iced coffee

Cold brew

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What's the difference?

Have you ever been confused about what makes cold brew different from iced coffee? Well you're in luck! Let's break it down.

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There's a time and a place for both. We don't need to pick which coffee is BETTER, but we should know what makes each type of coffee unique

- Abe Lincoln if he was around today, probably.

Brew Method

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Cold Brew: steeping coarse ground coffee in water for an extended period of time, then straining out the coffee.

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Iced Coffee: brewed as hot coffee using any brewing method, then poured over ice.

Brew time

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Cold Brew: 12-24 hours

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Iced Coffee: minutes (depends on the initial brewing method)

taste

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Cold Brew: less acidic, smoother, and slight sweetness.

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Iced Coffee: more acidic & bitter tasting, & may be slightly diluted.

Price

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Cold Brew: expensive option. Requires more coffee grounds & brewing time, leading to a higher price.

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Iced Coffee: cheaper than cold brew but typically more expensive than hot coffee.

(which feels like a scam, because you're paying for ice)

caffeine

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Cold Brew: generally contains more caffeine because it is often brewed as a strong concentrate (although this isn't universally true).

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Iced Coffee: same caffeine content as hot coffee.

Shelf life

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Cold Brew: lasts up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

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Iced Coffee: best taste within 1-2 days.

both are coffee

So both are

still amazing.

coffee

Want to make your own cold brew at home? I make my own cold brew every week, so allow me to help! Don't worry, it's actually very easy.