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Cold brew coffee - the alternative to the hot classic

Traditionally, coffee is prepared with hot water, which coffee drinkers generally don't mind even in summer. However, if you want a cold alternative in summer, for example, cold brew coffee is the way to go. Cold brew coffee is now a real trend drink that has made its way into the menu of numerous cafés. However, cold brew coffee has its origins in Japan, where it has been prepared for centuries. The classic preparation of cold brew coffee involves a ratio of 1:10 coffee and water. 

Cold brew coffee is infused with cold water and then steeped for 12 to 24 hours before being filtered. The result is refreshing, intensely flavored coffee that contains significantly less acidity and bitter substances than hot coffee on average. This makes cold brew coffee not only a welcome change on hot days, but also particularly mild. Cold brew coffee works particularly well with high-quality, home-ground coffee beans. The finished cold brew coffee can be served pure with ice cubes, vanilla ice cream or with milk and plant-based drinks. Cocktails can also be conjured up with cold brew coffee. 

Preparing cold brew coffee with or without a coffee maker?

Cold brew coffee can be prepared with a French press, a cold brew coffee maker or even without any special accessories - two containers and a filter are sufficient. However, a cold brew coffee maker makes preparation easier and is particularly worthwhile for anyone who wants to enjoy cold brew coffee on a regular basis. 

Cold brew coffee caffeine content: is it different from conventional coffee?

For many people, coffee is not just for enjoyment, but also to wake them up. With around 70 milligrams of caffeine per 100 milliliters, cold brew coffee definitely provides a freshness kick. This means that cold brew coffee contains even more caffeine on average than conventional filter coffee, for example.