A refreshing cold brew that highlights Ethiopian Sidamo’s natural citrus notes with bright yuzu zest. This 12-hour brew creates a smooth, concentrated coffee with vibrant citrus aromatics perfect for hot days. The yuzu adds an exotic twist to the coffee’s inherent fruity characteristics.
MethodCold Brew
Prep time15
Coffee100g
Water800ml
Grind sizeCoarse
Water tempRoom Temperature
Instructions
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<h2>Instructions</h2> <ol><li><strong>Grind coffee</strong> to coarse consistency (like sea salt)</li><li><strong>Combine</strong> ground coffee and room temperature filtered water in cold brew maker or large jar</li><li><strong>Stir gently</strong> to ensure all grounds are saturated</li><li><strong>Steep</strong> for 12 hours at room temperature or in refrigerator</li><li><strong>Strain</strong> through fine mesh filter or cheesecloth twice for clarity</li><li><strong>Zest yuzu</strong> directly over concentrate using microplane</li><li><strong>Stir</strong> yuzu zest into concentrate and let infuse 30 minutes</li><li><strong>Serve</strong> over ice, diluting 1:1 with cold water or to taste</li><li><strong>Garnish</strong> with additional yuzu zest if desired</li></ol>