For the introductory post of Coffee In Touch we are looking at a nice tall bag of Stack Street Organic Coffee, roasted in Garnerville NY in the Lower Hudson Valley north of the city. They say for every good cuppa it all starts with the beans. Self-labeled as a “handcrafted micro roast” of Arabica beans from Columbia, the bag promises a sweet, smooth, and bold taste and we’re here to test it out!
Stack Street Organic Cold Brew Coffee
Grind Stats & Pics
Grind Level: Coarse
Roast Level: Dark Roast
Size: 1 Pound
Taste: Well balanced and BOLD!
Philosophy
If you’re like me you find yourself going to the fridge to pull the cold brew out and realize it was never made. While you might be temporarily disappointed that you have to wait, you can feel slight relief that a very decent batch can be made in as little as 12 hours.
I like this coffee because it’s coarse, which means you get great surface area during the brew which is very important. Equally important is it allows the plunger to press down super easily. If you’ve ever tried using a fine grind you can expect it to be extremely difficult to press down and there might even be some grinds in your cup which is less than ideal.
Recipe (12-24 hours)
Using a 51 ounce cold brew coffee maker (I really like the Bodum) fill about halfway with water or 4 1/2 cups of water. I tend to go a little over than under because I want more bang for my buck, so if you want to fill it closer to the top I would suggest you let it steep for 24 hours to get more flavor from it. You can be fancy like me and make a mark on your maker so it’s easier to get the ratio for cold brew coffee right 🙂
Pour the grounds over the water.
Place in the fridge for 12-24 hours
Press plunger to the bottom, enjoy.
Tip: I like to press the plunger down below the surface of the water when I start the brew to ensure no grounds float at the top and end up sitting dry. Dry coffee means less coffee, and I think you want as much as you can get!
Verdict:
This is my go-to cold brew! The taste profile is accurate, and very smooth. If you dig something that comes in very even-keeled, it’s worth the try.
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On the hunt for more coffee?
Check out my write up on the Stone Street Dark Roast! It’s excellent!