Steeped Coffee and the Various Brewing Methods – Milk and Honey Creative Solutions

The taste of a cup of coffee can vary based on water, the roasting of the beans, and brewing methods. Every brewing method has different characteristics and produce different tasting coffee. Some have higher equipment and preparation requirements, others are more easily assessible. As steeped coffee is quite new to many coffee drinkers, we want to provide an overview to compare the different brewing methods.

	Portability / Convenience	Equipment Cost	Brewing Time	Equipment Knowledge	Final Brew Color	Flavor	Sediment
Cold brew / Steeped Coffee	Yes	None	Cold 24hrs Hot 3-5mins	Not required	Light to medium	Smooth	some
Pour over / Drip Coffee	Yes	$	5mins**	Not required	Light to medium	Smooth	little
Espresso Machine	No	$$$$$	1-2mins	Require	Medium to dark	Rich	rare
K-Cup	No	$$$	2-3mins	Require	Medium to dark	Can be bitter	little
French Press	Yes	$$	3-5mins	Somewhat	Light to medium	Smooth	some
Aeropress	Yes	$$	2-3mins	Require	Medium	Smooth	rare
Siphon	No	$$$	3-5mins	Require	Medium to dark	Smooth Rich	rare
Mocha Pot	No*	$$	5mins	Require	Medium to dark	Can be bitter	some