Cold-brewed Fair Trade Certified Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink made from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the Coffea plant. Cold-brewing involves steeping coffee grounds in cold or room-temperature water for an extended period, typically 12 to 24 hours. This method results in a coffee concentrate that is less acidic and smoother in flavor than hot-brewed coffee.

Manufacturers use cold-brewed coffee concentrate as a flavor ingredient in a variety of beverages and foods. Its smooth, less bitter taste makes it ideal for ready-to-drink coffees, coffee-flavored milk, ice cream, and desserts. It can also be used in baked goods and confectionery to impart a rich coffee flavor.

Coffee is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. Caffeine, a primary component of coffee, is a stimulant. The WHO and IARC have evaluated coffee consumption and found that it is unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated coffee and its components. While moderate coffee consumption is associated with some health benefits in peer-reviewed literature, high intake can lead to side effects like anxiety or sleep disturbances.