Coconut Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

"When it comes to brewing, what’s the difference between hot and cold? Yes, temperature, of course, but also bite. Cold brewed coffee is never heated. As a result, the oils and acids that are released commonly with heat don’t pass through to the brew. No longer masked by the compounds that give coffee its famous bitter bite, the nuanced lush, fruity flavors of the beans becomes strikingly more perceptible. With more than 50% less acid than a hot brewed cup, cold brew is truly smooth. While we’re pro-DIY, the actual percolation and filtration required for a proper cold brew can take some- where between 12-24 hours. Don’t know about you, but our cup of coffee can’t always wait, so we bottled it! Working with craft coffee roasters in California, we start with the same medium roast, 100% Arabica bean base as our original Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. The beans are ground coarsely and specially filtered, then something special happens—natural coconut flavors are added to create a bold, smooth tasting, tropically-inspired brew—namely, Trader Joe’s Coconut Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. Mix one part Coconut Cold Brew Concentrate with two parts water or milk, and pour over ice for a lush, tropical hot weather treat. If you want to keep the coffee as concentrated as possible, you can use it to make coconut coffee ice cubes for your iced coffee. And since it’s ideal for adding coffee flavor without the acid bit- terness, it’s great for use in baking, marinating, making cocktails or served Affogato-style over ice cream."