Everything About Cold Crew Coffee

The coffee industry is constantly developing new ways to make coffee and complement the natural flavors of the coffee bean. With new improvements come unique benefits to tasting the already rich craft beverage. Cold brew is one of the latest coffee crazes sweeping the industry. But what makes cold brew different from the iced coffee you’d find at a local coffee shop?

Javvy Coffee has the answers and fun facts about cold brew that can benefit you!

Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee

One of the first questions asked about cold brew is how it differs from regular iced coffee. Iced coffee is made from regular brewed drip coffee using hot water, which is typically poured over ice after it has been brewed. Simply put, iced coffee is your quick, regular cup of Joe that is cooled as it is poured over ice once it reaches room temperature.

Cold brew, on the other hand, never touches heat. It is a slow brew that uses more coffee per ounce of water, making it stronger in flavor and caffeine content. Cold brew also takes a lot longer to prepare; it requires an eight to twenty-four-hour steeping time. Despite the longer prep time, cold brew is worth the wait since it has full-bodied flavor notes in every cup.

So, if you want a rich, flavorful, and smooth cup of coffee that is guaranteed to be cold, cold brew is the drink for you!

What Is the Ideal Cold Brew Ratio?

One of the fun aspects of coffee is the amount of science that goes into every sip. For rich and flavorful coffee, specific ratios are used to perfect each cup and recipe.

Cold brew is best made with a 1:5 ratio of coffee to cold water. For example, if you want a gallon of cold brew, you should measure out 250g of ground coffee beans to one gallon of water.

There are special calculators you can use, but remember that the golden ratio of one to five will get you close to the smooth balance of coffee to water needed for a rich, flavorful cup of cold brew.

If you are patient, cold brew is a simple yet tasty way to get your morning caffeine kick without too much effort or fancy equipment!

If you’re looking for a way to make less cold brew but enjoy more drinks, try making cold brew concentrate. To make this espresso-like type of coffee, you’ll follow the same brewing process while using less water. After some dilution, the coffee tastes just right.

What Equipment Do You Need for a Big Batch of Cold Brew?

Making your own cold brew requires simple and easy-to-acquire equipment—no need to be a professional barista to make the best coffee ever.

Coffee

The type of coffee used for cold brew is subjective to each person’s specific taste preferences. Coffee lovers have plenty of different ways to enjoy cold brew, and there’s no wrong option.

Most cold brews are made with medium to dark roasts, typically sourced from Central or South America due to the more chocolatey and sweeter notes in the beans from those regions. While you can find coffee from these origins at your local grocery store, we recommend ordering coffee beans specifically made for cold brew.

The coffee should be ground coarsely (since it is a slow brew) and then placed in a filter.

Cold Brew Filter

For the next step in your cold brew-making process, place your coarsely ground coffee into a filter. No special filter is necessary, but large, wide-mouthed paper filters with a drawstring top are the easiest and most recommended.

With the drawstring top, the bag is less likely to leak grinds, so you don’t have to worry about double filtering. That means there are no grinds in your finished product!

Container and Water

The last two steps in making your cold brew are placing the filter with the grounds into the container and then pouring water over the filter to fill the container.

The type of container does not have to be specifically glass or plastic. It can be any reusable container. So, pick your favorite mason jar or an old glass pitcher, fill it with water, and you’re all set!

Brew Time

Finally, time is needed to make your batch of cold brew. The steeping time ranges from eight to 24 hours.

Why is there such a difference in time? Batch size, amount of coffee, and when you need it ready are all factors that can affect the steeping time before you can enjoy your own brew.

What Are Other Ways To Make Cold Brew?

Want to skip the hassle of finding your own coffee, the right type of filter, and waiting for the perfect amount of time before enjoying your coffee?

Cold brew comes in concentrate form as well! With the same rich flavor, you can skip the hassle and wait time. Pour your own fresh cup of cold brew from concentrate, and you’re ready to take on your day! Designed for those who want one cup at a time, coffee concentrates offer the same flavor and benefits as typical cold brew without the time, mess, and excess supply.

Easily transported, quick to make, convenient, and rich in flavor, here at Javvy, we offer a great coffee concentrate option for those who want the rich and smooth taste of cold brew coffee without the long brew time. There’s no leftover mess to take time away from your already busy day! Just add water, milk, or your flavor of choice, along with the concentrate, and you’re ready to go!

More Than Just a Cup of Coffee

Read on to see how cold brew can benefit you!

Hot or Cold?

Many people wonder whether coffee is better hot or cold, but according to certain studies, the health benefits are the same either way!

What Are Some Potential Benefits of Coffee?

Coffee is linked to decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many degenerative nerve diseases.

Coffee is also associated with lowering the risk of liver disease. With an extra caffeine kick to wake you up, cold brew has all the same benefits with even more flavor. So keep drinking that coffee to keep your body going, both mentally and physically!

Cold Brew on Top With Even More Benefits

Cold brew extracts the antioxidants naturally found in coffee cherries (where the beans come from), which are linked to supporting brain function.

Since cold brew is steeped over a long period—up to a day—it extracts flavors slowly. While fresh-brewed hot coffee extracts quickly, resulting in a stronger and more acidic flavor, cold brew is known to be smoother, stronger in natural flavor notes, and less acidic.

This means it doesn’t need as much cream or sugar, reducing calorie intake.

Come on Brain: Stronger Caffeine

Cold brew has a longer extraction period, allowing it to pull in more caffeine, making it an excellent choice for a strong morning boost.

Less Acidic

Cold brew is easier on your stomach since it is less acidic than regular coffee. If you’re looking for a drink with lower calories, less acidity, and rich flavor, cold brew is a great choice!

Share Your Cold Brew Sip

Cold brew is a simple and satisfying way to make and enjoy coffee. With just coffee, water, and time, you can brew cold coffee anywhere!

Despite being served cold, cold brew can be customized with flavors or spices to be enjoyed year-round.

So go out there, share your knowledge, and drink good coffee while you’re doing it!

Be sure to share your journey on Instagram with @enjoyjavvy and start your day right with some good coffee.