Hey coffee fiends! Ever thought about how your daily grind impacts Mother Nature? Turns out, sipping on a cold brew isn't just a trendy way to beat the heat—it's also a solid choice for the environment. Let’s spill the beans on why cold brew coffee is the green go-to over the classic hot cuppa.
1. Saves a Bunch of Energy:
First up, cold brew coffee slashes energy use because there’s no need to fire up an espresso machine that's usually 2500-4000Watts or boil a kettle. It’s all about soaking those grounds in ice cold water, letting them do their thing over few nights in a refrigerator. That's a lot less electricity used as the amount of coffee you can store and make is limited to the size of your fridge, you can make a batch that will last you a month!
2. Less Waste!:
Think about all those paper filters and plastic pods from regular coffee brewing—none of that with cold brew. Hot coffee unless you're using a commercial grade coffee machine which most of us don't have at our homes. You will be wasting a lot, paper filters, plastic pods, packaging and more packaging.
Cold Brew coffee can be made at home with a multi-use filter or you can even use a stainless steel filter!
3. Gets More Bang for Your Coffee Buck
Cold brew might need more grounds to get going, but it packs a punch with the concentrate it makes. You can dilute this to tailor your coffee just how you like it, stretching those beans further than a regular hot brew. More coffee from fewer beans? And the best part is Cold Brew extraction allows your coffee to retain it's freshness and flavour for weeks if stored correctly while we all know the flavour of hot coffee when it sits around for even a couple of hours! More for you! Good for your wallet and better for the planet.
4. Cool for Cafes, Too
Coffee shops can get in on the action as well. Serving cold brew can cut down on the energy hefty coffee machines chew through, especially during the scorching Aussie summer. It’s a win for cafe owners looking to keep the vibe cool and the bills lower. It's worth nothing that you'll save the effort too as you can pre-batch large quantities of Cold Brew Coffee that is ready to be served and does not require a lot of energy and work on the spot. Less work, who does not love that?
Conclusion
Opting for cold brew isn't just a smooth move for your taste buds and your stomach; it's a champion choice for the environment. Less energy, less waste, and more efficient use of your beloved beans—cold brew has it all. Next time the sun rises, why not grab a cold brew and enjoy the chill knowing you’re doing right by the planet?
Ready to switch to the cooler side of coffee? Grab a cold brew next time and taste the difference—your body and the bush will thank you. Keep it cool, keep it sustainable, and most importantly, keep enjoying great coffee, you legends!