Iced coffee made with a French press
How to make iced coffee in a French press. Making an iced coffee or tea with this method is simple and fast.
Can I use your French press? Let's make some iced coffee in a French press. Make any kind of coffee you like with this ingenious little pitcher and plunger set. Although the French press is most commonly associated with brewing hot coffee, it also produces excellent results when used to brew iced coffee. It's most commonly used for cold brew, but it can also be used to make iced coffee, which is simply brewed coffee that is served over ice and sometimes with milk added. I say, "let's do it"
French press iced coffee can be made two different ways.
French press coffee is brewed in a small pitcher with a plunger. The French press, despite its name, has Italian origins; in 1929, an Italian inventor patented the device. Aside from hot coffee, the French press can also be used to prepare tea, cold brew, espresso, and many other beverages.
French press iced coffee can be prepared two ways: with either cold brew coffee or regular brewed coffee. Despite the fact that iced coffee is traditionally made with hot brewed coffee, many coffee shops now serve it using cold brew. Here are the benefits and drawbacks of each approach:
- French press cold brew yields a large pitcher with five servings, so you can enjoy this refreshing beverage all week long. The taste is excellent, and it's even more refined than when prepared with hot coffee. The con A full day of waiting is required.
- French press iced coffee: brew strong coffee in a French press and pour it over ice. Also, it's ready in a flash, taking only 10 minutes to prepare. The con You'll have to make it fresh to order, as it only serves 2.
Favorite iced coffee brew's top pick
Best iced coffee beans available A cup of strong, dark-roasted java We prefer mild and medium roasts for pouring coffee, but the bitterness of a dark roast is what we look for when drinking it cold. Coffee-wise, we suggest either Starbucks' Espresso Roast or Intelligentsia's Black Cat.
What do you need to make iced coffee in a French press? An essential French press Almost all of the remaining equipment is discretionary:
- We brew our coffee with a Bodum 34-ounce (1 liter) French Press. These coffee accessories by Bodum have been available since the 1940s.
- Using a coffee grinder (optional): aim for a medium grind A coffee grinder is not required if you already have ground coffee on hand, but is recommended for fresh brews. The most reliable option is an electric burr grinder.
- To enhance the flavor of our coffee, we use this filter pitcher filled with filtered water (optional).
- A digital food scale is not required, but can be helpful if you want to accurately measure out your coffee and water. If you don't have one, you can just use the standard ratio of 1 cup of coffee grounds to 4 cups of water.
- You can use an electric kettle (optional) to quickly and accurately gauge the temperature of your water.
Recipe for Iced Coffee Prepared in a French Press
Are you prepared to begin? French press cold brew is where you should head if you're looking for a replacement for hot water in your iced coffee. If not, then follow these simple steps. The key French press coffee will be brewed to maximum strength, then diluted by being poured over ice. Half the water is used in this process compared to our usual procedure.
- Prepare the coffee grounds by grinding 75 grams of coffee beans to a medium consistency in a coffee grinder. About a cup's worth.
- Preparation Step #1: Bring 2 cups of water to a temperature between 200 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit in an electric kettle. On the stove, bring the water to a boil and then let it sit for a minute to cool.
- Coffee grounds should be placed in the bottom of the pot.
- Coffee requires a minute to "bloom," during which time you should add boiling water up to its level and stir it with a spoon. The time to wait is currently 1 minutes.
- Fill the French press all the way (just below the spout) with water and brew for 4 minutes, stirring once. Wait 4 minutes while you watch the clock.
- To use, close the French press's lid and plunge the plunger down into the coffee until it clicks.
- When ready to serve, divide the mixture between two tall glasses filled with ice. In order to get the ice to melt in your coffee, pour the hot coffee over it. When more ice is required, add it.
Recipe for Iced Coffee
Milk and sugar can be added to iced coffee if desired. These are some of our favorite mixers for this beverage:
- The richness of 2% milk is ideal.
- For those who prefer to avoid dairy but still want a milk that is rich and creamy, try oat milk. Oat milk is our favorite alternative milk for coffee, but other options include almond milk and cashew milk.
- Sugar maple syrup: It's the perfect sweetener for that final touch.
- Honey, agave nectar, and simple syrup are just a few examples of alternative sweeteners you could use.
Additional Coffee Beverages Made with a French Press
Because of its adaptability, the French press has earned a place among our favorite tools for preparing coffee. Here are some of our favorite beverages to prepare in a French press:
Following these steps will result in delicious iced coffee brewed in a French press. Making a glass of iced coffee or tea is a simple and fast process.
- Coffee should be ground using a coffee grinder (a burr grinder is recommended for the most consistent results, but is not required) to a medium grind. When it comes to grind size, finer is better because it prevents sediment from forming, while coarser is less aromatic.
- Prepare hot water by heating it to a temperature between 200 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit in an electric kettle or by bringing water to a boil and then letting it sit for 1 minute to cool down from boiling.
- The coffee grounds should be placed in the bottom of the pot.
- Allow coffee to "bloom" for 1 minute by adding hot water to the desired level and stirring with a spoon. Get out your stopwatch and wait a full minute.
- Fill the French press to the top (just below the spout) with water and brew for 4 minutes, stirring once. Prepare to wait four minutes by setting a timer.
- To use, close the French press's lid and plunge the plunger down into the coffee until it clicks.
- To serve, divide the ice between two tall glasses. The ice should melt to about halfway depth after you pour the hot coffee over it. Toss in some extra ice cubes if things get warm. Add some milk or your favorite sweetener, such as maple or simple syrup, to taste.
*Alternatively, make 5 servings of cold brew coffee at once with a French press.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Presse française
- Cuisine: Coffee
- Diet: Vegan
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