08/06/2026
Here is why cold espresso isn't always a good idea
- As the temperature drops oxidation becomes faster. This leads to a cup where bitterness and acidity take over the sweet and delicate notes.
- Ice can also change the cup: it dilutes the espresso and pushes acidity even further.
- This is why espresso often tastes very different from hot to cold
For all these reasons, we usually recommend brewed cold extractions. They preserve the origin’s full character much better.
Tell us in the comments which cold extraction is your favorite!
