I first found a can of Grady's at HomeGoods and gave it a try. I've never been to NoLA, so I didn't know what it should taste like, but I just knew it was GOOD cold brew! I like call kinds of coffee and this had a distinct flavor - smooth, dark and delicious! I immediately searched on Amazon and found this unique brew bag. I was skeptical and thought I might have coffee all of the fridge but I've barely had a drip! I'm really impressed by the tap system! I stupidly tried to fill up the bag with additional water so that it was no longer "concentrate" but ready-to-drink cold brew and ended up spilling coffee all over the kitchen! Lesson learned! Don't fill past the indicated line! I'm reordering today.
So, as many people have indicated, it does seem a little pricey, $30 for 12 bags. But, This kit lasted me about a month and I drink a tumbler with a straw every morning. Not bad, especially when you consider what I could have spent at Dunkin' or Starbucks. It's really about $1 a day and you can't beat that. Plus, you control the strength, the amount of ice, cream and sugar.
For a super special treat, shake up about a half up of diluted cold brew with a tablespoon or two of sweetened condensed milk and some ice. Shake until your arm is going to fall off. It's called a shakerato. It's delicious, but definitely a treat!
My first attempt at cold brewing coffee did not go at all wonderful and for a while I was timid of attempting cold brewing again. But in the hot weather a nice iced coffee really hits the spot, and of course eventually you start thinking if you made your own you can save some money from buying the ready made stuff. Came across this kit in my search, it was highly and seemed to tick all the right boxes (flavorful, easy to make, minimum mess, etc) and had the added advantage of being its own brewing and dispensing system - no need to commit to any special gadgets. Perfect for newbies!!
Basically you get a large resealable dispenser pouch complete with nozzle, with 12 sealed filter bags of grounds inside. Put 4 bags into the pouch and add your cool filtered water, seal and allow to 'brew' a minimum of 12hrs in the fridge. At the end of your brewing period, remove the filter bags and reseal the pouch, making sure you squeeze as much of the air out as you can.
It says that the concentrate will keep for up to two weeks but ours barely lasted the week. We kept as close as we could to the 12hr brew and mix it 1:1 with milk or with ice and creamer.
I LOVE this cold brew! I became so addicted to cold brew from Starbucks, but the caffeine (and the cost!!) was getting to me. I tried multiple times to brew my own decaf cold brew but it was messy, time-consuming and disappointing. I had previously been using a different brand of cold brew decaf I ordered on Amazon, but it became unavailable. I was nervous to try this brand with chicory added, but I am so glad I did! This package yields SO much delicious cold brew coffee that it is an amazing value. The storage bag with the dispenser was an ingenious idea. The concentrate still tastes great if water is added at a 1:1 ratio, which helps it to last longer. This morning I even tried it heated up for the first time and it was still delicious. I love this so much!
Got hooked on Grady's a few years ago and never looked back. So easy to throw one of these bags in a pitcher of water and have iced coffee for the week. Works if you make it extra concentrated (and add extra milk/water when you drink it) or add more water to start with. Also great for travel -- easy to throw a bag or two in your luggage and make iced coffee in your hotel or Airbnb (I've even packed an empty brew bag in case my Airbnb doesn't have a pitcher).
Very smooth and I love having the decaf that I can drink it in the afternoon and not worry about the caffeine bothering me at night. So glad I found it. I had a couple qt mason jars I found in the basement - I put the bag in the jar, pour water over it, then rubber band a plastic bag over the top. Ready for me the next day. Starbucks is losing some of my business with this available at home!
Feature Product
- Super easy Brew-It-Yourself cold brew coffee
- Each Pour And Store Pouch makes 36 cups of cold brew/iced coffee
- Cold Brew your coffee right in the refrigerator
- Just add water - Brew directly in Pour And Store Pouch
- Famous Grady's New Orleans-style flavor
- Hot Brew: Add 4-6 cups of boiling water (depending on preferred strength) to 1 Bean Bag in heat-resistant vessel
Description
Brewing your own Grady's Cold Brew just got that much easier! With the help of our ultramodern "Pour and Store" Pouch, you'll be brewing in no time. Just add water! The Bean Bags—literally, bags of ground coffee beans, chicory, and spices—soak overnight in water. In the morning, remove bags from pouch and discard or compost. Finally, rip off those pesky tamper proof seals and dispense straight from the fridge for up to two weeks. One part Grady’s + one part milk (or water for black coffee) = total perfection. Feeling adventurous? Try mixing Grady's with vodka for a cocktail, sparkling water for a coffee soda or over ice cream for true decadence. Made in: New York City Ingredients: Coffee, Chicory, Spices Details: Pour and Store Pouch contains (12) 2oz Bean Bags. Each bag brews 3 servings of concentrate. Brewed concentrate must be refrigerated. Stays fresh for up to 2 weeks.
I’m hooked on cold brew so when I was going on a week-long cruise, I had to find a way to bring it with me. Enter this kit. I made it in my cabin and dispensed the concentrate all week along, and it was delicious diluted with a little water and ice and cream added. I’ve experimeted with many different beans with my home setup and Grady’s ranks up there with the best I’ve had.
I have become an absolute fanatic about cold brew, and have tried many, many brands! Grady‘s is right up there in my top three favorites. I do not use the pouch, but use two packs in a 2 quart pitcher to steep them. The pouch seemed a little gimmicky, and other reviewers seemed to have problems with it, so I chose to avoid it. That doesn’t take away from the coffee though, which is absolutely delicious!
This coffee is the best! Great flavor and easy to use. I used to refill growlers at my local coffee shop but this saves me time and money. I also brought it along for my destination wedding and it was great to have iced coffee every morning. I even brought one for a potluck at work, travels well and was very popular
I drink coffee all day every day, and BY FAR, Grady's is the best coffee I have ever found. It's only made me even more of a coffee snob, because now I think nothing else compares. It is important to note that you will need a relatively large drink jug of some kind to make this in.
I'm a cold latte drinker and former Stbxs addict. I successfully weaned my wallet from $5 lattes by using this cold brew as my espresso substitute and it's great! I use a 1:3 ratio to achieve the perfect cold latte. I also make cold brew ice cubes for really hot days. The chickory is subtle yet sweet, so I don't need sugar either! Once you have the brew bag, you can simply order additional bean bags. I transfer the concentrate to a nalgene bottle for easier storage in my packed frig and wash the bag out til I need to make more. Best coffee product I've EVER purchased!
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