When it comes to coffee, there are so many different ways to prepare and serve a cup of delicious, flavorful joe.
If you love your coffee iced, you may be surprised to find that there are a few ways to make iced coffee.
Cold drip coffee is a unique way to make iced coffee many have never heard of.
In this article, find out, what is cold drip coffee, and how you can make one at home.
What Is Cold Drip Coffee?
Cold drip coffee is coffee that’s made by completely separating cold water from the coffee grounds being brewed.
Cold drip coffee requires a cold drip maker, which is also known as a drip tower.
The drip tower has three glass vessels and a filter that the coffee passes through.
The process of making cold drip coffee with a drip tower can take anywhere from 1.5 to 12 hours.
Cold drip coffee is often served over ice as an espresso-sized shot.
What’s The Difference Between Cold Drip And Cold Brew Coffee?
Although both are cold coffee beverages, there are a few key differences that set the two drinks apart.
Cold brew coffee is an immersion of coffee and cold water, while cold drip coffee separates the cold water from the coffee grounds.
Cold brew coffee is generally served diluted, while cold drip coffee is served straight, making cold drip coffee the stronger alternative.
In a cold drip coffee, the ground coffee absorbs each drip of water which gives it a richer, fuller taste.
Cold brew coffee has a much lighter, floral flavor.
Cold drip coffee is quicker to make and uses fewer coffee grounds but requires special equipment to make it.
Meanwhile, cold brew coffee can be easily made at home without any special equipment.
Is Cold Drip Coffee Stronger Than Regular Coffee?
When looking at whether cold drip coffee is stronger than regular coffee, there are a lot of variables to consider.
The strength of a coffee depends on how much the coffee is diluted and what type of coffee beans are used.
Milk, creamer, and other additives will dilute a coffee and make it less strong.
Despite these variables, cold coffee drinks usually have less caffeine than regular coffee. This is because more caffeine can be extracted from coffee beans using hot water, than from using cold water.
How Much Caffeine Is In Cold Drip Coffee?
You might be thinking, how much caffeine is in a cold drip coffee? Is a cold drip coffee strong?
Cold drip coffee often uses less water and more coffee beans than regular brewed coffee.
A cup of cold drip coffee will on average contain 200 mg of caffeine per 16 ounces.
How To Make Cold Drip Coffee At Home
The process of making a cold drip coffee is a unique process to watch unfold.
Unlike the brewing process which is just a few short minutes, using a drip tower will take at least 1 hour.
To make a cold drip coffee at home, you will need a drip tower.
- Grind your coffee beans – grind the coffee beans of your choice to be quite coarse and place them into the metal filter.
- Sit the metal filter on top of the base of the dripster.
- Place the valved container (make sure that the valve is closed) on top of the metal filter with the filtered water.
- Open the valve slightly – to pre-wet the coffee, slightly open the valve to wet the coffee grounds, and then close the valve.
- Place a metal or paper filter on top of the coffee grounds.
- Open the valve to pour water at 1 drop per second for 1 – 2 hours.
- Enjoy – your cold drip coffee is ready to drink! Serve it with a few ice cubes, and enjoy its refreshing taste.
Final thoughts on cold drip coffee
If you’re looking for a unique, slow but rewarding way to make a cold coffee, you might want to consider cold drip coffee.
Now that you know what cold drip coffee is and how to make one, you can impress your friends and family by serving them your very own homemade cold drip coffee.
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