What Is Cold Brew Coffee? Complete Guide to Cold Steep Coffee
Cold brew coffee is coffee made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold or room-temperature water for 12–24 hours, then straining out the grounds. No heat is used at any point. The result is a smooth, low-acid coffee concentrate that is typically diluted before drinking. Cold brew is not iced coffee (which is hot-brewed coffee poured over ice). The cold-water extraction process produces a chemically different beverage with a distinctly smoother, sweeter, and less bitter taste. ...