Tried cold brewing with grocery store beans and got a surprisingly smooth result

I usually buy special single origin stuff from a local roaster, but last week I was out and grabbed a tub of store brand medium roast from the Safeway on 4th. Figured it would taste like dirt but I was desperate for my afternoon cup. Threw it in the french press with cold water and left it on the counter for 18 hours instead of my usual 12. It came out super smooth with no bitterness at all, honestly better than some of the expensive beans I've used. Guess the roast level mattered more than the brand for cold brew. Has anyone else found a cheap bean that works great for cold brewing?

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jackson.matthew3d ago

Blew my mind the first time I tried it too. Store brand medium roast is totally underrated for cold brew.

sean_torres712d ago

Yeah man that's exactly what I found too. I was skeptical at first but the store brand stuff steeps just as smooth as the fancy bags. Saved me a ton of money and my morning routine hasn't changed a bit.