Brew Your Best Batch: Unlocking Coffee Perfection with the Shelbru Cold Brew System
- CoffeePress Team
- Sep 3
- 3 min read
Tired of lukewarm, acidic iced coffee, or expensive daily café runs? It's time to discover the magic of cold brew, and the Shelbru Cold Brew System is here to make it easier and more delicious than ever. This innovative system is designed to transform your at-home coffee experience, delivering smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced cold brew concentrate every time.
Cold brew isn't just iced coffee. It's a completely different brewing method that involves steeping coffee grounds in cold or room-temperature water for an extended period (typically 12-24 hours). This slow, gentle extraction process results in a concentrate that's naturally lower in acidity, smoother on the palate, and incredibly versatile. You can dilute it with water or milk, enjoy it over ice, or even warm it up for a unique hot coffee experience.
Why the Shelbru Cold Brew System Stands Out
The Shelbru system has quickly become a favourite among coffee enthusiasts, and for good reason. Here are some of its standout features:
Dual Filter Technology: Say goodbye to gritty cold brew! The Shelbru boasts a sophisticated dual stainless steel filter system (with an inner 600μm and outer 500μm layer) that effectively traps even the finest coffee grounds, ensuring a perfectly clear and residue-free concentrate.
Generous Capacity: Brew up to 500ml of concentrated cold brew in one go, yielding up to 12 servings depending on your desired dilution. This means less frequent brewing and more delicious coffee on hand.
Two is Better Than One: The Shelbru Cold Brew System comes with two carafes. This ingenious design allows you to have one batch brewing while you're enjoying another, ensuring a continuous supply of your favourite cold brew. The interchangeable lids make switching between brewing and serving seamless.
Easy to Use and Clean: The intuitive design makes cold brewing a breeze for beginners and seasoned baristas alike. Plus, all parts are conveniently dishwasher-safe, making clean-up a snap.
Sleek and Space-Saving: Its compact footprint and elegant design make it a stylish addition to any kitchen countertop or fridge without taking up excessive space.
Sustainable Choice: With reusable components, the Shelbru system eliminates the need for disposable paper filters, making it an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option.
How to Use Your Shelbru Cold Brew System: A Step-by-Step Guide
Getting started with your Shelbru Cold Brew System is incredibly simple. Follow these steps to unlock the full potential of your coffee:
Grind Your Coffee (Coarsely!): This is perhaps the most crucial step for great cold brew. Use coarsely ground coffee beans, similar in consistency to breadcrumbs or coarse cornmeal. Fine grounds can lead to over-extraction and a cloudy, bitter brew. If you buy pre-ground coffee, ensure it's specifically labelled for cold brew or French press.
Add Coffee to the Dual-Filter: Take your stainless steel Dual-Filter and add approximately 100g (3.5oz) of your coarse coffee grounds. Shelbru carafes have a convenient "3.5oz 100g" mark on the filter to guide you.
Add Water: Place the filter into one of the Shelbru carafes. Slowly pour cold or room-temperature filtered water into the carafe, up to the "MAX" line. Using filtered water will significantly improve the taste of your cold brew (Tip: if you really want to make a difference to your water, check out Lotus Water Drops here).
Steep & Brew: Secure the lid onto the brewer. You can now let your cold brew steep on your countertop or in the fridge. The recommended brewing time is typically 12 to 24 hours. For a stronger concentrate, steep closer to 24 hours. Avoid steeping for much longer than 24 hours, as this can start to extract undesirable, bitter flavours.
Swap and Serve: Once your brewing time is complete, remove the dual filter (giving it a few gentle shakes to ensure all the delicious concentrate drains out). Now, simply swap the brewing lid with the provided pour spout lid on the carafe.
Enjoy Your Cold Brew Concentrate! You now have a rich, smooth cold brew concentrate ready to enjoy. As a general guideline, dilute your concentrate with water or milk at a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio (1 part concentrate to 3 or 4 parts water/milk). Experiment to find your perfect strength and taste! Serve over ice for a refreshing treat.
Clean and Repeat: All parts of the Shelbru Cold Brew System are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. Once cleaned, you can immediately start your next batch in the second carafe, ensuring you always have cold brew on hand.
The Shelbru Cold Brew System makes enjoying café-quality cold brew at home an absolute dream. With its thoughtful design and simple process, you'll be wondering how you ever managed without it. Happy brewing!
You can view the full range of Shelbru products here: https://www.coffeepress.com.au/shelbru
