Cold Brew is one of the easiest ways to enjoy a smooth, refreshing cup of coffee. Unlike traditional iced coffee, which is brewed hot and rapidly chilled over ice—often resulting in a harsh, acidic, diluted, or bitter taste — Cold Brew Coffee is made by steeping coarse coffee grounds in cold or room-temperature water for 12-24hrs or even longer. This method yields a concentrate that is naturally smooth, low in acidity, rich in delicate origin flavours and has a fuller body.

Whether you’re starting your morning, taking a break from work or simply craving a chilled coffee, Cold Brew makes a great choice. And with Hermit’s Cold Brew Bags, making it is as simple as adding water and letting it brew.

At Hermit, we’ve created two Cold Brew experiences for different kinds of coffee lovers. Classic Cold Brew brings you familiar nutty and chocolatey flavours, while our Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew is a little more adventurous, with notes of malt, green apple and whiskey-inspired flavours.

Both are made with specialty-grade coffee beans, carefully roasted in small batches to keep the coffee fresh and full of flavour. Our Cold Brew Bags make these experiences easy to prepare at home, at work or while travelling.

Why Choose Hermit Coffee Cold Brew Blends?

Good Cold Brew starts long before the coffee reaches your refrigerator. The quality of the beans, how they are sourced, how they are roasted and how consistently they are prepared all influence the final cup.

Hermit Coffee's Cold Brew blends are made using specialty-grade coffee, with the focus placed on bean quality and controlled small-batch roasting rather than simply creating a strong coffee concentrate. We use only 100% specialty grade beans from high elevation Indian coffee estates; curate and blend beans in a way to deliver a rich and smooth cup everytime. And unlike other cold brews available in the market that get sour over time, our cold brew blend retains its taste even after 1-2 weeks of brewing and storing in refrigerator.

Explore the Hermit Coffee Cold Brew Collection

Hermit's Cold Brew collection is designed around two different ways of experiencing cold coffee: familiar and adventurous.

Classic Cold Brew

The Classic Cold Brew is the straightforward choice for anyone looking for a rich, balanced and refreshing coffee. It uses specialty-grade beans and has a flavour profile centred around nutty and chocolatey notes, with a smooth body.

Choose the Classic Cold Brew if you enjoy traditional coffee flavours and want a Cold Brew that works equally well over ice, with milk or as the base for a creative coffee drink.

Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew

For coffee drinkers who enjoy unusual flavour profiles, the Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew takes a different approach. The coffee is made from Arabica beans fermented in retired whiskey barrels, giving it a smooth profile with whiskey-inspired character. It is described by Hermit with notes of malt and green apple.

It contains no alcohol, making it an option for people who enjoy the flavour experience without the alcohol itself.

If you prefer familiar chocolate and nutty flavours, start with Classic. If you are curious about fermentation and more unusual tasting notes, try Whiskey Fermented.

Why Choose Cold Brew Bags?

The Cold Brew Bag format adds another layer of convenience.

Traditional home cold brewing can be a cumbersome and messy, requiring weighing scales, grinders, decanters, fine-mesh strainers, paper filters, and tedious cleanup. Cold Brew Bags eliminate all equipment barriers, making specialty cold brew accessible to everyone regardless of space or technical know-how.

Hermit Cold Brew bags are ready-to-brew bags containing precisely ground specialty coffee inside biodegradable, high-permeability filter material, our bags guarantee ideal immersion and consistent extraction without leaving fine grit or silt at the bottom of your pitcher.

Key advantages include:
 • Unmatched Convenience: Drop a bag into a jar or pitcher, add water, and walk away.
 • No Equipment Needed: Eliminates the need for grinders, scales, or fine strainers.
 • Easy Brewing & Beginner Friendly: Takes the guesswork out of coffee-to-water ratios, guaranteeing a professional-quality brew every time.
 • Consistent Extraction: High-permeability filter material ensures water saturates all grounds evenly.
 • Portable & Travel Friendly: Lightweight and individually sealed for easy packing.
 • Less Mess & Easy Cleanup: Simply lift out the bag and discard or compost it when done.

Common Situations & Environments:
 • Busy Mornings & Home: Have café-quality cold brew ready in your fridge before stepping out or opening your laptop.
 • The Office: Keep a pitcher in the breakroom fridge without creating coffee mess around shared sinks.
 • Gym & Fitness: Grab a clean, refreshing, non-acidic caffeine boost before workouts.
 • Travel & Road Trips: Brew fresh specialty coffee in hotel rooms, Airbnb rentals, or campsites without packing bulky brewing gear.

Cold Brew Brewing Guide

Brewing rich, velvety cold brew at home with Hermit Coffee Bags is straightforward. Follow these step-by-step instructions for perfect extraction every single time:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Submerge (Water Quantity): Place 1 Hermit Cold Brew Bag into a clean pitcher or wide-mouth glass jar. Pour 500ml to 600ml of fresh, room-temperature or cold filtered water directly over the bag. Ensure the bag is fully submerged.
2. Steep (Refrigeration & Duration): Cover the pitcher and place it in your refrigerator for 16 to 24 hours. A 16-hour steep yields a lighter, crisp cup; 20–24 hours extracts maximum body, sweetness, and chocolate depth.
3. Remove & Serve: Gently lift the Cold Brew Bag out of the pitcher. Allow the excess coffee to drain out naturally without squeezing or pressing the bag. Discard or compost the bag.
4. Enjoy: Pour over fresh ice.

Serving Suggestions:

●     Black Coffee: Enjoy straight over clear ice cubes to savor pure origin notes and natural sweetness.

●     With Milk: Mix 120ml of steep concentrate with 100ml of chilled milk (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk) for a creamy iced latte.

●     Cold Brew Tonic: Fill a glass with ice, add 100ml cold brew, top with 150ml premium tonic water, and garnish with an orange slice for a sparkling summer refreshment.

●     With other mixers: Experiment with citrus, milk or other ingredients according to your preference.

The beauty of Cold Brew is that there is no single correct way to serve it. Start with the coffee black to understand its flavour, then experiment with milk, ice or mixers.

Understanding Cold Brew Flavour Notes

Cold Brew is not simply "cold or iced coffee." The brewing method changes how the coffee tastes, which is why the same beans can produce a different experience when brewed cold.

Here are the flavor profiles and sensory breakdown for your Classic Cold Brew and Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew, crafted in alignment with specialty coffee tasting standards.

Classic Cold Brew

●     Dominant Notes: Milk chocolate, toasted hazelnut, brown sugar.

●     Acidity & Brightness: Low, muted acidity with a gentle dried-plum fruitiness.

●     Body & Mouthfeel: Heavy, silky, and syrup-like.

●     Aroma & Finish: Warm cocoa butter aroma leading to a clean, lingering chocolate finish with zero harsh astringency.

Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew

●     Dominant Notes: Aged oak, vanilla bean, charred caramel, dark chocolate nibs.

●     Acidity & Brightness: Muted malic acidity with a subtle, warm spirit-like bite.

●     Body & Mouthfeel: Rich, viscous, and velvety with a heavy, coating mouthfeel.

●     Aroma & Finish: Fragrant malt whisky and toasted wood aroma, finishing with a long, sweet, and smoky dark-chocolate aftertaste.

Who Is Cold Brew Coffee For?

Cold Brew is flexible enough to fit into very different lifestyles.

●     Students can prepare a batch ahead of time and keep it chilled for study sessions.

●     Professionals can make Cold Brew at home and take it to the office without needing brewing equipment at work.

●     Remote workers can keep a bottle or batch in the refrigerator and pour a glass whenever they need a coffee break.

●     Fitness enthusiasts may enjoy Cold Brew as a chilled alternative to a traditional hot coffee, particularly when the weather is warm.

●     Busy parents can prepare it in advance, reducing the number of steps required during a hectic morning.

●     Specialty coffee lovers can use Cold Brew as another way to explore the effect of brewing technique on flavour.

●     First-time Cold Brew drinkers benefit from the simplicity of Cold Brew Bags. There is no need to buy specialised equipment or learn complicated techniques before making your first batch.

Ultimately, Cold Brew is for anyone who wants coffee that fits around their routine rather than requiring their routine to revolve around brewing it.

Specialty Coffee: What Makes the Difference?

The term "specialty coffee" refers to coffee that meets recognised quality and taste standards and is evaluated for attributes beyond simply providing caffeine. "Specialty Coffee" refers strictly to coffee beans that score 80 points or higher on a 100-point scale according to standard Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) evaluation protocol. Quality begins at the farm and continues through processing, sourcing, roasting and brewing.

Higher-quality green coffee gives roasters more flavour potential to work with. Good roasting then aims to bring out those characteristics rather than masking them.

Specialty coffee vs commercial coffee

Commercial coffee, by contrast, relies on lower-grade beans that are heavily dark-roasted to mask structural flaws, resulting in bitter, rubbery off-flavors. When commercial coffee is steeped for 24 hours, these harsh qualities become amplified, leaving a flat, muddy cup

“At Hermit Coffee, we focus on bean quality, precision roasting, and extreme freshness. We custom-roast in small batches specifically for cold extraction, ensuring that natural sugars caramelize without scorching. Combined with ethical estate sourcing, this commitment to quality ensures a clean, vibrant taste experience from origin to glass.”

Freshness matters

Coffee is best treated as a fresh agricultural product rather than something that remains unchanged indefinitely. After roasting, the coffee continues to evolve. Proper storage and fresh roasting help preserve desirable flavour characteristics.

Conclusion

Cold Brew Coffee offers a smooth, refreshing, and convenient way to enjoy specialty coffee. With Hermit Coffee’s Cold Brew Bags, the brewing process is simple—just add water, steep, and enjoy. Whether you prefer the familiar nutty and chocolatey profile of Classic Cold Brew or the adventurous malt and green apple notes of Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew, there is an option for different coffee preferences. Made with specialty-grade beans and designed for easy brewing at home, in the office, or while travelling, Hermit’s Cold Brew Bags make quality cold coffee accessible without complicated equipment.

Cold Brew Coffee FAQs

1. What are Cold Brew Bags?

Cold Brew Bags are pre-portioned bags filled with coarsely ground coffee. Simply place one in water, refrigerate and let it steep.

2. How long should I brew Cold Brew?

For Hermit's Cold Brew Bags, we recommend steeping for 18–20 hours in the refrigerator. After brewing, remove the bag and enjoy your cold brew over ice.

3. Can I reuse a Cold Brew Bag?

No, use a fresh Cold Brew Bag for each batch. Most of the coffee taste is gone when brewed once, and reusing will result in a extremely diluted brew.

4. Is Cold Brew stronger than regular coffee?

Cold brew can taste stronger or more concentrated, but that doesn't always mean it has more caffeine. Caffeine content depends on the coffee-to-water ratio, brewing method and serving size.

5. Can I add milk to Cold Brew?

Yes! Cold brew tastes great with chilled milk, oat milk or almond milk. Hermit's Classic Cold Brew works particularly well with milk thanks to its nutty and chocolatey flavour.

6. Can I drink Cold Brew black?

Absolutely. Drinking cold brew black is a great way to enjoy its natural flavour. Serve it chilled over ice for a simple and refreshing coffee.

7. Does Cold Brew contain sugar?

Cold brew made with coffee and water does not need added sugar. You can enjoy it black or add sugar, milk or other ingredients according to your preference.

8. How long does Cold Brew stay fresh?

Hermit's prepared Cold Brew can be kept refrigerated for up to 15 days with almost no change in flavor for the first seven days. Store it in a clean, sealed container for the best experience.

9. Can beginners make Cold Brew?

Yes! Cold Brew Bags make the process simple. Just add water, refrigerate for around 18–20 hours, remove the bag and enjoy.

10. How many servings does one Cold Brew Bag make?

Each 50 g Hermit Cold Brew Bag makes up to three cups. The exact number depends on your serving size and how you choose to serve your cold brew.

11. What's the difference between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?

Cold brew is made by steeping coffee in cold or room-temperature water for several hours. Iced coffee is generally brewed hot and then chilled or poured over ice.

12. Which Cold Brew Bag should I choose?

Choose Classic Cold Brew if you enjoy smooth, nutty and chocolatey flavours. Choose Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew if you want something more adventurous, with malt and green apple notes.

13. Is Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew alcoholic?

No. Hermit's Whiskey Fermented Cold Brew uses coffee beans fermented in retired whiskey barrels, but the finished coffee does not contain alcohol.

14. Can I make Cold Brew with milk or tonic water?

Yes. Cold brew can be enjoyed with milk, over ice or mixed with tonic water. Try it black first, then experiment with different combinations.

15. Why are Cold Brew Bags convenient?

Cold Brew Bags make cold brew easy to prepare without a grinder, specialised equipment or complicated filtering. They're convenient for home, office and travel.