Q: Why should I make cold brew at home?

Save money: Skip the expensive café visits and enjoy premium cold brew from the comfort of your home. Customize your brew: Control strength, flavor, and add-ins to create the perfect cup. Convenience: Brew a batch in advance and have coffee ready when you are.

Question 1

What is cold brew coffee?

Accepted Answer

Cold brew coffee is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold or room-temperature water for 12–24 hours. The result is a smooth, flavorful, and less acidic coffee that’s perfect for enjoying over ice or as a base for creative coffee drinks.

Question 2

What is cold espresso?

Accepted Answer

Cold espresso is brewed like traditional espresso shots, but extracted purely with cold water to accent fruity flavours and minimise bitterness.

Question 3

How is cold brew different from iced coffee?

Accepted Answer

Iced coffee is typically brewed hot and then cooled down, while cold brew is brewed cold from the start. This process creates a less bitter, naturally sweeter taste that’s often more versatile for customization.

Question 4

Why should I make cold brew at home?

Accepted Answer

Save money: Skip the expensive café visits and enjoy premium cold brew from the comfort of your home.
Customize your brew: Control strength, flavor, and add-ins to create the perfect cup.
Convenience: Brew a batch in advance and have coffee ready when you are.

Question 5

How do Breville’s espresso machines make cold brew?

Accepted Answer

Our espresso machine is optimized for both hot and cold brewing. Using advanced technology, using fine espresso grinds and pressure profiles ideal for cold brew, it replicates the steeping process of traditional cold brew in a fraction of the time, delivering a delicious, cold brew that’s ready in minutes.

Question 6

Can I use any coffee beans for cold brew?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but medium to light roasts are most commonly used for cold brew as they tend to bring out a fresh, fruity and smooth flavour profile. Try medium roasts for a cold espresso. When it comes to beans, fresh is best, so look for a roasted on date and aim for 5-30 days out from roast. However, our espresso machine works well with any roast, allowing you to experiment with flavor profiles.

Question 7

What other drinks can I make with cold-extracted coffees?

Accepted Answer

Cold brewed coffees are incredibly versatile! Use cold espresso as a base for:

Iced lattes
Coffee mocktails/cocktails

Or cold brew to create..

Cold brew tonics
Nitro-style cold brew

Pair it with milk, syrups, or sparkling water to create your own signature drink.

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