Cold Brew
Everything about cold brew — ratios, methods, and what makes it different.
Best Coffee for Cold Brew: Beans, Roasts, and Grind Size
The best coffee for cold brew is a medium to dark roast with low acidity, ground coarse. That combination produces a smooth, rich concentrate that holds up well to dilution and ice. Light roasts can...
Read article →Nitro Cold Brew vs Regular Cold Brew: Taste, Texture, and Caffeine
Nitro cold brew is regular cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas. The nitrogen creates tiny bubbles that give the coffee a creamy, smooth texture and a cascading pour similar to a Guinness....
Read article →How Cold Brew Went from Niche to Mainstream: The Full Story
Cold brew coffee is now available at every major coffee chain, in cans at every gas station, and in concentrate form at every grocery store. A decade ago, most American coffee drinkers had never heard of it. The speed of its rise from specialty curiosity to mass-market staple is one of the more interesting stories in recent food and beverage history.
Read article →How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home (No Special Equipment Needed)
Cold brew is one of the most forgiving coffee brewing methods available. It requires no special equipment, no precise temperature control, and no timing beyond leaving it in the refrigerator overnight. The result is a smooth, low-acid concentrate that keeps for up to two weeks and can be served in multiple ways.
Read article →Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: They Are Not the Same Thing
Cold brew and iced coffee are served at the same temperature and look similar in a glass, but they are made by entirely different methods and taste noticeably different. Knowing the difference helps you order what you actually want and brew what you actually mean to make.
Read article →Cold Brew Concentrate: What It Is and How to Use It
Most cold brew sold in stores and most cold brew made at home is a concentrate — a coffee brewed at two to four times the strength of a normal cup, intended to be diluted before drinking. Understanding what concentrate is and how to use it correctly makes the difference between a great cold brew and a weak or overwhelming one.
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