Cold Brew
Best Beans for Cold Brew
What beans work best for cold brew?
Medium to medium-dark roasts with chocolate, nutty, or caramel notes are the easiest beans for balanced cold brew. Fruity light roasts can work, but they usually need a cleaner grind, careful steep time, and more dilution testing.
What to Check First
Start with medium roast if you want sweetness without bitterness.
Use fresh beans, but avoid coffee roasted yesterday.
Adjust dilution before assuming the beans are wrong.