Recipe for Japanese Iced Coffee

Cold coffee isn't just for the summer months- many people prefer the refreshing beverage all year-long, even in the depths of winter! 

Why? Cold coffee devotees attribute their preference to the lower acidity in iced coffee, especially those made with the cold brew method. Its long extraction period allows for a milder flavour profile without compromising the caffeine content. 

However, cold brew coffee has also been criticized for being weak and bland at times, as the cold water used in this method allows less flavour to be extracted out of the coffee grounds than in brewing methods that use hot water. 

Here's where Japanese iced coffee comes in. 

Brewed with hot water, the coffee solubles in the grounds can dissolve more fully, and result in a taste profile as full-bodied as other coffee made with hot brewing methods. The hot coffee is then poured directly over ice to "flash chill" the liquid, preserving the pleasant aromas of the coffee while minimizing the more bitter and sour notes often found in hot brew.

Sounds like something you'd love to get your hands on? Read on, because making a cup of Japanese iced coffee at home is as simple as it gets!

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Ingredients:

- 1/4 cup (30 g) finely ground coffee beans

- 1 cup (230 g) ice cubes

- 1 cup (230 g) hot water

Equipment: 

- Measuring cups / Kitchen scale

- 1 pour-over brewing cone

- 1 coffee filter that fits the brewing cone

- 1 16-ounce or larger jar

- 1 tea kettle (preferably a gooseneck kettle to ensure even brewing)

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Instructions:

1. Fill the jar with 1 cup of ice.

2. Set a filter in the brewing cone, set it over the jar, and add in the coffee grounds.

3. Bring the water to a boil. Slowly, pour a small amount of hot water over the grounds to allow blooming.

4. Once all the water has dripped through, slowly pour half the remaining hot water over the grounds and wait until the water has finished dripping through.

5. Slowly pour the remaining water over the top of the grounds. Let drain completely.

6. Remove the cone brewer and pour into cups.

7. Add ice, sugar, and/or cream if desired. Serve immediately.

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References:
https://www.kitchentreaty.com/how-to-make-japanese-style-iced-coffee/
https://alternativebrewing.com.au/japanese-iced-coffee-vs-cold-brew-coffee/
https://coldbrewhub.com/is-cold-brew-coffee-less-acidic-than-hot-brew/