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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
Hmm do some of you drink coffee for comfort or is it for energy?
I like coffee, it doesn't do much for a kick of energy for me so it's most a comfort thing. I really enjoy cold brews in the summer but I have never made my own. I just buy the Starbucks or Stok from Costco and use that. I do use no dairy creamer and almond milk in mine. How does cold brew keep you from using that?
It seems like a lot of work to brew your own? Plus in colder months I am not sure if cold brews would cut it, like it said I enjoy it more for comfort in the morning.
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Both? I liked it as a ritual. I liked it as something that cleared the mind clouds a little in the morning and again when I felt like I was powering down again in the afternoon. I liked spending time tasting the unique flavors and being able to discuss and make recommendations for beans and brewing methods.
For cold brew vs traditional hot coffee, you have to tinker around with certain things. You may use different amounts of milk, milk type, ice/no ice and sugar when you prepare it to your liking. Same amount by volume of coffee doesn't necessarily apply.
For the milk thing, I wonder if some people prefer a creamy coffee when hot (ie: Crema) but for cold brew, they prefer a cleaner more refreshing drink. It's not wrong to drink cold brew with milk and sugar though. I'm just guessing as to why milk is reduced and attempting to answer it.