A Cold Cup of Joe

Cold Brew

Cold brew coffee means that the coffee is never exposed to heat during the brewing process, which can enhance bitterness. A gentle brew with room-temperature water produces a smoother, milder coffee with less acidity. Coffee and water are mixed at a ratio of 1:4 and allowed to steep like sun tea for 12-48 hours. The grounds are strained out and discarded, and the resulting cold brew is served over ice or with a bit of water to slightly dilute it. While any coffee may be used to make cold brew, special roasts that take into consideration the cold brew process ensure that the resulting coffee isn’t too weak or lacking in flavor. Personal preference factors in here, but many people prefer cold brew made with a medium to medium-dark roast coffee. Because the coffee sits for a long time, less bitter, less acidic beans are best.

Did you know Kowalski's now has our very own Signature Cold Brew Coffee Blend? It is a specially crafted medium roast blend of South American, Central American and Sumatran coffees that's guaranteed to brew up the perfect cup of cold brew.

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Iced Coffee

Iced coffee is brewed using hot water like regular coffee, which may extract more flavor from the grounds. It may be held until cool, poured or even brewed directly over ice. Iced coffee may be brewed any way hot coffee may be brewed. It is important to note that the longer the coffee is held, the more it will oxidize and change flavors, often becoming more bitter. For this reason, many people prefer to limit the hold or cooling time of their iced coffee. Because the ice dilutes the brew, iced coffee is often brewed double strength.

In both cases, fresh filtered water is best. Water is, after all, the main ingredient in coffee.