The Best Cold Brew Coffee for Your Morning Hustle

It’s time to trade in that hot cup of morning office sludge for a refreshing cold brew coffee. Different than iced coffee, which is just your average hot coffee diluted with ice (and sometimes additional water), cold brew coffee is made without any added heat, resulting in a much bolder flavor, less acidity, and—hallelujah!—a more potent caffeine kick. These cold brew coffee picks can make a killer base for making tasty DIY coffee-infused cocktails, too.

For a breakdown of how to make your own cold brew at home, check out our helpful DIY guide. In the meantime, here are our favorite cold-brew coffee brands for your before or after your ride, or if you just need to make it through your day.

Chameleon Cold Brew Organic Black Coffee Concentrate

$10.50

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.

$18.29

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 eight cups of strong coffee (like, 180 mg of caffeine per 8-ounce serving strong).

$46.52

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. This is a serious game-changer for your morning grind.