What's the point of cold brew coffee?

Table of Contents:

1. What's the point of cold brew coffee?
2. Can you use regular coffee filter for cold brew?
3. Is cold brew coffee filtered?
4. What makes cold brew special?

What's the point of cold brew coffee?

It's sweeter and smoother – Because the coffee grounds aren't exposed to high temps, cold brew coffee usually tastes more flavorful and less bitter. Some people find that they need less sweetener and cream when drinking cold brew, which is great if you're cutting back on added sugar or watching your calorie intake.

Can you use regular coffee filter for cold brew?

When you're ready to strain your cold brew, place a thin paper coffee filter or a small, thin cotton napkin, cloth or handkerchief over a small fine-mesh sieve. Pour the concentrate through the prepared sieve into a liquid measuring cup or pitcher.

Is cold brew coffee filtered?

Unlike regular hot coffee, cold-brewed coffee uses time rather than heat to extract oils and caffeine from coffee beans. It is made using an immersion technique where coffee grounds and cold water are left to “brew” over an extended period of time (usually 18 to 24 hours), and then filtered for drinking.

What makes cold brew special?

“It's coffee that's brewed with room temperature or cold water over a 12 to 24-hour brew time,” he said. ... “Because it's made with colder water, it's generally a bit mellower and tastes more rounded out,” Cross added. “So there's more of a full body and a little less acidity [than iced coffee.]”