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Cold brew? Don\u2019t mind if we do! This sophisticated version of a traditional iced coffee has been popping up in shops around the country \u2014\u00a0and now even Starbucks is getting in on the act. The coffee magnate launched cold brew<\/a> across select parts of the U.S. and Canada earlier this year. Though the process has been used for decades<\/a> (if not longer), it\u2019s only in recent years that cold brewing has skyrocketed in popularity.<\/p>\n

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Cold Brew: Taking Over the Coffee World?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Why all the buzz about cold brew? \u201cIt\u2019s really approachable,\u201d says Jacob Yohn, Senior Roaster at Square One Coffee<\/a> in Lancaster, Pa. \u201cSometimes coffee trends are about gadgets<\/a>, [or they] come across as pretentious.\u201d In contrast, he says, cold brew is quick to purchase and easy to make.<\/p>\n

Cold brew\u2019s distinctiveness also comes down to the way it\u2019s made. While other brewing methods rely on hot water, cold brew<\/a> is typically made from coffee grounds<\/a> placed in room-temperature water for around 12 hours. The grounds are then filtered from the liquid. The result is a highly concentrated coffee that\u2019s usually diluted with ice cubes or water before sipping. Because the beans aren\u2019t exposed to intense heat, they taste less acidic<\/a> than iced coffee that originally went through a hot brewing process, says Yohn. The result is a mellow cup o\u2019 joe that tends to give off a rich chocolate<\/a> or caramel flavor.<\/p>\n

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Because it\u2019s concentrated, cold brew may be slightly more caffeinated<\/a> than regular iced or hot brewed coffee, says Yohn. But if you factor in additions like ice or milk, the difference in caffeine content is fairly negligible. If you need a bigger buzz, go easy on the add-ins (or pour yourself a bigger glass). Or, if you\u2019re already pretty wired, consider diluting your coffee more than usual.<\/p>\n

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Want to get in on the cold brew action? Enjoy the taste and convenience of cold brew in your own home with this recipe from Jacob Yohn.<\/p>\n