Cold Brew Coffee: Morning Boost Without the Acidity

I'm a morning person. I wake up early and get most of the day's work done before most people hit the snooze button for the 3rd time. What this usually means is that by mid-day, this being noon for early-risers, energy levels sink to sub-productive levels. No problem! Just a nice warm cup of coffee and...heartburn, regret, and weird acidic aftertaste. Now, this doesn't happen to everyone, nor does it happen every time to those of us that experience it; but boy is it uncomfortable. Now you're both tired and have this weird burbling in your stomach - not the best of circumstances for getting some work done, eh? Enter cold-brew.

Same coffee, less acidity.

Cold-brew is exactly what it sounds like: cold brewed coffee. The mechanism for brewing is a simple fine filter that sits at the center of the unit where you pour in your favorite ground coffee (or even unground beans, if you're feeling adventurous). Add water and put it in the fridge for 24 hours. Yes, twenty-four hours. 

Now, having some lab experience as a biochemist, I can confidently say that you'd be perfectly fine drinking the cold brew after just a night of brewing (12 hours or so) - the strength of the solution would just be slightly less than if you had waited the full amount. If you're one to grab life by the coffee mug and chug the divine dark juice of all-encompassing power, then yes, wait the full 24 hours. Maybe pick up a second cold-brewer to maintain a steady supply of the power fluid. It's essentially the same coffee without the bitterness and acidity that can upset some of our stomachs. You won't regret switching - I know I didn't!

You can pick up the same cold-brewer I use from the affiliate link below. It doesn't cost you any extra, and it helps me continue writing these fun segments and making YouTube videos. Thanks!

Primula Glass Cold-Brewer: http://amzn.to/2F9SEHB