Is Cold Brew Healthier Than Hot Coffee? We Asked A Caffeine Researcher
"The temperature also contributes to flavor differences," Cornelis adds. Cold brew coffee tends to be less acidic, less bitter, and more sweet. This is because the different sugars, oils, and aromatic compounds in coffee oxidize at different rates. Sugars take longer to break down than acids. So the longer brew time of cold brew leads to a higher ratio of natural sugar to acids, leading to a stronger, sweeter cup.
