What are Cold Brew and Cold Drip? What are the methods?

Cold brewing methods such as Cold Brew and Cold Drip are special coffee preparation methods that involve brewing coffee with cold water for a long time. Both methods are used to produce cold coffee beverages, but they have differences. Here is information about Cold Brew and Cold Drip:

**Cold Brew:**
Cold Brew is a method in which coffee comes into contact with cold water and is brewed for a long time. Here are the basic steps to making Cold Brew:

1. Coffee Beans: Generally, coarsely ground coffee beans are used. Larger grains prevent long-brewed coffee from becoming overly acidic or bitter.

2. Water and Coffee Ratio: Generally, 170-200 grams of coffee beans are used per 1 liter of water, but you can adjust the ratio according to your taste.

3. Brewing Time: The coffee beans and water mixture is usually brewed in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. During this time, the coffee slowly assimilates with cold water.

4. Filtering: When the brewing time ends, the coffee water is separated with the help of a special strainer or coffee filter. This will remove the coffee grounds, leaving you with a clean cold brew beverage.

5. Service: Cold Brew can be served with ice or plain. Optionally, you can add milk, sugar or sweeteners.

**Cold Drip:**
Cold Drip is a method in which coffee is brewed by dripping it very slowly with cold water. Here are the basic steps to making Cold Drip:

1. Coffee Beans: Coarsely ground coffee beans are used, but this method usually uses finer ground coffee beans than Cold Brew.

2. Drip Speed: The Cold Drip coffee making device allows water to drip onto the coffee at a very slow speed. This process can take hours or even days.

3. Ratio of Water and Coffee: The ratio of coffee beans and water is adjusted depending on the drip rate and drip time.

4. Service: After straining, Cold Drip is served with ice or plain. Optionally, you can add milk or sweeteners.

Both methods ensure that the coffee has a low acidity, sweet and intense flavor. Cold Brew has a longer brew time and generally has a stronger concentration, while Cold Drip may have a longer brew time but offer a milder flavor profile. Both offer flavors to suit different tastes, so it might be interesting to try both.