Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew (And Which Roast Wins)

Both iced coffee and cold brew are delicious in summer, but they highlight different sides of your roast.

• Iced coffee: hot-brewed, then chilled; best with light or medium roasts if you like brighter, more aromatic cups over ice.
  
• Cold brew: brewed cold for many hours; best with medium to dark roasts if you want smooth, chocolatey, low-acid sippers.
  

If you love bright, citrusy notes that taste almost like iced tea, choose a lighter roast for iced pour-over. If you want something closer to dessert in a glass, lean into a medium or darker roast for cold brew.