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The best coffees for cold brew brewing

Cold brew demands a specific profile to avoid becoming thin or overly acidic. We have curated 20 coffees from our catalog that hold up well to long, room-temperature extractions. This selection is diverse in processing, featuring an even split of natural and washed lots alongside experimental and honey-processed options. You will find a wide range of varieties here, including heirloom, typica, and pacamara, sourced from regions like Sidama, Gedeb, and Hawaii. Roasters such as Mission Coffee Works and Mystic Monk Coffee are well-represented at the top of our composite. Whether you prefer the heavy body of a natural process or the clean clarity of a washed lot, these coffees provide the structure needed for a balanced, concentrated brew.

What to taste for:Look for a heavy, syrupy body and low acidity that remains smooth even after a long, concentrated extraction.

16 available lots shown · ranked by Cherrybook Index

El Pijao Divisa

Expect Floral, Red Plum, and Pineapple from this carbonic maceration lot.

Tolima, CO · Carbonic Maceration

FloralPlumPineapple
Good Food 2026 roaster
85CBI
$2.19/oz

Typical $1.58 to $2.53/oz

The Espresso Pair

Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.

Shop 4.8 (434)
85CBI
$2.75/oz

Typical $1.31 to $2.49/oz

Limited comparison

Brayan Smith

Expect White Flower, Citrus, and Black Tea from this washed lot.

Huila, CO · Washed

MediumMarzipanLemonCandy+1
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$4.93/oz

Typical US$5.31 to $8.49/oz

Broad comparison

Autumnal Equinox

Expect Cranberry, Cocoa Nib, and Raisin from this mixed lot.

Mixed

MediumCranberryCocoa PowderRaisin
Shop 4.8 (20)
82CBI
$2.08/oz

Typical $1.38 to $2.63/oz

Limited comparison

Smooth Operator

Washed lot with Toffee, Dark Chocolate, and Toasted Almond in the cup.

Acatenango, GT · Washed

DarkCaramelDark ChocolateAlmond
Shop 4.9 (43)
82CBI
$1.79/oz

Typical $1.69 to $2.70/oz

Broad comparison

Blueboon

Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Mandarin, and Honeysuckle.

MediumMilk ChocolateTangerineHoneysuckle
Shop 4.8 (226)
82CBI
$1.75/oz

Typical $1.33 to $2.53/oz

Limited comparison

Banner Dark

Cupping notes point toward Bittersweet Cocoa, Toffee, and Graham Cracker.

DarkDark ChocolateToffee
Shop 4.8 (116)
82CBI
$1.83/oz

Typical $1.30 to $2.48/oz

Limited comparison

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