Roast Ridge Ground Cold Brew Coffee Blend, Medium Roast, 2 lb.

Purchased this brand of coarse ground coffee for cold brew due to the affordable price and while I tempered my expectations a bit, it absolutely delivers on the end result. I brew my cold brew coffee in a very large jar with a filtered bag using a 1:8 ratio of coffee grounds to water for about 16 hours at room temperature. I had no issues with the coffee grounds leaking through the bag or creating any sludge so the grind is great on this. I've noticed other reviewers complaining about the inconsistent grind so I will update this if I experience that with future purchases. Taste came out fine as well. I drink it straight black at the 1:8 ratio and I like it. It doesn't blow me away but it's perfectly acceptable and delivers a smooth and enjoyable taste. I'm sure most people would prefer to add cream, milk or sugar to their drink which will further enhance the flavor but just note that even the straight black result is still enjoyable. I was more than satisfied with my first experience with this ground coffee and I'll be purchasing it again in the future. I'll update my review if I encounter any issues with future purchases but for now, I highly recommend trying this ground coffee if you're looking for an affordable option.

This is decidingly ok coffee. Then why did I give it a 5 star rating? Because I couldn't give it a 4.5. This is not some epicurean delight or life changing coffee - if that's what you are looking for, then you wouldn't be checking out some coarse pre-ground bagged coffee on Amazon. This gets the job done, it's inexpensive, tastes like coffee and makes a decent cold brew. I mean, you're going to add stuff to it anyway. By the time you finish adding some type of milk, sweetner and/or flavored syrup, paying for some expensive coffee is just silly. Why 4.5? Because, as others have mentioned, the grind isn't consistent. But, that's easy enough to deal with - just use a finer mesh filter.

I do cold brew at home using a 2Qt Mason jar and aluminum mesh filter. I do 1.5 cups of grounds and pourover the coffee to fill the jar. I let sit for at least 12-24 hours in the fridge and then drain the filter and fill water to the top of the jar. I usually drink on ice with some alternative milk. Pricepoint around $15 is great and I am able to get quite a bit of brew from a 2lb bag. Although the brew is smooth, I do notice it lacks depth in its flavor compared to other grounds specifically marketed as "cold brew" grounds. It's not bad and for the pricepoint it's ok and gets me going with the caffeine I need in the mornings. If you are looking for something with more flavor and depth, this coffee isn't for you. However, if you like to add flavor to your coffee, this would be a nice neutral coffee to add it to.

When I started buying this coffee it was $14 for 2 pounds. A real bargain and really great cold coffee. The price has gone up but for 2 whole pounds of coffee it is still a good price and I love the cold brew it makes.

Weaker tasting than the normal cold brew brand I buy, but also much less expensive. Maybe a case of you get what you pay for? Not bad by any means.