Question about cold brew - was I wrong to dismiss it for years?

For like 5 years I thought cold brew was just a fad that hipsters pushed on everyone. I was a hot coffee guy through and through, dark roast pour over every morning. Last summer my neighbor brought over a mason jar of her homemade cold brew and I tried it just to be polite. Man was I surprised. It was smooth and had this natural sweetness with zero bitterness. I started reading up on it and learned the science behind it, how the cold water extracts different compounds. Now I keep a batch brewing in my fridge all the time. I still love my morning hot coffee but cold brew has become my go-to for afternoon drinks. Has anyone else been totally turned around on something you were sure you'd never like?

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grace_gonzalez4612d ago

Wait, you thought it was just hipster hype for FIVE years? That’s wild. I literally had the exact same moment last summer when a friend handed me a cup at a barbecue and I was like "oh no here we go" but then it tasted like chocolate water and I felt so dumb for being a snob about it. Now I keep a whole jug going in my fridge too, and I use it to make iced coffee that actually doesn't taste like burnt dirt.

the_susan12d ago

The real test is seeing how old friends react when you serve them your first successful batch.