Cold brew is simply coffee that has been brewed with cold rather than hot water and usually involves a long
steeping
process—anywhere between 12-24 hours. In terms of flavor, cold brew is generally characterized as smooth,
low-acid, and
heavier than its hot brewed counterparts.
Cold brew will usually last 7-10 days in the fridge. If your coffee tastes funky, you might want to give it a
toss.
Pick the best coffee you feel comfortable paying for. Cold brew tends to have a heavy, chocolate-y flavor to it
with low
acidity, so sometimes baristas tend to favor coffees that lean into those flavors, like ones from South and
Central
America.
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