<p><strong>Stronger: No.</strong> Subltle differences: Yes.</p>

<p>For people who tolerate caffeine, want the longevity benefits, and looking for something gentler on your stomach with <strong>slightly</strong> less caffeine, cold brew is your cup of joe.</p>

<p>Hot brewed coffee has more anti-oxidants and a lower pH.  Cold-brewed has less acid and thus for many palates is 'milder'.  The caffeine content of the 2 is basically the same.</p>

<p>In summary:</p>

<p>'Hot brewed coffee could be better for you than cold, since heating it could increase the availability of antioxidants in your cup — but more <strong>research</strong> is needed to determine if the benefits are significant enough to warrant making the switch.' The individual's palate so for should be the final arbiter.</p>

<p><a href="https://coach.nine.com.au/2017/09/20/09/51/cold-brew-coffee-health-benefits" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://coach.nine.com.au/2017/09/20/09/51/cold-brew-coffee-health-benefits</a>
<a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/is-cold-brew-coffee-better-for-you-than-regular-coffee" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/is-cold-brew-coffee-better-for-you-than-regular-coffee</a></p>

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<p>Generally, it is a fact that hot drinks make us calm. That is the suggestion from doctors - to drink a hot drink before going to bed. So, is iced coffee stronger because that triggers our metabolism?</p>

<p>From the sources so far (searching on cold VS hot coffee) I have found this:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Grab a cold-brewed coffee before going to the gym. Yes – coffee made
  from cold water. Surprisingly, cold brew coffee contains many
  antioxidants and healthy body boosters for better workouts. Skip the
  shakes and vitamin waters – simply power-up with a cold brew and head
  for the gym.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>The link is given here:
<a href="http://www.madescolabs.com/accelerate-your-weight-loss-goals-with-cold-brew-coffee/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.madescolabs.com/accelerate-your-weight-loss-goals-with-cold-brew-coffee/</a></p>

<p>I am guessing the cold coffee is stronger because of the temperature (metabolism trigger) and not because of a chemical reaction with the substances.</p>

<p>PS: Some examples of cold (iced) coffee can be:</p>

<p>a) The greek frappe which is instant coffee (nescafe mainly), shaken with water and with extra ice cubes added.</p>

<p>b) Freddo Espresso (cold Espresso) which is a double Espresso coffee. It is then blended for 8-10 seconds with 3 big ice cubes. That releases some flavours and the final result is poured into a glass with 1-2 ice cubes. </p>

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You need to be careful: “Cold brew” is a way to prepare coffee, cold coffee is - simply - cold coffee, probably hot-brewed and cooled afterwards. Just to avoid a mixup.
Stephie
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Iced (cold) coffee stronger than hot?
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# Iced (cold) coffee stronger than hot?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-02-06)

Generally, it is a fact that hot drinks make us calm. That is the suggestion from doctors - to drink a hot drink before going to bed. So, is iced coffee stronger because that triggers our metabolism?

From the sources so far (searching on cold VS hot coffee) I have found this:

> Grab a cold-brewed coffee before going to the gym. Yes – coffee made
> from cold water. Surprisingly, cold brew coffee contains many
> antioxidants and healthy body boosters for better workouts. Skip the
> shakes and vitamin waters – simply power-up with a cold brew and head
> for the gym.

The link is given here:
<http://www.madescolabs.com/accelerate-your-weight-loss-goals-with-cold-brew-coffee/>

I am guessing the cold coffee is stronger because of the temperature (metabolism trigger) and not because of a chemical reaction with the substances.

PS: Some examples of cold (iced) coffee can be:

a) The greek frappe which is instant coffee (nescafe mainly), shaken with water and with extra ice cubes added.

b) Freddo Espresso (cold Espresso) which is a double Espresso coffee. It is then blended for 8-10 seconds with 3 big ice cubes. That releases some flavours and the final result is poured into a glass with 1-2 ice cubes.

**Tags:** iced-coffee

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: You need to be careful: “Cold brew” is a way to prepare coffee, cold coffee is - simply - cold coffee, probably hot-brewed and cooled afterwards. Just to avoid a mixup.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2018-02-06. Score: 4

**Stronger: No.** Subltle differences: Yes.

For people who tolerate caffeine, want the longevity benefits, and looking for something gentler on your stomach with **slightly** less caffeine, cold brew is your cup of joe.

Hot brewed coffee has more anti-oxidants and a lower pH. Cold-brewed has less acid and thus for many palates is 'milder'. The caffeine content of the 2 is basically the same.

In summary:

'Hot brewed coffee could be better for you than cold, since heating it could increase the availability of antioxidants in your cup — but more **research** is needed to determine if the benefits are significant enough to warrant making the switch.' The individual's palate so for should be the final arbiter.

<https://coach.nine.com.au/2017/09/20/09/51/cold-brew-coffee-health-benefits>
<https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/is-cold-brew-coffee-better-for-you-than-regular-coffee>


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