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The Real Reason Coffee Tastes Bad At Room Temperature
Whether you prefer a light or dark roast or if you're on team hot coffee or the cold brew crew, many of us can agree that there are few things worse than drinking a room temperature cup of coffee. All of the wonderful flavors, aromas, and uplift of the drink seem to have disappeared. It's reduced to a monument of forgetfulness that was left behind to settle into 70 degrees F. You may continue to consume it for practical reasons like prudence or the need for a jolt of caffeine. At this point, however, it no longer brings the same joy as it did before.
Why Cold Brew Is Often Made With Dark Roast Coffee Beans
Cold brew made waves back in 2015, when Starbucks introduced the coffee to its menu. However, The Coffee Wave reports that cold brew coffee may have been around as early as the 1600s in Japan before it made its way to the Americas in the 19th century. To make true cold brew, you must let the coffee grounds steep in cold water for at least 12 hours. Even longer, if you want a more powerful flavor. While it might seem easier to just pick your daily cold brew up from your local coffee shop, buying a cup every day can get expensive. So, if you decide to venture into home-brewing, it is important to first start with knowing what kind of beans to use.
Why Is Kona Coffee So Expensive?
Kona production only accounts for 1% of total coffee grown worldwide. While this land is utilized efficiently and fully, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to large scale production. You might be wondering, what justifies going with Kona as opposed to any other coffee? Is it worth paying more simply because it’s grown in a difficult area and in the US?