeine content by up to 33%. So, I still appreciate the complexity and body of a hot brewed cup.

To all you iced coffee lovers, if you like cold brew but are short on time, try the Japanese pour-over method.

My old roommate broke my french press. I am so sad. I need another ASAP. My summer has been sadly cold brew free.

I switched to cold brew about 18 mos. ago and will never go back to hot coffee!!! My absolute first choice is to always use Cafe Du Monde. Like some folks here, I also do a big batch brew. Some things I learned along the way...

Can brew in the fridge or on the counter top, doesn't matter. I like to shoot for overnight, but have been desperate and poured enough for a glass from a pitcher that had only been brewing a few hours and it worked in a pinch, but was weaker than I normally like.

From a coffee site on the internet (can't remember which one), cold brewed coffee will stay good in the fridge for about 2 weeks. I've never kept any that long, but I am usually drinking off my big batch brew for about 2-3 days and will add my next batch to it if there's any left in the jug.

I bought one of those permanent cone filters (looks golden with black plastic) and found the perfect drink container to strain into at Target for $9.99. It's clear plastic shaped like an hour glass with a back snap on lid with a pull open tab to pour. The permanent filter fits perfectly for straining.

Regarding proportions, it's a personal choice. Play around and see what you like best.

Another tip, make some coffee ice cubes from your cold brew and your drink won't get watered down. I drink coffee all day, so that was a huge lightbulb going off moment for me! LOL

I'm drinking cold brewed coffee with almond milk and a little Torani vanilla syrup. This is so much better than brewing hot coffee, then chilling or pouring it over ice. I made a double batch (3 cups water, 2/3 cup ground coffee) and used a paper filter in a mesh strainer to filter out the grounds.

Do you guys brew a concentrate and dilute with water? or just cold brew and drink as usual allowing ice etc to dilute it?

I'm thinking of brewing up a french press full then mixing it with almond milk in a pitcher in the fridge.

I made cold brew and put some almond milk in it and it all sank to the bottom! It has happened to me with hot coffee too but I thought it might have something to do with the temperature. Maybe it's the brand?

i took a picture of it http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/90/img0348w.jpg/