Cold Brew & Cold drip – coffee enjoyment for hot days

Cold brew and cold drip are more than just trendy spellings for iced coffee. All three drinks are served cold, but differ significantly in their preparation – and of course, in taste.

Iced coffee – the classic

Iced coffee isn't a new drink. Available in supermarkets for decades, it even makes children happy. Preparation couldn't be simpler: you brew espresso, caffè crema, or filter coffee, let it cool, or enjoy it straight away with ice cubes, milk, and sugar.

Summer tip: Fill ice cube trays with filter coffee instead of water and freeze them. This way you can always use homemade coffee ice cubes with cold milk for a quick latte or cappuccino – super easy and delicious.

Cold Drip vs. Cold Brew

Cold drip and cold brew are becoming increasingly popular. Starbucks added cold brew to its menu in 2015, but baristas were already familiar with the technique in 2014.

Cold drip Dutch coffee (also known as "Dutch Coffee") likely originated in the 17th century with the Dutch. Without electricity, they used cold water dripping onto coffee grounds for hours to produce aromatic coffee. Today, special equipment is used: an upper tank contains ice-cold water that slowly drips onto the coffee grounds.

Cold Brew It is prepared either at room temperature or in the refrigerator, usually using a French press or hand filter. Here too, you extract the flavors over 8–12 hours.

Both methods require patience, but reward you with a unique taste experience.

The taste && enjoyment

Cold brew and cold drip taste dthrough hours of extraction at low temperatures Significantly different from classic iced coffee:

• Full-bodied and intense, despite the lack of heat
• Low acidity, gently extracted
• Complex aromas, which often get lost in hot brewed coffee

Drink cold brew straight with ice cubes or diluted with water. A splash of cold milk also goes perfectly. Especially in summer, it's a refreshing alternative to coffee drinks and energy drinks.

Which coffee is particularly well-suited for cold brew?

You can basically use any type of coffee, but it's worth paying attention to the roast:

• Light roasts && ArabicaFruity, berry, or floral notes really shine. Check out our single-origin Arabica coffees perfect for cold brew.
• Classic Espresso RoastsChocolatey, nutty, and malty aromas emerge, while the taste remains mild. Discover our certified Espresso roasts, ideal for intense, cold coffee drinks.

Feel free to experiment with different varieties – the longer the cold extraction, the more aromas the coffee develops.

Conclusion

Cold brew and cold drip aren't just trendy; they offer an intense, low-acid flavor experience perfect for hot days. Whether straight, with ice cubes, or milk – with a little patience, you can create your perfect cold brew at home and discover new facets of your coffee.