Fresh Beans Meet Local Beats: Our Collaboration with Extra Chill
We’re beyond excited to announce our latest partnership with the Lowcountry’s premier music and events blog, Extra Chill. For years, Extra Chill has been a leading voice in Lowcountry music and community, making them the ideal crew to team up with for a special summer release.
To celebrate, we’ve taken one of our favorite Colombian coffees and given it a custom Extra Chill re-pack, available exclusively in our shop.
Great coffee deserves a great routine. Whether you're hanging out on the porch or gearing up for a local show, cold brew is the ultimate summer companion. To help you get the most out of your bag, we’ve put together a foolproof guide on how to brew it right at home.
The Extra Chill Home Cold Brew Recipe
What You Need:
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Coffee: 1 cup of your custom Extra Chill-repacked Colombian coffee (coarsely ground)
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Water: 4 cups of filtered, cold or room-temperature water
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Equipment: A large glass jar or pitcher, a long spoon or spatula, and a fine-mesh strainer (or cheesecloth/paper coffee filter)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Coarse Grind: If you're grinding your beans at home, set them to a coarse grind (similar to sea salt). This prevents over-extraction and keeps your final brew smooth instead of bitter.
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Combine: Add the coarsely ground coffee and the 4 cups of filtered water directly into your glass jar or pitcher.
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Stir Gently: Give the mixture a thorough, gentle stir to make sure every single coffee ground is fully saturated and submerged.
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Steep: Cover the container with a lid and place it in the refrigerator to steep. Let it sit for 16 to 24 hours. (The longer it steeps, the bolder and more concentrated it gets—perfect if you love a heavy splash of milk).
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Strain: Once it's done steeping, line your strainer with a fine-mesh filter, cheesecloth, or a paper filter and slowly pour the liquid into a clean container to separate the grounds.
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Serve: Pour your freshly made cold brew concentrate over a glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Dilute with a splash of water, your favorite milk, or a touch of sweetener to taste.
Store any leftover concentrate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Head into the shop to grab your bag of the Extra Chill collaboration blend before it's gone, and tag us in your home-brewed creations!