The Best Coffees for Cold Brew

Cold brew is forgiving, but the coffee you choose still makes a big difference. The right beans give you a smooth, sweet, chocolatey batch with almost no bitterness. Here's what to look for and our favorites.

What makes coffee good for cold brew

Cold brew brings out sweetness and body while muting acidity, so it loves medium-dark to dark roasts with chocolatey, nutty, low-acid profiles. Coarse grind is a must — it keeps the batch clean and easy to filter.

Our best cold brew coffees

Cold Brew Coffee blend

Built specifically for cold brew — smooth, low-acid, and satisfying every time. Shop Cold Brew Coffee.

Sumatra

Syrupy body and dark chocolate make Sumatra a rich, mellow cold brew. Shop Sumatra.

French Roast

Bold and low-acid, it makes a deep, chocolatey batch. Shop French Roast.

Quick cold brew recipe

Use a 1:8 ratio of coarse-ground coffee to water, steep 12–24 hours, strain, and serve over ice. Dilute the concentrate to taste. (Full method in our cold brew guide.)

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