Cold brew or iced coffee? How they differ.
Written by Lark CoffeeCoffee shopDowntown AustinPublished 1 min read
Short answer
Cold brew steeps in cold water for 18 hours: smooth, low in acid and strong. Iced coffee is brewed hot and poured over ice: lighter and brighter.
In detail
Both come over ice. They're made in very different ways.
Cold brew.
Coarse grounds sit in cold water for 18 hours. It comes out smooth and chocolatey.
Iced coffee.
Brewed hot, straight over ice. It tastes brighter, closer to a cup of drip.
Caffeine.
Cold brew has more per cup. Go easy on it after lunch.
Sugar.
Cold brew needs less. Low acid tastes sweeter on its own.
Call us if
- You want cold brew for an office, by the jug
- You need it ready at a set time
Lark CoffeeOpen now until 10 pm
