Coffee concentrate is a form of cold brew produced by infusing coarsely ground coffee beans into cold water over an extended period. The steeping process extracts their flavors without using heat, producing less acidic and smoother coffee flavors than its hot brew counterpart. Coffee concentrate comes in liquid, powder and capsule forms for your convenience.

Coffee concentrate has seen increased interest recently due to its convenience and enhanced flavor profile, making it an excellent choice for people wanting to avoid the bitterness of traditional hot brewed coffee or those with sensitive stomachs. Furthermore, using this process instead of paper filters or plastic or glass bottles allows more sustainable living at home.

How to Make Coffee Concentrate

A coffee concentrate can be created by steeping coarsely ground coffee grounds in cold water for 12-24 hours, depending on desired strength of coffee and personal taste preferences. Usually the ratio of grounds to water should remain at 1:1; this ratio may also be adjusted based on personal taste preferences and timer setting for steeping purposes; longer steep times create stronger concentrates which can then be stored in the fridge before being mixed with hot or iced water to form cups of java.

Coffee concentrate can be used in more ways than one besides making delicious cups of coffee, including creating cocktails (or mocktails) like espresso martinis and coffee old fashioneds, desserts such as tiramisu or affogato, marinades and sauces for meat or vegetable dishes, cooking recipes as marinades or sauces, as well as marinades and sauces used during marinating or sauce-making processes.

As you select a coffee concentrate product for inclusion into your diet, be sure to select a high-quality product. Optimum choices should contain organic, fair trade beans as the basis. In addition, look for products which utilize natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, honey or stevia; avoid artificial sweeteners which could compromise health.

Make sure that you read the label to ensure you’re purchasing an excellent coffee concentrate. Reputable brands will indicate which percentage of Arabica and Robusta beans is contained within their products – Arabica are grown at higher elevations for their smooth, rich taste while Robusta are more commonly grown at lower altitudes.

How to Store Coffee Concentrate

In contrast with brewed and instant coffees that should be consumed immediately upon being made, coffee concentrate can remain fresh in your refrigerator for much longer than any of these drinks. A sealed container typically lasts 7-10 days in storage before its flavor starts deteriorating – however these drinks do not pose a health risk as there are no bacteria or other contaminants present that could potentially cause illness if consumed beyond their prime period.