Cold brew coffee

"Cold brew" has garnered attention in the specialty coffee world in recent years. Also known as "mizudashi coffee" in Japan, it is characterized by its smooth taste, achieved by a slow, time-consuming extraction process. It's becoming popular as a coffee that can be enjoyed all year round, not just in the summer.

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What is Cold Brew?

Cold brew is a method of extracting coffee using room temperature or cold water, without hot water. While typical iced coffee is made by brewing hot coffee and then cooling it, cold brew is extracted with water from the start, resulting in a completely different flavor profile.

The extraction time ranges from 8 to 24 hours. By slowly extracting the coffee components over time, bitterness and astringency are suppressed, resulting in a coffee with a mellow mouthfeel.

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Mellow and Gentle Flavor

The greatest appeal of cold brew is its smooth taste. It has less bitterness and astringency, which are easily extracted with hot water, making it easier to taste the inherent sweetness and aroma of the coffee beans.

With one sip, a gentle sweetness and transparent flavor spread, followed by a refreshing aftertaste. It's a recommended way to drink coffee even for those who don't usually like coffee or drink it black.

Especially when using fruity specialty coffee, you can enjoy delicate aromas like tea or wine.

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Enjoyment Beyond Summer

While cold brew might seem like a summer drink, it can actually be enjoyed regardless of the season.

It's perfect as a morning pick-me-up, or as a refreshing break during work. It also pairs well with milk, becoming even mellower as a cold brew latte.

The possibilities for arrangements are endless, such as pouring it over vanilla ice cream for an affogato-style treat, or mixing it with sparkling water for a coffee soda. Discovering new ways to enjoy coffee is also one of its charms.

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Easy to Make at Home

Cold brew can be made without specialized equipment.

Simply put coarsely ground coffee beans into a container, add water, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, filter it, and it's done. It takes time, but the process itself is very simple.

The taste varies greatly depending on the beans used, so there's also the joy of finding your favorite coffee. Light roasts offer a vibrant aroma, while dark roasts provide a rich sweetness.

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BONGEN COFFEE's Cold Brew Proposal

At GINZA COFFEE, we value the inherent individuality of coffee beans. Cold brew is one extraction method that allows us to express that individuality more delicately.

A cup slowly extracted over time embodies the passion of the coffee producers, the skill of the roasters, and the inherent charm of the beans. In our busy daily lives, why not try to enjoy the luxurious taste created by time?

Cold brew is not just cold coffee. It's a special coffee experience created by the finest extraction technique: time. We invite you to enjoy the profound world of coffee with BONGEN COFFEE.