Keep it Chill: Cold Brew, Iced Coffee, and 'Snap Chilled.'

When the warmer months come around, many of us reach for an iced tea or lemonade. But there's another chilled beverage that is equally refreshing, energizing, and wonderfully varied — iced coffee. With origins dating back to 16th century Japan, iced coffee has evolved throughout history, both in its brewing methods and presentation. Today, coffee drinkers can enjoy creations like cold brew, nitro cold brew, and newer innovations like snap chilled coffee.

Keep it Chill: Cold Brew, Iced Coffee, and 'Snap Chilled.'

With summer in full swing, many of us are reaching for a cold beverage to beat the heat. But besides the usual iced tea and lemonade this warm season, there's another chilled beverage that is equally refreshing, energizing, and wonderfully varied — iced coffee.

Iced coffee today has many looks, whether it be cold brew, nitro brew, or an iced americano. It can come in a wide range of textures, like crunchy granitas or creamy iced lattes. It can be made in single servings or in large batches that store well in your fridge. In other words, the world of iced coffee is an exciting one that provides consumers with plenty of creative liberty and diversity to choose from.

Apart from its increasing popularity today, iced coffee has a long history that details how this chilled phenomenon made its way into coffee shops across the globe. But today's recipes are not the end of this drink's story. Iced coffee's brewing methods and technology are constantly evolving, making it one of the most dynamic areas within the coffee space to explore. Here is everything you need to know about iced coffee, ranging from cold brew to the latest "snap chilled" trend.