2 The taste

Overall, you’ll nd that cold brews are less acidic than their iced counterparts. Because no heat is involved in their making, the acids and oils that give coffee its bitter taste don’t get released. Also, expect more complex avours from a cold brew. “Cold brew, with its slow extraction, brings out different avours of the coffee,” says Pamela.

Depending on how sensitive your palate is, it’s actually possible that you might not be able to tell a cold brew and an iced coffee apart, Pamela adds. That’s because if both have been brewed and extracted well, you’re unlikely to be able to taste a marked difference.

At the end of the day, it’s all about your preference. Broken down simply, cold brews are for those who prefer a more full-bodied cup – which means the coffee feels heavier and thicker in the mouth. Cold brews also tend to be less acidic, and generally possess a more mellow avour.