What is drip coffee?

Drip coffee is made by pouring boiling water over ground coffee (the grind of which being much coarser than espresso). A filter typically made from paper separates the grounds from the brewed liquid which allows the water to pass through and fall into a pot or jug. However, you can now also get coffee pots specially made for drip coffee brewing, or electric options with timers so you can choose exactly when it’s made. Drip coffee is generally served in a mug and can be drunk black or with milk and sugar to taste.

Cold drip coffee isn’t as well-known as its hot counterpart, but it’s still a noteworthy addition to the coffee world. You’ll need a cold drip apparatus or a drip tower, which usually comprises of three glass containers that allow the iced water to slowly drip over the freshly ground coffee. The coffee will then absorb each drip of the water, which drops into another container at the bottom of the tower. It’s a more time consuming way to make coffee and can take anywhere between 3.5 – 12 hours, depending on how much you want to make. In comparison to other brewing methods such as cold brew coffee, cold drip is much stronger with a richer and fuller body. Lastly, cold drip coffee can be quicker to make than cold brew and uses less coffee grounds.