cold brew

[kohld broo]

noun

1. the process of steeping coffee grounds or tea leaves in room-temperature or cold water for many hours, producing a concentrate to which more water may be added.

2. a cold coffee or tea drink made by this process.

Other Word Forms

• cold-brew verb (used with object)
• cold-brewed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cold brew¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Some watch football on a television screen while enjoying a cold brew.

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In the airy warehouse space, cold brew flows on tap and a pingpong table sits unused.

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“They’re rolling their eyes at the price, hemming and hawing about it, but if people drink cold brew, they’re getting their cold brew,” said Pedeaux.

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She points out that matcha has become expected at American coffee shops, alongside lattes and cold brew.

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Luckin’s Raspberry Cold Brew may sound a bit eyebrow-raising at first, but it’s worth giving the drink a chance.

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