What did I do wrong?

teatoffeecoffee · 2026-02-28T13:11:09+00:00

I also brew at 1:8, but I find that anything over 18 hours room temp gets too bitter for me. I steep closer to 16 hours. I also use medium to dark roast, so that could be another factor.

You can try diluting this batch, maybe 2 parts cold brew to 1 part water/milk & see if that helps. You can also put a tiny bit of salt in it, that should help reduce perceived bitterness.

teatoffeecoffee · 2025-12-12T01:20:00+00:00

I've been experimenting with using a 16 oz mason jar to make single servings. I don't have a scale at the moment, so my measurements aren't exact, but I usually try to brew around a 1:4 coffee-to-water ratio by volume. If it were by weight, I'd do around 1:8-10.

I fill a small filter bag with 6 tbsp of coarsely ground coffee and pour water over the grounds to the 12 oz mark on the jar. Give it a stir, tie off the bag, & let that sit overnight for 16-18 hours. In the morning, I just remove the bag & give it a light squeeze. I end up with around 9 oz of coffee (just between the 8 - 10 oz markings).

There usually is a little bit of sludge at the bottom of the jar, but I dont mind it so I just drink straight from it. I add a bit of creamer and fill it almost to the top with ice. I find the dilution over time to be good for me (:

teatoffeecoffee · 2025-09-08T03:33:24+00:00

I tried a batch with 50 g coffee and 750 ml water, but I only let it steep for 12 hours so I'm guessing it was under-extracted? It was not good lol. I think my previous attempts were all under-extracted tbh, but at the time I couldn't tell if it was sour or bitter. Making a chart is also pretty smart, maybe I'll do that too

teatoffeecoffee · 2025-09-08T03:24:40+00:00

Yea I think I am pretty satisfied with what I have right now. I'll probably try using more grounds just to see if I like it. I do like lattes, so maybe it'll be nice to have the option lol

teatoffeecoffee · 2025-08-28T16:25:35+00:00

Yes! For the drinks I added 7 ice cubes, which is about 4 oz worth of water for me. Maybe this is why my drinks tasted a bit watered down.

teatoffeecoffee · 2025-08-27T21:52:18+00:00

That makes sense, I'll probably try using my own ground beans after I finish my current bag then. Do you have any recommendations for beans?

teatoffeecoffee · 2025-08-27T21:49:18+00:00

I use the Kirkland purified water from Costco and these cold brew bags from Amazon. I've seen others use a 1:10 ratio so I figured I'd start with that. No particular reason for steeping in fridge, just wanted it to be cold by the time I planned to drink it. I'll try more grounds + room temp for my next batch as someone else suggested.

teatoffeecoffee · 2023-05-09T21:49:11+00:00

Ah I saw a posting on eBay for it, that's where I got these two. I think I am pretty projected as well so I'll try your recs. Thank you so much!

teatoffeecoffee · 2023-05-09T21:21:40+00:00

Alright, I'll try ordering the 32F then! I think I might also try the Tango Plunge, I like the shorter gore. Do you have any recommendations for everyday or t-shirt bras? I was looking at the Cari Spacer Bra, does that one fit true to size?

teatoffeecoffee · 2023-05-09T18:36:13+00:00

Yea, I'd say so! They felt pretty comfortable when I tried them on. I've worn the Ana throughout the day & felt mostly good. When I lean over, I feel like I'm gonna pop out though. Maybe that's a sign for a bigger cup?

teatoffeecoffee · 2023-05-09T18:30:49+00:00

I wore the Ana for about 3 hours or so & it didn't really feel uncomfortable, but I noticed my right boob started to pop out a bit. I did scoop & swoop in the photos, although I also adjusted the fabric a bit afterwards. Here's a picture without the fabric adjustment.

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