Grady’s Cold Brew bean bags are pre-portioned pouches of ground coffee that you steep like oversized tea bags. This listing is two boxes of four bags, which Grady’s says make 24 drinks.
What the label says
The blend is 100% Arabica coffee with imported French chicory and a touch of spice, in the New Orleans style, and is described as sugar-free, vegan and gluten-free. You steep a bag in cold water for 12–24 hours, then remove it; the result is a concentrate that Grady’s says stays fresh for two weeks in the fridge and is diluted with water or milk.
Why chicory changes the cup
Chicory root, roasted and ground, has long been blended with coffee in New Orleans. It adds a roasty, slightly woody and naturally sweet edge, so the coffee tastes fuller and less bitter. If you have never had it, it is a distinct flavor rather than plain cold brew, so it is worth trying before committing to a large order.
Who it suits
It suits someone who wants real steeped cold brew with no equipment and almost no cleanup: no filter to rinse and no grounds to empty. The bags fit a pitcher or large jar. Because it brews a concentrate, dilute each glass to taste.
How it compares
In our cold brew concentrate guide it is the zero-cleanup pick. If you want plain coffee without chicory, choose a coarse-ground cold brew coffee and a brewer instead.
Details from Grady’s Amazon listing. Check the box for current ingredients and directions.
