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If you are a coffee lover, you must have heard about cold brew. Well, for the past few years this smooth, chilled and little sweet coffee has been a rage…..it is delicious! You are about to sip it but are wondering – how much caffeine is actually in this cold brew?
However, the caffeine amount in your cold brew is unpredictable – it is a great beverage to kick-start your morning but there is more to it than a cool, refreshing drink.
If you are travelling around Detroit and need caffeine fix, you can Google, ‘Coffee shop near me’. The top café on the list will be Lucky Detroit with its multiple branches across Michigan.
They offer excellent cold brew and strong coffee. They also serve lattes, cappuccinos, and snacks in their café.
Cold brew basics
Regular coffee is brewed in hot water but cold brew is steeped in cold water [room-temperature] for 12 hours or 24 hours.
The process is slow but the result is you get concentrated, less acidic, smooth and slightly sweet coffee.
Due to the lengthy brewing process, you get a concentrated cold coffee in comparison to hot-brewed coffee. This does mean it packs more caffeine – at least not right away.
So, how much caffeine than hot brew?
A standard 8 ounce cup of cold brew holds 100mg to 200 mg of caffeine, depending on the:
- Brand
- Strength
- Brew time
On the other hand, a hot-brewed coffee contains roughly 95 mg of caffeine. In comparison, cold brew has a bit of caffeine advantage.
Factors that impact caffeine levels
The caffeine content in your coffee cups depends on many factors that affect their concentration.
- The duration of time that cold water soaks coffee grounds directly determines the concentration of extract and the strength of your coffee beverage.
- Home-made cold brew preparation allows you to establish your preferred coffee powder to water relationship.
The amount of coffee should exceed the water volume as this produces a tastier and more energizing drink.
- Different coffee bean types have varying caffeine content levels. The caffeine content in Robusta beans reaches double the levels compared to Arabica beans.
The selection of bean type becomes a key factor that determines the caffeine levels in your created cold coffee version.
- The serving size of cold brew matters even though this beverage is concentrated. Larger serving means more caffeine.
Cold brew coffee serves its regular portion in big bottles which commonly reach 16 ounces at coffee shops resulting in caffeine use exceeding 200 milligrams by the drinker.
So, what does all this mean to you or cold brew enthusiast? If you are looking for a caffeine kick, cold brew is definitely a great option.
It is stronger and more concentrated than hot coffee. Many factors influence the caffeine level but you need to be mindful of your own caffeine tolerance.
A large serving can give the energy high or even make you feel a little jittery. So, sip wisely and enjoy your cold brew knowing it may be giving you a little more energy than you think!
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