Cold Brew Coffee
Medium Smooth chocolate, toffee and floral tones. Great for cold brew or nitro.
Roast Profile
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Dark Roasts Are Common: Cold brew coffee beans are often medium to dark roasted to enhance their naturally smooth and sweet characteristics. The darker roast helps reduce the bitterness that can sometimes be more prominent in hot brews, resulting in a smoother flavor profile.
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Less Acidity: Cold brewing extracts fewer acidic compounds compared to hot brewing methods, so cold brew beans tend to produce a coffee that's smoother with less sharpness or tanginess.
2. Flavor Characteristics
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Sweet and Rich Flavor: Because of the cold brewing process, cold brew coffee has a naturally sweeter, more mellow taste. Cold brew beans are typically chosen for their ability to accentuate flavors like chocolate, caramel, or nutty undertones.
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Full-Bodied, Low Acidity: Cold brew offers a more full-bodied flavor with reduced acidity. The beans are typically less "bright" and more robust, making them ideal for creating that rich, refreshing, and bold taste.
3. Brewing Process
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Long Extraction: Cold brew coffee requires a longer extraction time (12-24 hours) in cold water. The beans are ground coarser than for regular coffee, allowing for the slower, more controlled extraction of flavors.
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Smoothness: The extended steeping process helps draw out the smooth, sweet, and full-bodied notes, while avoiding the bitterness you might find with a traditional hot brew method.
4. Concentrated Flavor
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Cold brew coffee beans are also significant because the cold brew concentrate can be diluted with water or milk, allowing you to control the strength of your coffee. The concentrated flavor makes it perfect for iced coffee drinks or even as a base for coffee cocktails.
5. Versatility
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Hot or Cold: While cold brew is best enjoyed cold, many people find it’s also great when heated, offering a unique coffee experience. Cold brew coffee beans offer flexibility for different types of coffee enthusiasts.
