cold brew

American  

[kohld broo] / ˈkoʊld ˈbru /

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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of cold brew

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

cold brew

“Attention soldiers. The cold brew you deserve,” it declares, an American flag as the backdrop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

I’ll either make an iced Americano with a little bit of almond milk or a cold brew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

I always get the Andante, a cold brew with maple syrup, salted sweet cream foam, cacao powder and pink salt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

“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.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025

I could not leave without penetrating into those abrupt and melancholy depths of forest, without endeavoring, though ever so feebly, to stir the cold brew of legend and tale fast disappearing in stupor and forgetfulness.

From White Shadows in the South Seas by Frederick O'Brien