Since the dawn of caffeine, coffee has been a powerful, aromatic gear that spins the world, aiding people in prying open their tired eyes and meeting their ticking deadlines. And while our accomplice-in-a-cup is an integral part of many morning routines, some folks don’t practice the coffee religion.
But now, some people are converting from tea—and credit is due to a tasty new player: cold brew. Cold brew is making taste buds of even the most fervid coffee despisers sing, letting them enjoy a robust and caffeinated drink for their first time. Here are a few reasons why.
Cold Brew Coffee is Less Acidic
The process of brewing regular coffee creates a high-acidity, often bitter drink that can throw your body’s PH off balance, causing heartburn and wearing down tooth enamel for some. High acidity coffee consumed multiple times a day can even begin to wear down stomach lining.
Cold brew coffee is crafted at room temperature and can be up to a notable 70 percent less acidic than hot brewed coffee. Since oxidation happens much slower when brewing coffee at cooler temperatures, you wind up with a more balanced, lower-acidity drink.
Smooth Sailing into Flavor Country with Cold Brew Coffee
When you make the comparison, immediately noticeable are two qualities that distinguish cold brew from hot coffee: smoothness and flavor. Since cold brew isn’t pillaged by hot temperatures, newly vetted bean enthusiasts are especially pleased by cold brew’s lack of bitterness and creamy, palate-worthy flavor spectrum.
While hot brewed coffee is aromatic and slightly bitter, a good cold brew coffee has smooth flavors, full-bodied sweetness, and essentially zero bitterness. Cold brew is so smooth and creamy that it requires much less sweetener and heavy cream than what would typically be used in regular coffee—most choose none at all. And as you very well know, having to load up your hot coffee with sugars and creams makes your brew much worse for you.
Many Ways to Enjoy that Cold Brew
Here are some ways people are using cold brew:
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Grab-n-go: Cans of delicious nitro cold brew. Ours is safe to store in or out of your fridge which puts it in a class of its own!
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Iced: Mix cold brew concentrate with ice
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Hot: Mix cold brew concentrate with hot water and maybe add a dash of cinnamon.
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Iced Lattes: Mix cold brew concentrate with cold milk or a milk alternative. The latest craze is out-milk!
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Cocktails: Make a dirty brew by mixing in your favorite spirit. (We recommend Tequila to keep it paleo.)
If you haven’t experienced the rich, buttery smoothness of cold brew coffee, do yourself a favor and sprint to your nearest store. Better yet, try some of the best cold brew on earthfrom Caveman Coffee Co.
Author: Morgan Sliff