# Cold Drip Coffee

/koʊld drɪp ˈkɔːfi/ (US) · /kəʊld drɪp ˈkɒfi/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cold-drip-coffee
Updated: 2026-09-20

## Definition

a style of coffee made by letting cold water fall slowly through coffee powder for many hours, which creates a very smooth and less bitter taste

For teachers: a method of brewing coffee by slowly dripping room-temperature or iced water through a bed of ground beans over an extended period, typically six to twenty-four hours.

## Examples

- I ordered a cold drip coffee because it was a very hot day.
- The barista explained that their cold drip coffee takes twelve hours to brew, giving it a unique floral flavor.
- Unlike immersion-based cold brew, cold drip coffee utilizes a precise percolation method that highlights delicate acidity and minimizes the extraction of bitter oils.

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