"Inflation" has made coffee shops too expensive. What's your fav store bought cold coffee?

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Anonymous wrote:I like Califia Farms cold brew concentrate. I haven’t found it in stores around here, but I order it through Thrive Market.

Anyone have tips for straining at home so it’s not so cloudy? Cheesecloth did not get all the grit out for me.

To strain, I use a coffee filter in my regular coffee machine (and the cold brew goes into the carafe). I don't turn the machine on.

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Anonymous wrote:Starbucks Blonde in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. Normally I'm not a fan per se of Starbucks but this is really good. Just a little milk and it doesn't need any sweetener really.

I agree. This is my favorite. However, I noticed that all of the bottles of premade cold coffee are now like $6-7 at the grocery store! It’s ridiculous. I stopped buying it and I just brew my own hot coffee (strong) and refrigerate it. It’s a little dorky and simplistic but it works fine to have throughout the week.

Wait, dorky and simplistic? Coffee IS simple - it’s supposed to be nothing but water infused with beans. That’s what it is.

Anyway, this dorky and simplistic woman makes a pot of coffee every day and drinks half of it. The other half I let cool, and then I pour it into a jar and put it in the fridge. Hey presto, ice coffee whenever I want it.

For both hot and iced coffee I add a splash of half and half. It is delicious and makes my day better.