# How Do You Drink Your Cold Brew Coffee? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** coffee\ **Created:** [September 10, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290 "2020-09-10T21:24:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/1 "2020-09-10T21:24:41Z")
Help me prove to Mrs. Cups that I’m right. (Or show she’s right and drive us to divorce) _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/2 "2020-09-10T21:28:16Z")
Why go through all that trouble to cold brew the coffee if you are going to heat it up afterwards? What am I missing here? ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/3 "2020-09-10T21:31:16Z")
Why would I drink it hot? If I want hot coffee, I’ve got a Keurig to make hot coffee with. Back when I was using a Mr. Coffee to make a carafe, I’d let the coffee that I didn’t finish at breakfast cool to room temp, then I’d pour it over ice. I LIKE iced coffee (not that fond of inconvenience, though). My daughter buys cold brew concentrate, and drinks it over ice with oat milk. I tend not to buy cold brew at the supermarket, but if I’m in a Starbucks and I feel like drinking an iced coffee, I’ll ask for cold brew. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/4 "2020-09-10T21:36:19Z")
Yes, cold brew is for cold coffee. If you want hot coffee, you use a hot brewing method. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/5 "2020-09-10T21:42:01Z")
But, really, do whatever you like. I mean I’ve heard that some people actually like that Keurig stuff. (Glances sideways still other poster.) ---
**Author:** ![Kyrie\_Eleison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kyrie_eleison/32/7682_2.png) [@Kyrie\_Eleison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyrie_Eleison)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/6 "2020-09-10T22:40:21Z")
Ok, I’ll be that guy: Where’s the option for both? I make at least one pitcher of cold brew coffee every week. I mostly drink it over ice, but every once in a while, I’m in the mood for a hot cup of coffee, and I’ll pop a cup into the microwave. > [@Czarcasm](#): > > Why go through all that trouble to cold brew the coffee if you are going to heat it up afterwards? What am I missing here? Served hot or cold, cold brew coffee tastes different than the same coffee brewed with hot water. Hot water pulls more of the compounds that cause bitterness and acidity out of the ground coffee. Brew it cold and heat it up afterward, and you’ve wind up with a smoother, less bitter cup of hot coffee. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/7 "2020-09-10T23:52:35Z")
For the record, I was the one who figured it was drank cold, but apparently there are people out there who drink it hot (a former coworker of the Mrs.apparently). ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/8 "2020-09-11T01:02:30Z")
I love mine cold, with a huge slug of half and half, and a few ice cubes. But really, heated up, it makes divine hot coffee too. Never burnt or bitter. ---
**Author:** ![Aspidistra](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspidistra/32/3894_2.png) [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/9 "2020-09-11T01:15:00Z")
Option c) “What is this cold-brew coffee of which you speak? It sounds intriguing. I must try it!” With a side-order of “iced-coffee, hot coffee … if it’s coffee, it’s all good” ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/10 "2020-09-11T01:30:56Z")
I always thought cold or iced coffee was something people drank ironically or when they didn’t have a way to heat it. Apparently I was mistaken. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/11 "2020-09-11T01:34:16Z")
I take 3 cups of coffee grounds, typical folger’s medium roast, and put it in a gallon pitcher. I add water until almost full, stir it up, seal it (shaking it a few times in ensuing hours) and leave it for at least 12 but usually 24 hours at room temperature. Then I strain the stuff thru a coarse sieve to get larger bits out, then re-strain thru a coffee filter to get fine sediment out, chill, and serve. Or heat and serve. I’ve got a batch brewing now, as I’ll run out of the stuff by Saturday if I don’t. The Mrs. and I consume it regularly. ---
**Author:** ![Aspidistra](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspidistra/32/3894_2.png) [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/12 "2020-09-11T03:37:53Z")
Sounds incredibly easy. Rather like making iced tea actually, except for the straining ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/13 "2020-09-11T11:18:48Z")
Black. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/14 "2020-09-11T12:57:46Z")
> [@Aspidistra](#): > > Sounds incredibly easy. Rather like making iced tea actually, except for the straining It is easy. The straining and filtering satisfies my inner Dr. Heisenberg as I make and purify my product! ---
**Author:** ![MoonMoon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moonmoon/32/2959_2.png) [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/15 "2020-09-11T13:21:37Z")
Another “both” vote here. ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/16 "2020-09-12T19:45:10Z")
I detest hot coffee, and so cold brew. No reason for me to heat up. my Dearly Beloved™ similarly drinks cold brew. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/17 "2020-09-12T20:05:06Z")
I brew all of my coffee hot in a Mr. Coffee. Whenever there is a little unfinished, I let it cool then pour it into a plasic botte. That goes in either the fridge, or freezer, depending on when I want to use it. (I add small amounts to the same bottle until it’s mostly filled.) If it’s frozen it goes into my insulated lunch bag that I bring to work, and I have it at lunch and for the rest of the afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/18 "2020-09-12T21:17:09Z")
> [@bobot](#): > > I brew all of my coffee hot Well, yuck. There must be a thread for people like you somewhere. ;-D ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/19 "2020-09-12T21:32:15Z")
I’ll think about trying it your way… but it seems like a fair amount of work. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290/20 "2020-09-12T23:01:42Z")
> [@bobot](#): > > it seems like a fair amount of work. I’ve been a coffee drinker for decades, tried many ways of brewing it, ranging from percolator, moka pot, pour through, french press. For the longest time I made my own espresso with a high end machine at home, as I wanted pure coffee essence without the bitterness, without the acidity, without the burnt, overbrewed taste that all too often comes with the best efforts at brewing. Cold brew always delivers a great product. 2 or 3 times a week, I make a pitcher of it. It’s a bit of an extra fuss, but to me the constant high quality product is worth it. YMMV [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-drink-your-cold-brew-coffee/920290.md?page=2)