The summer is already gone, but the weather feels perfect for a cup of cold brew. Have you tried adding salt to your coffee?
It is one of these Saturdays when I have to wake up early and go to work… It is sad, but we have to remember that it always can be worse, so it is not that big of a deal.
The autumn is already here and I know this for sure, because it doesn’t get much brighter before I have to leave for work. The first coffee will be enjoyed in complete darkness. This can be a bit depressing, but after all winter will come and we will enjoy our cups of coffee in the warmth of our home.
My choice for a day starter was an espresso shot of Honduras Geisha coffee right from the farm of Moises and Marisabel. This is not that expensive coffee, but it features a set of beautiful aromas, including Jasmine, of course and Peach-Pineapple mix. I chose the espresso brew for its quicker brewing times. I don’t like to spend much time brewing coffee so early in the morning.
The coffee is ground and now here is a little trick that I am currently experimenting with… when I prepare my cup for brewing in it, I put some grains of salt inside.
But why salt? People usually put sugar in their coffee?
Yes, I put salt, and if you make a quick research in internet you will find this very interesting information…
Of course with such little quantities, you can easily overdose and the results will be a bit salty coffee, but adding a dozen of grains in your cup will definitely change the taste for good!
Initially I was a bit conservative, but trust me, the salt trick works!
Time to enjoy the morning shot before I have to leave! The best part here is, that the kids don’t wake that early in the morning, so I have some moments of peacefulness before the work pace kicks in. And trust me, these days it is very extreme and intensive on the construction site with asphalt laying machines movinng very fast!
But work is another topic. Now we talk about coffee!
Two or three weeks ago I really thought that I won’t enjoy a cup of cold brew coffee again this year, but I was wrong. With temperatures reaching almost 35 degrees centigrade, which is not that common for the end of September, I desperately needed something refreshing after I went back home. And I felt that it was perfect time for another coffee from the farm of Marisabel and Moises - the Honduras Caballero.
Do you think it is time for an AeroPress? It has the advantage of brewing with relatively cold water, so no bitterness is extracted from the coffee beans. Also, I will need less ice to cool down the coffee, and of course, colder temperatures of coffee mean less oxidation. Coffee will taste better and more fruitful!
I ground a few steps finer, because I wanted to compensate the cold water and when I grind finer, I expose a greater area of coffee to the brewing water. This will help the faster extraction of all the flavorful compounds.
About 4 minutes later my refreshing cup of coffee is made and waits peacefully at the kitchen top. Anyone wants to join? This time I didnt add salt, because when the water is colder it will dissolve more slowly and I can meet some whole grains at the bottom of my cup… 😁
Time for an end… And time for some family time. Gonna wish you a peacefull and happy weekend. See you soon, fellas! Bye!