Here’s the brutal honesty: hot coffee will never taste exactly like cold brew. Cold brew is smoother, sweeter, and less acidic. Hot coffee poured over ice is like covering a happy dog with a blanket—it’s still there, just a bit annoyed.
But you know what? That’s okay. You saved three bucks. You didn’t have to wear pants to get it. And you learned why baristas look at you funny when you ask for “extra ice.” They know. They always know.
So go forth. Double your grounds. Chill your coffee. Pinch that salt. And when someone asks for your iced coffee recipe, just smile mysteriously and say, “It’s a family secret.” They’ll never guess the secret is impatience and a pinch of table salt.
Drink up, you beautiful disaster.
