Peet's Coffee Cold Brew

Peet's describes its cold brew as being steeped for approximately 20 hours. The long, cold extraction is intended to produce a smoother coffee flavor than brewing the same drink directly with hot water.

It is a chilled coffee product normally served over ice or kept refrigerated in its packaged form. Peet's Coffee began developing its cold-brew blend in 2014 and added cold brew to its coffee bar menu in 2015.

Cold brew generally has a smoother, less sharp profile because the coffee is extracted without direct heat. Peet's product is still coffee with its own roast character, so it should not be confused with sweetened iced coffee or a milkshake.

Yes, it can be served black or combined with milk, cream, or a plant-based alternative. Adding milk changes the body and sweetness, while the underlying product remains the approximately 20-hour cold-brew coffee.