Do I need two filters to strain cold brew coffee?
I have a Filtron cold brew system that uses both a paper filter and a wool filter to strain the coffee after it has brewed. However, in the last batch, I forgot to insert the wool filter! Is it okay to strain the coffee through the paper filter alone before drinking it, or is the wool filter doing something that the paper filter does not?
Best Answer
I make cold brew regularly using an ISI whipper, and simply filter through one paper filter in a Chemex set up. So, I am sure you are just fine. The wool filter appears to be the main filter in this system, with the paper filter in place simply to extend its life (see the FAQ on the website). You probably want to go back to the wool filter, since this is the design of the product, but I am sure your result is drinkable.
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Can you use coffee filters to strain cold brew?
You can strain cold brew coffee using a metallic coffee filter that you use for pour-over coffee or auto drip coffee maker. For example, if you have a Keurig that has a mesh filter, use this filter for the cold brew by holding it over a cup or carafe.How do you strain cold brew quickly?
Not soaking the coffee long enough. Stick it in the fridge: Use cold water (filtered, if you want to really get specific) and let the brew sit in the fridge for 18 to 24 hours before straining.Can you strain coffee with coffee filter?
Here's an affordable alternative using something you probably already have at home. Instead of cheesecloth, just line a mesh strainer/sieve with a coffee filter. All the solids are strained out, leaving behind clear liquid. Cleanup is easy\u2014throw the filter away.Cold Brew Coffee Straining
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