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Grady's Cold Brew
New Orleans–Style Cold Brew Bean Bags (box of 4)
Steep-it-yourself New Orleans cold brew: chicory-spiced, smooth and naturally sweet, at about $1.33 a drink before you buy in bulk.
7.4
Good
Coffee Reviews score
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Community
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- Format
- Steep bags
- Caffeine
- Regular
- Price per serving
- $1.33 / cup
Kosher Vegan
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score
Steep-it-yourself New Orleans cold brew: chicory-spiced, smooth and naturally sweet, at about $1.33 a drink before you buy in bulk.
A box of four 2 oz 'Bean Bags' of ground 100% Arabica coffee blended with French chicory and spices; steep them in a pitcher of cold water for 12–24 hours to make about 12 strong drinks' worth of concentrate. The brewed concentrate keeps up to two weeks in the fridge. It is Grady's direct-to-consumer version of the New Orleans–style concentrate it has bottled since 2011, popular with bartenders and cold-brew fans.
Best for
- Cold-brew lovers who like New Orleans–style chicory coffee
- Espresso martinis and coffee cocktails
What we like
- Unique chicory-and-spice New Orleans flavor
- No equipment needed: just a pitcher and cold water
- Concentrate keeps up to two weeks refrigerated
- No added sugar; vegan and kosher
Watch-outs
- Needs 12–24 hours of steeping
- Chicory and spice flavor is not for purists
- No origin or sourcing details
How it scored
The breakdown.
7.4Good
Cup score out of 10, weighted across five factors.
- Flavor & cup quality30%8.1
Distinctive chicory-and-spice New Orleans profile; Redditors call it their favorite store-bought cold brew and it comes up in bartender threads.
- Quality & freshness20%7.8
100% Arabica with chicory in pre-portioned bags; freshness depends on your steeping, with a two-week fridge life once brewed.
- Value20%7.8
About $1.33 a drink per box, dropping to about $1.11 in 6-packs; you supply the water and fridge time.
- Sourcing & transparency15%5.2
No origin or certification beyond 'all natural', kosher and vegan claims.
- Community love15%7.0
A respected cult brand among cold-brew and cocktail fans, with older but positive video coverage.
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What people are saying
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Verbatim from Reddit, forums and long-term owner write-ups — linked so you can read the full thread.
“I've tried making my own, tried other brands and Grady's is my favorite, for the ease of use, taste and price.”
“The only good store bought cold brew is Grady’s new orleans style”
“I use Grady's pitcher packs, and I use half the recommended number of packs per pitcher, so it's less concentrated than normal.”
“I was introduced to cold brew via Grady's New Orleans concentrate and fell in love.”
Details
The particulars.
- Species
- Arabica
- Format
- Steep bags
- Caffeine
- Regular
- Ingredients
- Coffee, Chicory, Spices
- Best brewed as
- Cold brew, Iced / over ice, Lattes & milk drinks
- Certifications
- Kosher, Vegan
- Typical price
- $15.95 for 4 × 2 oz Bean Bags (makes 12 drinks) (checked October 2026)
- Servings
- ≈ 12 drinks per box when mixed with milk or water; the 6-pack of bundles is $79.95 for 72 drinks (≈ $1.11 each)
Community
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FAQ
Good questions.
How do you brew Grady's Bean Bags?
Steep the Bean Bags in a pitcher of cold water for 12 to 24 hours to make concentrate, then mix it with milk or water. One box of four bags makes about 12 drinks.
What is in Grady's cold brew?
Coffee, chicory and spices. Grady's says it uses 100% Arabica coffee blended with imported French chicory and a touch of spice.
How long does the brewed concentrate last?
Grady's says it stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.
What spices are in Grady's?
Grady's keeps the blend secret. Replying on Reddit, the company said it imports its chicory and uses high-quality (organic) common baking spices.
Sources (8)
- gradyscoldbrew.com/products/bean-bag-box
- gradyscoldbrew.com/products/new-orleans-style-case-of-12
- reddit.com/r/coldbrew/comments/16q9ib0/gradys_cold_brew_spices/k252gyk/
- amazon.com/dp/B00KH4M8FO
- reddit.com/r/coldbrew/comments/1ucm5yz/best_store_bought_cold_brew_brand/ot54zi1/
- reddit.com/r/coldbrew/comments/womlwv/what_are_your_favorite_and_least_favorite_cold/ikdv6tz/
- news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34662549
- reddit.com/r/coldbrew/comments/16q9ib0/gradys_cold_brew_spices/
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