Did you know that you can also use the Moccamaster – one of the most beloved drip coffee makers – to make iced coffee? If you use this Japanese-style iced coffee recipe , so you get a lightning-fast cold brew full of flavor and refreshment.
Summary for the impatient:
- Moccamaster can also make iced coffee – the Japanese method in a few minutes instead of hours
- Procedure: ice in the kettle, water in the tank, coffee in the filter, turn on
- Result: more aroma, brighter taste, no bitterness
- Hot extraction + instant cooling = perfect iced coffee!
Japanese iced coffee as a flash cold brew
Classic Cold Brew takes at least half a day to prepare. This However, you can skip the several-hour Cold Brew recipe if you go the preparation route. Japanese-style iced coffee . This method is extra fast and the coffee retains its more aroma and brighter taste . At the same time, It also eliminates unwanted bitterness , which occurs in coffees prepared hot and then cooled with ice.
Although the original recipe for Japanese iced coffee (Japanese アイスコーヒー – aisu kōhī) is based on preparation in a manual dripper like the Hario V60, it can be applied with automatic dripper , so you can prepare it in your Moccamaster Technivorm . Technique Flash Cold Brew has become popular across the world in recent years, and yet it is mainly just about balanced ratio of coffee, water and ice .
How to make iced coffee from a Moccamaster
- The ratio of coffee to water (meaning both water and ice) is 1:15
- The ratio of hot water to ice is 60:40.
- The coffee grind should be finer than you usually use (I went two degrees finer on the Comandante )
Procedure:
You put the calculated amount of ice in the Moccamaster jug (thermos). Pour the required amount of water into the drip tray. Proceed as you normally would, pouring the ground coffee into the filter and turning on the coffee maker. The combination of hot water extraction and immediate cooling ensures that the coffee has a complex flavor profile even with such quick preparation.
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Tips for a perfect result
Coffee selection: Light to medium works best roasted coffee with bright, fruity notes.
Grinding coarseness: Too long extraction and bitter taste = use a coarser grind, conversely, for a sour taste, grind finer.
Ice quality: Use clean ice, ideally made from filtered water for the best taste.
Administration: Serve in pre-chilled glasses. Be careful not to dilute the coffee too much if you add more ice cubes.
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Japanese style iced coffee and preparation in a Moccamaster is a great combination and at the same time a compromise for a quickly prepared cold brew. A refreshing drink with a rich taste and aroma that does not require long extraction. Just keep the right proportions of ingredients and your drip coffee maker will do the rest of the work. That's what I call the ideal summer coffee! Will you try it too?
