Cold brew is not only a refreshing treat, the preparation of the coffee specialty differs significantly from that of other coffee drinks.
Pleasure on hot days – cold brew
Many coffee drinkers are terrified of cold coffee, after all, many people associate the ceremony of drinking coffee with an aromatic, fragrant cup of hot coffee. Cold coffee is often equated with old, stale coffee. Cold coffee in the form of an iced coffee or a cold brew is also a special treat, especially during the hot season. Cold brew and iced coffee are not the same thing. Both taste refreshing and contain caffeine, but the preparation is very different from each other. Which variant has the edge is not just a question of taste, after all, cold brew has many positive properties.
The origins of cold brew – a trendy drink with a long history
Who would have thought it, although cold brew is a current trend drink, this special way of preparing coffee is quite old. As early as the 17th century, the Dutch came up with the idea of preparing coffee cold. They wanted to be independent of heat sources when preparing coffee and store and sell the drink better. In 2015, cold brew experienced a revival. The trend continues and especially in the summer heat, cold brew is a delicious alternative to iced coffee.
How to prepare a cold brew
The translation of the name already provides information on the correct preparation of a cold brew. Cold Brew means “cold brewing”. However, the term “brewing” is misleading, after all, the cold brew is not made with hot water, but with cold. For the production of one liter of cold brew you need at least 60 grams – some also take up to 200 grams – of ground coffee and patience. The preparation is very simple: the coffee powder is mixed with the cold water and then has to steep for at least 12-24 hours. After this procedure, the brew only needs to be filtered. The trend drink is ready.
