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- the post-brexit wasteland
my nespresso machine makes a very good iced latte, according to those in the house that drink it. pricy way to solve the problem though...
Coffee (cold) to go......
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Profpointy
Legendary Member
As an aside, back in the day, on hot car journeys, I used to quite like the chocolate-milk or coffee-milk they sell in motorway services in Southern Europe. Never fancied it in normal circumstances. Anyhow I bought a carton of it in a services in Spain, took one swig, and spat it out in horror, as it seemed to be some fizzy concoction of coca cola and milk which is every bit as revolting as you might think.
If you fancy a trip down memory lane it's still sold by the major supermarkets. You could be disappointed if the recipe has changed or your taste buds have grown up.
united4ever
Über Member
for the nespresso fans....this would work well on a ride wouldn't it? anyone got one?
View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacaco-Minipresso-Compatible-Nespresso-compatibles/dp/B01M4J94WY
View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacaco-Minipresso-Compatible-Nespresso-compatibles/dp/B01M4J94WY
Jimidh
Veteran
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- Midlothian
Absolutelycold coffee tates horrible for me
I'm not a fan of the pod-based coffees generally, but that's definitely over the top. If you are carrying something to make hot water with anyway then take an Aeropress with fresh ground coffee.
GlenBen
Über Member
I like the coldbrew method the best. 2 big tablespoons of coarse ground into a single cup cafetiere and leave overnight. Sometimes water that down the following day depending how I feel.
Another I like, double shot espresso, hot, topped up with either cold water or milk, weirdly I find it tastes strange if I mix cold water milk and hot coffee.
Another I like, double shot espresso, hot, topped up with either cold water or milk, weirdly I find it tastes strange if I mix cold water milk and hot coffee.
BurningLegs
Veteran
I like an iced coffee in the summer and I use this recipe which has the benefit of only making the coffee part once every 8-10 servings!
For the coffee concentrate (rocket fuel - wouldn’t recommend it on its own):
140-150g course coffee grinds steeped in 1100ml water overnight. Drain and store in the fridge (will be fine for a good few days).
For each serving (obviously tweak the mix to taste):
150ml coffee (concentrated stuff above)
200ml cold water
80ml milk
20ml vanilla syrup (optional - I hate flavours or sugar in hot coffees but enjoy the sweetness in a cold one)
Because about 60% of the liquid is coming from the fridge, you don’t need to bother with ice or even chilled water (just let the cold tap run a little). Would be different on a ride though - all chilled liquids and ice I’d say!
For the coffee concentrate (rocket fuel - wouldn’t recommend it on its own):
140-150g course coffee grinds steeped in 1100ml water overnight. Drain and store in the fridge (will be fine for a good few days).
For each serving (obviously tweak the mix to taste):
150ml coffee (concentrated stuff above)
200ml cold water
80ml milk
20ml vanilla syrup (optional - I hate flavours or sugar in hot coffees but enjoy the sweetness in a cold one)
Because about 60% of the liquid is coming from the fridge, you don’t need to bother with ice or even chilled water (just let the cold tap run a little). Would be different on a ride though - all chilled liquids and ice I’d say!
Rusty Nails
We remember
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- Living in the slow lane
Loved it since I was a kid and that was all we could get. A bit too sweet for me as coffee these days, but we always have some in the cupboard for pouring over ice-cream.
ozboz
Guru
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- Richmond ,Surrey
I saw this patrolling around Sainsbury’s this morning, do I bought some , just for old times sake 😊
Rusty Nails
We remember
- Location
- Living in the slow lane
In a plastic bottle these days
Do you remember the controversy some years back when they had to change the label as the old one was considered to have too many connotations of colonialism and racism?
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Interesting fact time. The solubility of caffeine in cold/room temperature water is significantly lower than that in hot/boiling water.
I don't know whether this makes a fat lot of difference to the delivery of caffeine to a person between hot and cold coffee.
So maybe not all that interesting
I don't know whether this makes a fat lot of difference to the delivery of caffeine to a person between hot and cold coffee.
So maybe not all that interesting
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Randomnerd
Bimbleur
- Location
- North Yorkshire
I tried the cold brew method, and to my mind it doesnt deliver the caffeine I need half way round a ride. Caffeine seems to help open my airways and give me a boost, perceived or not. And cold brew perhaps tastes better but doesnt do it for me. Try a few ways and settle on your own taste. Another interesting CC thread. Aren’t we great?!
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Did a quick google. Here's an interesting article. https://www.comunicaffe.com/does-cold-brew-coffee-contain-more-caffeine-than-hot-coffee/
ozboz
Guru
- Location
- Richmond ,Surrey
In a plastic bottle these days
Do you remember the controversy some years back when they had to change the label as the old one was considered to have too many connotations of colonialism and racism?
I can’t say I remember any problems with the label tbh, but I was in Australia for a long time so may have missed it
If you do not know something it can be of interest @Dogtrousers , and I’ll encourage Ms ozboz to drink it cold to help stop her bouncing off the ceilings in this lockdown 😂
