Okay, but what exactly is cold brew? In short, it's the result of brewing ground coffee with room temperature water. While anyone can do these steps, the results will vary considerably depending on how the variables are combined. Let's talk about some basics.

First, the choice of coffee. It's important to select the profile according to the qualities you want in your drink: a sweet cup with chocolate notes or a fruitier and more complex beverage. To enjoy a clearer and brighter final drink, regardless of individual preferences, we recommend using the coffees from our menu roasted specifically for filter brewing methods.

The second ingredient is just as important: water. Always choose filtered or bottled water, as tap water contains substances that won't do any favors for the flavor and extraction of your drink :)

The brewing process is quite simple. If you're a moderate coffee drinker, you can use accessories like the Hario Mizudashi. For more complex drinks and larger quantities, the Toddy is your best friend, also recommended for small businesses that want to serve their own refreshing coffee recipe. For beginners who want to experiment, a good method is to use a French press, filtering the brew with a paper filter for a cleaner result.

Where to begin? There are as many recipes as our imagination allows. However, we must always keep in mind that coffee is an instant beverage, so we'll have to combine the variables with this important detail in mind. That is, if we choose a coarser grind, we can extend the extraction time, and vice versa if the grind is finer. Similarly, the water temperature, the temperature of the room where we steep the coffee, and the turbulence created when mixing the water and coffee will all affect solubility. Everything plays a role, so it's all about combining these variables in different ways until we find our favorite recipe.

In our case, we must admit that we aren't fans of the classic profiles associated with this beverage. Often, venturing out to drink it exposes you to overly bitter coffees, chocolatey notes with zero acidity or personality, which could easily have been achieved using a run-of-the-mill variety or perhaps sacrificing a more specialized coffee. We aren't willing to forgo complexity in this drink, so in this step-by-step guide, we offer some tips on the recipe we like to achieve a brighter, fruitier, and more distinctive result. That said, once you become a fan, it's necessary to invest in a Toddy and brew in larger quantities, knowing that the result can keep perfectly well in the refrigerator for about 7 days. With this accessory, following a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:8, we'll achieve a clarity and definition difficult to attain with a home method. And best of all: we can erase from our minds the preconceived notion that cold brew is bland and boring.