Thursday, July 2, 2015

Summer Post: Louisville Cold Brews

A Definitive Ranking of Louisville Cold Brew Coffees (Work in Progress; expect this to continually develop; note: I add two packets of Stevia in the Raw but no milk products):

1. Heine Bros. Cost: $2.12 (when you bring your own mug). Sweet and addictive. Won't last long. Mine lasted about 30 minutes with much restraint. Take small sips to really savor the flavor.

2. Starbucks (I know it's not a local chain. Don't judge me. I have a gift card.) Cost: $3.18. HUGE for the cost. Filled up my mug twice and still had some left over. A little bitter but still good enough to work for a hot summer day. I'm not sure they technically cold brew it. They just called it an iced coffee.

3. Quill's Coffee. Cost: $4ish. SUPER bitter. Do not recommend without a flavored syrup of some sort. I'm trying to figure out how to fix mine right now. I love Quill's chai lattes and red tea lattes (weird but somehow awesome), but their cold brew leaves much to be desired.

Where should I try next? I'm sure there are lots of good ones out in the Highlands. Welcoming all opinions!