How much water should I add to the concentrate?

Start with equal parts concentrate and water or milk, then adjust to taste. For a bolder cup, use less liquid. For something lighter, add more. The bottle makes about five 10-ounce servings at a standard dilution.

Can I heat this concentrate or is it only for cold drinks?

You can heat it, though it was designed to be served cold. If you do warm it, dilute it first and heat gently to avoid concentrating the bitterness that can emerge from darker roasts at high temperatures.

Does this need to be refrigerated?

Yes, keep it refrigerated after opening. The concentrate is shelf-stable sealed, but once opened it should be stored cold and used within a reasonable time frame like any brewed coffee product.

Is this actually organic or just made from organic beans?

The coffee beans used to make this concentrate are certified organic. The final product is an organic cold brew concentrate.

French Roast Cold Brew Concentrate

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The 3-second version

Double-strength concentrate yields about five 10-ounce servings per bottle
Organic French roast beans brewed to bring out clove and dark chocolate
Mix with water or milk to your preferred strength, hot or cold
French roast profile, not for those who prefer lighter roasts
Requires dilution before drinking
Must be refrigerated after opening

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Organic French Roast Cold Brew Concentrate

Most cold brew concentrates ask you to guess at dilution ratios and deliver either watery disappointment or jittery regret. This one tells you exactly how many servings to expect and maintains its character across a range of strengths because the roast and brew method were chosen to work together. The French roast brings enough body to stand up to milk or ice melt, while the cold extraction keeps the heavy roasted notes from turning acrid. For people who want cold brew on hand without dedicating counter space to a slow-drip tower or a jar taking up half the fridge, a concentrate that actually tastes like the coffee it came from is worth keeping stocked.

Good gift when

People who want cold brew without the overnight steeping
Fans of darker roasts who prefer a smooth, full-bodied cup
Anyone who drinks coffee at varying strengths throughout the day
Households where different people take their coffee different ways

Skip it if You prefer single-origin coffees with bright, fruity acidity rather than the rounder, chocolatey profile of a French roast.

Specs

Type: Cold brew concentrate
Roast Level: French roast
Strength: Double-strength concentrate
Organic: Yes
Servings: Approximately five 10-ounce cups per bottle
Flavor Notes: Clove, bittersweet chocolate

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Glass bottle may need wrapping; requires refrigeration after opening.

The maker

Stumptown built its reputation roasting beans that could hold their own as espresso or pour-over, and this concentrate applies that same approach to cold brew. Rather than treating it as a separate category, they roast specifically for the cold extraction method, which pulls different compounds than hot water does. The result is a concentrate that doesn't taste diluted once you add liquid, because the flavors were developed with dilution in mind from the start.

The details

This concentrate arrives ready to dilute and drink. Made from organically grown beans roasted to a French profile, it delivers the kind of depth you expect from a darker roast without the sharpness that sometimes comes with it.

The brewing process extracts clove warmth and bittersweet chocolate character, both of which come through clearly once you add water or milk. Because it's double-strength, one bottle yields roughly five ten-ounce servings, though the exact number depends on how assertive you prefer your coffee.

Pour it over ice with an equal measure of water for a straightforward cold brew. Use less water if you want something bolder, or swap in milk for a creamier result. The concentrate also works heated, though it was designed to be served cold.

The organic certification covers the coffee itself. Store the bottle refrigerated once opened, and shake it before pouring to redistribute any settled solids.

Stumptown

French Roast Cold Brew Concentrate

Double-strength concentrate with dark chocolate and clove notes

$17at stumptowncoffee.com

Quantity

Ships and sold by Stumptown. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Double-strength concentrate yields about five 10-ounce servings per bottle
Organic French roast beans brewed to bring out clove and dark chocolate
Mix with water or milk to your preferred strength, hot or cold
French roast profile, not for those who prefer lighter roasts
Requires dilution before drinking
Must be refrigerated after opening

Questions

How much water should I add to the concentrate?: Start with equal parts concentrate and water or milk, then adjust to taste. For a bolder cup, use less liquid. For something lighter, add more. The bottle makes about five 10-ounce servings at a standard dilution.
Can I heat this concentrate or is it only for cold drinks?: You can heat it, though it was designed to be served cold. If you do warm it, dilute it first and heat gently to avoid concentrating the bitterness that can emerge from darker roasts at high temperatures.
Does this need to be refrigerated?: Yes, keep it refrigerated after opening. The concentrate is shelf-stable sealed, but once opened it should be stored cold and used within a reasonable time frame like any brewed coffee product.
Is this actually organic or just made from organic beans?: The coffee beans used to make this concentrate are certified organic. The final product is an organic cold brew concentrate.