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Julimac
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Julie
Omaha
NE
USA
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 Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 3:59:29 PM
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Last year, a friend of mine showed me this nifty gadget she'd had for years called a "Coffee Toddy" You put coarsely ground coffee in and then let it sit overnight, strain and Waa Laa, you have this delicious, low acid coffee concentrate that keeps in the fridge for weeks!
It is kind of pricey, so i put it out of my mind (although I do have a problem resisting any new kitchen appliance : )
Last week I discovered.... (but I can't remember where...i'll be embarrassed if it was in MJF mag) you can make it in a JAR!!
AND, it makes the best "iced coffee" i've ever made.
Here is how:
1/2 pound coarsely ground coffee
5 cups cold water
Large (not a quart jar, don't ask me how i figured that out...) glass jar
place grounds and water in jar, let sit for 12 hours or overnight
strain... if your strainer has big holes, use some cheesecloth to line it
you will have about a quart jar of lovely concentrate that you'll keep in the fridge
every time you want some iced coffee, place and ounce or less of concentrate in a clean jar with a lid, ice, and cold milk.... add the sweetener of your choice... or not... shake and dump into a pretty glass with a straw.... mmmmmm : ) enjoy.
"sometimes it's easy to be myself....sometimes it's better to be somebody else...." |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 4:13:00 PM
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We have a coffee toddy that was given to us as a gift. I don't drink coffee (how can something that smells so good taste so bad???) but my hubby drinks it every morning. He loves the coffee from the toddy and makes it himself once a week. He keeps it in the frig. He says he much prefers it to brewed coffee...something about not having as much acid? Anyway, he swears by cold brewed coffee!:-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 4:58:11 PM
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Julie~ I love iced coffee but would really love it with some of the acidity cut out. I am going to try this jar idea!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
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mickib
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Michele
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
267 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 5:02:35 PM
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| Julie, I make iced coffee this way too. I put mine in a big bowl with a lid and then pour it through a fine mesh strainer lined with paper towels. Easy and it keeps me happy! |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2875 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2875 Posts |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 5:47:49 PM
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I've had a coffee toddy for about 16 years. There really is a difference as far as the acid content is. During the summer, we use the concentrate for iced coffee as well as hot coffee. Anyway that you can keep the acid content down is great! I order the thick filters from them & they last a long time. Mmmm think I'll have a cup after dinner.
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl Sister #870 @}~~
"God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves." DL Moody
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Pamela Joy
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Pamela
Hesperus
CO
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 8:02:50 PM
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Yummy! I will try this, even though my husband and I usually just put our extra coffee from the french press or melita dripper into a jar in the fridge, and it is fine. Less acid will be better.
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Julimac
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Julie
Omaha
NE
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 9:41:47 PM
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Originally posted by nubidane
I believe, it was courtesy of Pioneer Woman..
Gotta love Ree!!!!
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/06/perfect-iced-coffee/
Actually, I realized that it was my local newspaper. But I'm so glad you posted this because it was so much more detailed than what I read!! And, I was behind in my Ree reading : )
Thank You!
"sometimes it's easy to be myself....sometimes it's better to be somebody else...." |
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 09:28:32 AM
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What a great idea, I love iced coffee during the summer, but it just doesn't "get it", when you put morning coffee in the fridge! Can you use just plain ole Folgers for this??
live, laugh, love |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2011 : 12:39:04 PM
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Julie
Thank you for this recipe! Years ago I had to give up regular coffee due to the caffeine but switched to decaf. Then had to give up even that (boo hoo hoo!) because of the acid. I used to love iced coffees in the summer time so I will be trying this tomorrow! Man! I'm giddy at the thought that I might be able to drink coffee again!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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Julimac
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Julie
Omaha
NE
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:10:09 AM
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I think you can/should use whatever you like to drink.I grind my beans and use a dark roast but start with any coarse grind you like and go from there.
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Originally posted by cheneygal
What a great idea, I love iced coffee during the summer, but it just doesn't "get it", when you put morning coffee in the fridge! Can you use just plain ole Folgers for this??
live, laugh, love
"sometimes it's easy to be myself....sometimes it's better to be somebody else...." |
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Julimac
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Julie
Omaha
NE
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 08:13:00 AM
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And ladies.... you might want to explain.... to your thrifty man..... DO NOT ADD LEFTOVER COFFEE FROM THE POT TO THIS LOVELY JAR OF CONCENTRATE!!...... It ruins it.... He said..... "but now we have a full jar of coffee now....."
"sometimes it's easy to be myself....sometimes it's better to be somebody else...." |
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