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Hot vs Cold: The science behind temperature and taste

The Science of Coffee by James Harper

Feb 3, 202545:15Science & Medicine

For years, I used cold brew as a last resort—the only brew method to tame dark, oily beans that were too bitter for hot water. Then one day, I took a chance on a Guatemalan Gesha and brewed it cold. The result? A massive...

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Hot vs Cold: The science behind temperature and taste is an episode from The Science of Coffee by James Harper. For years, I used cold brew as a last resort—the only brew method to tame dark, oily beans that were too bitter for hot water. T...

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Published Feb 3, 2025, 45:15 long, audio available.