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How can I make a good iced coffee at home?

Question by hieatthouse: How can I make a good iced coffee at home?
I am a coffee lover and I would love to have access to making a good iced coffee at home ..if you have any suggestions I would love to hear them..

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Answer by bc.schmidt

By cold brewing it.

Use good coffee, medium grind. Put it in a container with bottled or filtered water (tap is OK, but it’s nice to use good stuff) at a ratio of 3 or 4:1 water to coffee. So for a 1/3 cup of coffee use a cup or bit more of water.

Cover it to keep it clean, and let it sit for at least 4 hours. I like it to sit overnight. Generally 4 hours on the counter then into the fridge.

The end result will be considerably more potent than basic iced coffee, so you can either dilute it to taste all at once, or mix it with water on a per glass basis. Try diluting it with an equal amount of water to start, and add more as you go. Remember that when you pour it over ice, some of the ice will melt and further dilute your coffee, so use cold water or pre-chill it well.

Add milk and sweetener to taste. Using Splenda works nicely by the way, since it dilutes easily whereas sugar will gather at the bottom of a glass of cold liquid unless you stir or shake for about 3 days.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 8, 2012 at 2:53 pm

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Eight O’Clock Coffee, 100% Colombian Ground, 33-Ounce Bag

Eight O’Clock Coffee, 100% Colombian Ground, 33-Ounce Bag

Eight O'Clock Coffee, 100% Colombian Ground, 33-Ounce Bag

  • Finest blend of award winning 100% Colombian coffee beans
  • Sold in a 33-ounce bag
  • Tastes great every time you brew because it has a century and a half of expertise into every bag
  • Enjoy this medium roast with a lingering sweet finish
  • Today Eight O?Clock is America?s best-selling whole bean coffee

Eight O’Clock Coffee: A century and a half of expertise in every bag. Every time you brew a pot of Eight O’Clock Coffee you expect it to be great. And you are not disappointed – because we put a century and a half of expertise into every bag.

Eight O'Clock 100% Colombian ground coffeeEight O’Clock 100% Colombian ground coffee is the finest blend of award winning 100% Colombian coffee beans–medium roast with a lingering sweet finish. So rich and full-bodied, you will understand why Arabica beans from Columbia are so sought after. This is sold in a 33-ounce bag.

Eight O'ClockAbout Eight O’Clock
Eight O’Clock started as a store brand way back in 1859 when the Great Atlantic & Pacific Company opened its doors and the whole bean coffee that would later become Eight O’Clock was among its signature products. By the 1930s Eight O’Clock reigned supreme as the #1 coffee brand in the US. During this time, one out of every four cups of coffee consumed was Eight O’Clock. Today this remains as America’s best-selling whole bean coffee and is the fourth largest national coffee brand in terms of volume.

Every time you brew a pot of Eight O’Clock coffee, you expect it to be great. And, you are not disappointed–because they put a century and a half of expertise into every bag.

 

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 7, 2012 at 9:13 am

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Jacob’s Coffee Jacobs Cronat Gold Instant, 7.05-Ounce (Pack of 2) Reviews

Jacob’s Coffee Jacobs Cronat Gold Instant, 7.05-Ounce (Pack of 2)

Jacob's Coffee Jacobs Cronat Gold Instant, 7.05-Ounce (Pack of 2)

  • The very best instant coffee from Jacob’s
  • Comes in a glass jar
  • Imported from Germany

Jacob’s Cronat Gold is 100% finest quality instant coffee from Jacob’s. The harmonious blend has been carefully selected by Jacob’s experts for the demanding connoisseurs that appreciate its fine aromatic taste.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 5, 2012 at 9:58 am

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Organic Camano Island Coffee Roasters Brazil, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3) Reviews

Organic Camano Island Coffee Roasters Brazil, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)

Organic Camano Island Coffee Roasters Brazil, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)

  • The most socially responsible, highest grade coffee on the market
  • Certified organic
  • Shade grown and fairly traded
  • Medium roast – brings out a coffee’s smooth body and bittersweet character
  • Camano island coffee roasters commits to only carrying the highest grade green coffee available – the top 1% of the coffee market to be exact

Our Brazilian coffee (Cerrado) might actually be our most complex blend. Its nutty flavor coupled with defined caramel undertones and a hint of spice gives it an addictive, unique flavor. An excellent Arabica coffee due to the Cerrado weather and rich farmlands helps make this Brazil coffee one you won’t want to miss.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 3, 2012 at 9:57 am

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What is the difference between instant coffee and regular coffee?

Question by Malgorzata B: What is the difference between instant coffee and regular coffee?
ANd I don’t mean that instant coffee disolves in the cup and regular coffee doesn’t.
How is the instant coffee made?
I really want to know

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Answer by Bert C
Instant coffee is brewed coffee with the water removed (dehydrated). Kind of like powdered milk.

Bert

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 2, 2012 at 2:32 pm

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Kosher Elite Instant Coffee – 200 grams

Kosher Elite Instant Coffee – 200 grams

Kosher Elite Instant Coffee - 200 grams

  • Kosher instant Elite Coffee from Jerusalem, Israel
  • Taste is truly one of a kind and nothing is like it
  • Top quality and taste Coffee. Just add a spoon to your Boiled water and your sugar ( milk if needed )
  • One of the top Coffee brands in Israel. Kosher drind/food
  • Comes to you from Jerusalem

100% Pure Coffee. Kosher Parve under the supervision of Safed Rabbinate. Net Weight: 200g / 6.8 oz. Nothing says “Israel” like classic Elite powdered instant coffee. Many an Israeli will turn his nose at the more expensive “Platinum” blends, and when they find themselves overseas, many yearn for the “taste of home” – Elite instant coffee!

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 2, 2012 at 9:32 am

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Q&A: What is the best way to get into the coffee industry?

Question by Chris M: What is the best way to get into the coffee industry?
I want to get into the coffee industry such as a roaster. Is the best bet to just get in with a company and hope to rise from within, or is there specific education that can help you land a job in the production side of coffee?

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Answer by taxpayer
What experience and training do you have?

The coffee ‘industry’ goes from planting coffee trees in Brazil to sweeping up the local Starbucks at night. If you want to be a ‘roaster’ you need to contact the companies that do roasting in your area and talk to them.

I’m pretty sure that if you work for a mass production plant you’d start in the warehouse end of the business [loading and unloading trucks] or other manual labor position.

You could work in the quality control end of the business. In which case a college or technical school background would be needed.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - December 1, 2012 at 2:31 pm

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Mount Hagen Organic Instant Decaffeinated Coffee, 25-Count Single Serve Sticks (Pack of 4) Reviews

Mount Hagen Organic Instant Decaffeinated Coffee, 25-Count Single Serve Sticks (Pack of 4)

Mount Hagen Organic Instant Decaffeinated Coffee, 25-Count Single Serve Sticks (Pack of 4)

  • Made from 100% highland Arabica coffee beans
  • Available in individual packets; no machine required
  • The box is designed with a pop-top recloseable lid for easy storage
  • Convenient, great for small famlies, travelers and campers
  • Packed in Germany

Mount Hagen instant organic coffee is organically grown highland coffee made from 100% Arabica beans. It is the first certified organic freeze dried coffee in the world. Mount Hagen is 100% organic certified by EcoCert in accordance with the organic standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Mount Hagen has been carefully selected and separately harvested to bring you the highest quality, mild and naturally rich in flavored coffee. The freeze-dried coffee process is achieved without the use of any form of preservatives or additives. Our coffees are from plantations of the best cultivation areas in the world. These highland coffees are quarantined to be organically grown without the use of any artificial chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, fungicides or fertilizers. Mount Hagen Organic Instant Decaffeinated Coffee is made using the CR3 Natural Liquid Carbon Dioxide Coffee Decaffeination Process. In this patented process, the natural carbon dioxide is used under subcritical conditions i.e. in a liquid state at (relative to the supercritical process) low temperature and pressure. This process makes sure the compounds responsible for the flavor and taste development in the roasted coffee are left practically intact. This reduces any health risk since the coffee is contacted only with 100% safe substances: the chemically inert, completely evaporating, carbon dioxide and pure water, allowing Mount Hagen to offer a high quality, 99.99% caffeine free instant decaf coffee to satisfy even the most discriminating taste.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - November 30, 2012 at 9:51 am

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Coffee Bean Direct Young Hyson Green Loose Leaf Tea, 2 Pound Bag

Coffee Bean Direct Young Hyson Green Loose Leaf Tea, 2 Pound Bag

Coffee Bean Direct Young Hyson Green Loose Leaf Tea, 2 Pound Bag

  • High-quality loose leaf tea leaves
  • Contains full tea leaves- much higher quality than most tea bags
  • Tea leaves are packaged to ensure optimal freshness
  • Tea is imported fresh immediately before packaging
  • Contains 100% Young Hyson tea

Young Hyson tea is the highest grade of Hyson tea. The leaves are picked before the rainy season of Sri Lanka to ensure a younger, higher quality leaf. The leaves are then twisted and dried with at a higher heat than other greens giving them a heavier body and slightly fuller flavor.

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Posted by Coffee Guy - November 28, 2012 at 9:57 am

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Benefits of Cheap Coffee Machines

Whenever you hear the word cheap, that does not necessarily mean less in all possible ways. Yes, by definition it is but when we talk about coffee machines, the story could be a whole different thing. If you are on the look for coffee machines and you wish to stick to a certain budget, then the smartest thing to do is find one that has the similar features to that of the expensive ones. This may sound impossible but the real deal says that it is indeed feasible. As long as you have the drive and patience to search for it, then go ahead for it.There is a wide range of models available in the market so the hunt would not be that dreadful. With a little research here and there, a few asking around from people who has knowledge about the machines then you can land on a decent coffee machine that does not come in great price.

So basically, there are a number of key points you have to keep in check prior to purchasing the coffee machine. First, the maintenance. It is advisable to buy one that would not be so complicated to clean. Furthermore, in cases of a few broken parts, it would be better to have the spare parts available in your local hardware store. Second, the milk frothing. This is necessary if you wish to round up some espressos, lattes or cappuccinos. Check the machine first if it has the milk frothing feature. Third, the price. This is the factor that would make or break the buy. If you have the privilege to spend large amounts of money then by all means go. However, if your pocket is not that deep then look for the cheap ones. You can find a number of them in the internet. Lastly, the space. You would have to take into consideration the area where you wish to place the machine. You may place in on a countertop of have a customized stand for it.

There you have it, a few tips on how to go about in buying your coffee machine. But the best thing to consider is that the machine you would pick to purchase must suit your every need.

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Posted by Olga Hartman - November 26, 2012 at 2:24 pm

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