The cold brew process uses cold or room temperature water to extract coffee flavors, producing a smooth, full-bodied cup of coffee that can be enjoyed cold or hot. Brewing at a lower temperature, instead of using heat, extracts fewer bitter flavors and results in a less acidic and more balanced cup of coffee. While traditional cold brewing methods can take anywhere from 12-24 hours, the Cuisinart Cold Brew Coffeemaker delivers cold brew in a fraction of the time of manual cold brewers in as little as 25 minutes!