❄️ Ice House Cold Brew™
❄️ Ice House Cold Brew™
❄️ Ice House Cold Brew™
Cold Brewed. Gold Country Born.
Ice House Cold Brew™ is a smooth, medium-roast blend crafted specifically for slow, cold-water extraction. Featuring notes of smooth chocolate, sweet toffee, and subtle floral undertones, this exceptionally low-acid coffee delivers a rich, refreshing experience with remarkable balance and a naturally sweet finish.
Designed for traditional cold brew, nitro cold brew, and iced coffee beverages, Ice House Cold Brew™ develops its full character through patient extraction, producing a velvety body and clean flavor profile that remains smooth from the first sip to the last. Whether enjoyed over ice on a warm summer afternoon or served on draft as a creamy nitro cold brew, this blend offers a refreshing taste of Gold Country tradition.
Flavor Profile
Roast Level: Medium
Tasting Notes
☕ Smooth Chocolate
☕ Sweet Toffee
☕ Subtle Floral Notes
Perfect For
❄️ Great for Cold Brew or Nitro!
Characteristics
✔ Ultra-Smooth Body
✔ Exceptionally Low Acidity
✔ Naturally Sweet Finish
✔ Crafted Specifically for Cold Extraction
Highlights
✔ Specialty coffee roasted specifically for cold-water extraction
✔ Exceptionally low acidity for a smooth, easy-drinking experience
✔ Perfect for traditional cold brew, nitro cold brew, and iced coffee beverages
✔ Available as Whole Bean, Fine Grind, Drip Grind, and Coarse Grind
✔ Excellent for home brewers and coffee enthusiasts seeking café-quality cold brew
Grind Recommendations
☕ Fine Grind
- Espresso Machines
- Turkish Coffee
- Moka Pot
☕ Drip Grind
- Automatic Drip Coffee Makers
- Pour Over Brewers
☕ Coarse Grind
- French Press
- Chemex
- Cold Brew
☕ Whole Bean
- Grind Fresh for Your Preferred Brewing Method
Recommended Cold Brew Recipe
Gold Country Cold Brew Method
Ingredients
- 300 grams Ice House Cold Brew™ Coffee
- Purified bottled water
Preparation
- Lightly mist whole beans four times with water before grinding (Ross Droplet Technique).
- Grind beans on a very coarse setting.
- Combine coffee grounds with purified water in a large container.
- Seal and refrigerate.
- Steep for 12–24 hours.
- Strain and serve over ice.
The slow extraction process produces a naturally sweet, low-acid cold brew with rich chocolate and toffee notes while minimizing bitterness.
The Story
Long before electric refrigeration, mountain ice was one of California's most valuable commodities. During the Gold Rush era, workers harvested massive blocks of ice from frozen Sierra lakes and streams high above Placerville, hauling them down rugged mountain roads to supply foothill communities throughout the hot summer months.
The name Ice House traces its roots to this historic Sierra ice trade. Near present-day Ice House Road and the Crystal Basin region, harvested ice was stored in primitive mountain ice houses before continuing its journey to Gold Country towns below. In Placerville, businesses such as the historic John Pearson Soda Works relied on thick stone walls and naturally cool underground storage areas to preserve this precious resource.
Ice House Cold Brew™ pays tribute to the hardworking pioneers, teamsters, and mountain workers whose determination helped keep Gold Country cool long before the arrival of modern refrigeration.
A Verse for the Journey
Proverbs 21:5
"The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty."
The men who harvested and hauled Sierra ice understood the value of preparation. Their work began long before the summer heat arrived, requiring patience, perseverance, and a commitment to the task at hand. Through diligent effort, they provided a resource that sustained communities throughout the year. Their example reminds us that faithful preparation today often creates blessings for tomorrow.
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