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8 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Brands to Fuel Your Workday Hustle

Springtime means cold-brew time.

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Smell that? Spring is in the air. Once the temperatures start to rise, we start reaching for deliciously bold and refreshing cold brew.

Different from iced coffee, which is just your average hot coffee diluted with ice (and sometimes additional water), cold-brew coffee is brewed slightly stronger and made without any added heat, resulting in a bolder, richer flavor and significantly less acidity. From canned options to a New York-brewed boxed cold-brew brand, we've tasted our way through the best cold-brew brands you can find in any major grocery store.

With further adieu, here are our favorite ready-to-guzzle cold-brew coffee brands.

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Mocha Vibes

Chameleon Cold-Brew Chameleon Cold-Brew Organic Mocha Coffee Concentrate

Editor’s Choice
Chameleon Cold-Brew Organic Mocha Coffee Concentrate
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Mocha Vibes

Chameleon Cold-Brew Chameleon Cold-Brew Organic Mocha Coffee Concentrate

$68 at freshdirect.com

Made with organic, sustainably farmed Latin American beans, Austin-based Chameleon Cold-Brew has a number of yummy flavors in its collection, like this super smooth and chocolatey mocha riff. A touch of cocoa extract enhances the brew's natural chocolate notes, making this a serious treat.

I love serving this rich cold-brew coffee concentrate over ice with my favorite creamy oat milk when I'm feeling fancy. 

More: We Tested the Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers

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An Extra Strong Brew

Califia Farms Califia Farms Concentrated Cold Brew

Califia Farms Concentrated Cold Brew
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An Extra Strong Brew

Califia Farms Califia Farms Concentrated Cold Brew

Made from Arabica coffee beans sourced from Colombia and Central America, Califia Farms Concentrated Cold Brew has a smooth, rich taste and is way less acidic than most standard iced coffee.

Each 32-ounce carton makes 8 cups of strong coffee (like, “180 milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce serving” strong).

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Brewed in NYC

RISE RISE Brewing Co. Original Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (12-Pack)

RISE Brewing Co. Original Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (12-Pack)
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Brewed in NYC

RISE RISE Brewing Co. Original Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (12-Pack)

Why sip standard cold brew when you can upgrade to a super refreshing, nitro-infused cold brew instead?

Organic, sustainably sourced, and free of any harsh chemicals or additives, New York City-based brand RISE Brewing Co.'s Original Black Nitro Cold Brew has a beautiful cascading pour and deliciously smooth taste.

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The One With A Pour Spout

Wandering Bear Wandering Bear Straight Black Cold Brew Coffee

Wandering Bear Straight Black Cold Brew Coffee
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The One With A Pour Spout

Wandering Bear Wandering Bear Straight Black Cold Brew Coffee

This New York City-based company knows how to keep the city that never sleeps abuzz. These handy 96-ounce boxes each pour 16 individual servings of delicious cold brew, keeping offices nationwide properly caffeinated.

Super smooth and one of the least acidic options out there, this is a cold-brew coffee worthy of sipping black.

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Brazil Does It Best

La Colombe La Colombe Brazilian Single Origin Cold Brew (12-Pack)

La Colombe Brazilian Single Origin Cold Brew (12-Pack)
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Brazil Does It Best

La Colombe La Colombe Brazilian Single Origin Cold Brew (12-Pack)

This cold brew from the coffee experts at La Colombe is made from specialty single-origin Brazilian beans that are brewed overnight, cold-pressed, and filtered.

Slightly sweet and with a super clean finish, we think this brew tastes best straight up and poured out over fresh ice.

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Dairy-Free Pick

High Brew Coffee High Brew Black & Bold Cold Brew Coffee (12-Pack)

High Brew Black & Bold Cold Brew Coffee (12-Pack)
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Dairy-Free Pick

High Brew Coffee High Brew Black & Bold Cold Brew Coffee (12-Pack)

High Brew uses 100% direct-trade Arabica beans that are slow-roasted to perfection for each batch of their conveniently canned cold brews.

These come in all sorts of tasty flavors — like Mexican Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Dark Chocolate Mocha — but our personal favorite is the dairy-free Black & Bold.

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New Orleans-Style

Grady's Grady's Cold Brew New Orleans-Style Coffee Concentrate (6-Pack)

Grady's Cold Brew New Orleans-Style Coffee Concentrate (6-Pack)
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New Orleans-Style

Grady's Grady's Cold Brew New Orleans-Style Coffee Concentrate (6-Pack)

Certainly not your average cup of joe, we guarantee this robust New Orleans-style, cold-brew coffee concentrate will liven up your morning routine.

We love the earthy chicory root notes in this super smooth brew. Each 32-ounce bottle of concentrate makes 8 cups of delicious cold-brew coffee.

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A Nitro Cold Brew

Lucky Jack Lucky Jack Triple Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

Lucky Jack Triple Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
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A Nitro Cold Brew

Lucky Jack Lucky Jack Triple Black Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

Now 69% Off

Infused with extra espresso, this big and bold Double Black Nitro Cold Brew from California-based brand Lucky Jack delivers a solid double dose of caffeine.

Though the glass bottles are super convenient for sipping on the fly, we recommend pouring this beauty into a pint glass to fully admire this brew's foamy head and chocolatey hue.

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Danielle St. Pierre
Senior Food & Drink Editor

Danielle is the former food & drink editor for BestProducts.com, where she put her knowledge as a cocktail consultant and connoisseur to use; her work can also be spotted on Thrillist, Food & Wine, and Delish. Prior to joining BestProducts.com in 2016, she was slinging fancy cocktails in Brooklyn, reporting on the best bars and restaurants in the country for Food & Wine magazine, and drinking all the whiskey New York has to offer. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find her catching the end of happy hour at her favorite bars in New York or dreaming up pretty new drink recipes.

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