There are several ways of preparing iced coffee.  Ordinary hot-brewed coffee can be served cold, although this may result in a bitter-tasting product. Cold brewing relies on time, rather than heat, to transfer the coffee flavor to the water. In order to achieve this, ground coffee is soaked in water for hours and then filtered. This may be done in any container, such as a mason jar or French press, although commercialized cold brewing systems also exist.

In more recent times it has become common for coffee shops to offer ‘iced’ versions of their most popular coffee drinks. The iced latte and iced mocha are the two most common examples of this. A quick way of preparing such drinks is to make a small quantity of strong, hot espresso, dissolving the required sweetener/flavorings in the hot liquid and then pouring this directly into a cup of ice cold milk. This method is common in busier coffee shops.

Serving

Depending on the brewing method, iced coffee can be served already chilled, or poured hot, double strength, over an equal amount of ice. Because sugar does not dissolve readily into cold liquids, it must be added either directly to the hot base, or to the finished product in the form of simple syrup, which can be made by mixing quantities of water and sugar, then simmering over low heat until the desired viscosity is attained. Unlike sugar, most synthetic substitutes such as aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) or sucralose (Splenda) will dissolve readily into cold coffee. Now you’re ready for the summer with Tosta Coffee Co!

1. Heat water in a tea kettle just before the boiling point.  I find water heated in a  tea kettle seems to hold the heat better than water heated in the microwave.
2. Using fresh whole beans, grind the beans to a medium grind.  The grind for a coffee press should be coarser than for drip coffee.  If the coffee is ground too fine, then grounds will seep into your coffee and you’ll have coffee silt in the bottom of your cup.
3. Add coffee to the bottom of the empty press.  I use 3 coffee scoops (around 2 Tablespoons for each scoop) for a full 12 ounce press, but you can adjust this according to taste.
4. Fill container with hot water.  Put lid on to keep in the heat but don’t press yet.
5. Allow to brew for exactly 4 minutes.  If left too long, the coffee can become bitter.
6. Remove the lid and stir the pot right before plunging.
7. Press the plunger all the way to the bottom.
8. Voila! Pour coffee and enjoy.
9. It’s best to not leave coffee in the pot for more than 20 minutes so the coffee doesn’t become bitter.
10. Rinse out your pot for next time.

We’ve taken it one step further and ship the coffee right to you! Because we roast on-site daily, our coffee just doesn’t get any fresher. We combine choice beans into a few select blends. Using green coffee beans, we believe in air roasting and aging each bean to its peak flavor for an even roast naturally developing the oils without damage. Each blend is measured carefully so you get the same great taste order after order. Enjoy being a part of the Coffee Culture, conveniently in your own home or business.

Why do we love and crave caffeine? Because it makes us feel good, by stimulating valuable physical and mental functions.Scientists are of the opinion that roasting coffee beans boosts the potency of the antioxidants the benefits of which can then be reaped better. So, what are you waiting for? Our Gourmet Coffee is roasted right after you order and shipped out same day! If quality fresh roasted coffee is what you are craving then let us help:)

Quality is our main focus, and we ensure that by hand roasting each and every individual order.  We do not pre-roast and store our sensationally flavorful blends of coffee bliss, they are hand crafted for each and every client.  So what are you waiting for?  Order now to enjoy something that your taste buds will crave after one drop.