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How Long To Steep Your Cold Brew For The Best Flavor By Cassie Womack Aug. 27, 2025 8:20 pm EST

Cold brew has been my go-to method for brewing coffee since my coffee maker broke. It's low-tech, but I love the smooth, high-test results. But there's a little more nuance to cold brew, as coffee pro Andrea Allen explains.

Allen is the co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab . She also took the top prize in the 2020 U.S. Barista Championship, and was a runner-up for the World Championship the year after. According to Allen, time is one of the most important factors.

There's a reason why you can't just leave coffee in cold water for a few minutes and come back to a perfect brew. "When using cold water to brew coffee, the length of time needs to extend to ensure prope

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