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Buzz Feed
07-08-2025
- Buzz Feed
Best Supermarket Cold Brews, According To Experts
When the summer heat is out in full force, hot coffee doesn't always hit the spot like it does throughout the rest of the year. If you're looking for something a bit more refreshing, but still with the necessary kick that gears you up for the day, cold brew is a great option. While you can absolutely make your own cold brew (or iced coffee, for that matter), you may not want to. Fortunately, there are plenty of quality options you can grab online or at the supermarket. From single-serve cans to cold brew concentrates to multi-serving bottles of ready-to-drink cold brew, you have plenty of options. So, how do you choose? While it can be fun to sample your way through the options, we decided to get to the bottom of it for you by asking coffee experts about their favorite cold brew drinks and concentrates that can be purchased online or at the supermarket. Here's what they recommend: Trader Joe's Coconut Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate Lani Kingston, education director at the B2B event Coffee Fest and adjunct professor at Portland State University who teaches a class called "The Anthropology of Coffee," loves the taste, ease, and versatility of Trader Joe's Coconut Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. 'The coconut flavor isn't overly sweet or fake — none of that sunscreen-y thing some coconut stuff has,' Kingston said. 'It's subtle, smooth and just makes the whole drink feel a little more special without being over the top.' She said it's also convenient for summer travels. 'It's also my camping go-to since it's small but strong, efficient to pack, and easy to mix,' Kingston said. Blue Bottle Coffee's Organic Cold Brew Matt Filipovich, founder of Same Sip Coffee, says Blue Bottle's Organic Cold Brew is the best he's had. It's sold in 8-ounce cans designed for a single serving. 'Blue Bottle uses a long immersion brewing method, which is steeping coarsely ground beans in cold water for 8 to 12 hours, which gives the final product this incredible clarity and balance without the bitterness or acidity you often find in cold brew,' Filipovich said. He also appreciates that the company sources high-quality coffee beans from places like Ethiopia, Kenya, Guatemala, and Colombia, which are some of the most celebrated coffee growing regions in the world. 'These areas are known for producing complex, vibrant coffees, and Blue Bottle brings out those flavors beautifully, even in cold brew form,' Filipovich said. Hey you! Want to cook recipes in step-by-step mode right from your phone? Download the free Tasty app right now. BuzzFeed Explorer's Cold Brew Concentrate Kylee Clancy, senior coffee buyer at Verve Coffee Roasters, recommends Explorer's Cold Brew Concentrate. 'To turn off my coffee brain for a morning or two, I typically mix the concentrate into water or milk to create both hot and iced versions,' she said, adding that she appreciates the company's focus on sustainability and social responsibility. 'With the glass packaging and concentrated consistency, a little truly goes a long way to give me my caffeine fix.' Stok's Extra Bold Cold Brew Coffee, Darker Roast When JT Santana, barista at Redband Coffee Co. in Davenport, Iowa, is off the clock and looking for an easy, reliable coffee, his favorite is Stok's Extra Bold Cold Brew, which is an unsweetened dark roast cold brew that's sold in a 48-ounce package that allows for four 12-ounce servings. 'It has that rich, full-bodied flavor I crave, without being bitter or overly acidic,' he said. 'I love that it is just coffee — no sugar, no gimmicks — so I can dress it up or drink it straight.' He also loves this product for its affordable price point, 'Which matters when you drink as much coffee as I do,' he said. Grady's New Orleans-Style Cold Brew Concentrate Riley Westbrook, barista and co-owner of Valor Coffee in Georgia, recommended Grady's New Orleans Style Cold Brew Concentrate, which is unique in that it's brewed with chicory and other spices. 'It brings this distinct molasses edge and a bitterness that works more like dark chocolate than over-roasted beans,' he said. 'When I taste it, I get clove, toasted grain, and a little black licorice on the finish. It is not subtle, and that is what makes it work.' Stumptown Coffee Roasters' Original Cold Brew Coffee If you're into drinking your cold brew black but don't want something bitter, Westbrook recommends Stumptown Coffee Roasters' Original Cold Brew Coffee, which is sold in a ready-to-drink single-serving bottle. 'You can drink it straight from the fridge, pour it over ice, and it holds up without milk or sugar,' he said. It also holds up well even a few days after opening the bottle, he said. Chameleon Organic Black Cold Brew Concentrate 'I recommend this because the sweetness comes from the bean's character rather than added flavoring,' Westbrook said. 'It tastes like burnt sugar and dark caramel without veering into artificial vanilla or syrupy territory.' Califia Farms' Pure Black Medium Roast Cold Brew For a cold brew that holds up well when mixed with oat or almond milk, Westbrook suggested Califia Farms' Pure Black Medium Roast Cold Brew, which is sold in a 32-ounce or 48-ounce package designed for multiple servings. 'It leans into soft citrus and cocoa notes that actually show up through the creaminess instead of disappearing,' Westbrook said. 'A lot of cold brews turn chalky or get drowned out when mixed with non-dairy milk— this one stays present without overpowering anything.' He also likes that it mixes well with non-dairy milks without separating or curdling. 'Some cold brews react poorly to certain alt milks and leave that weird, grainy film,' he said. 'I have poured this over half a dozen brands of oat and almond milk and it always blends evenly.' For the best coffee recipes, download the free Tasty app — no subscription required. BuzzFeed
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
ELVIS in Space! Huntsville engineering company announces successful ISS mission
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville's Teledyne Brown Engineering announced last week the successful completion of its role in a project on the International Space Station. TBE announced Friday that the company successfully completed its role as Implementation Partner for the Extant Life Volumetric Imaging System (ELVIS) project. The engineering company said the ELVIS program is a 'groundbreaking holographic microscope designed to study microbial life in space.' The ELVIS project was developed jointly with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Portland State University. ELVIS was launched to the ISS on April 22 aboard a SpaceX Dragon rocket and has been excelling since May 2. 'The ELVIS mission represents a major leap forward in our ability to study life in space,' Scott Hall, TBE President, said. 'We are proud to have played a key role in enabling this innovative research, which will deepen our understanding of cellular life beyond Earth.' In the announcement, TBE listed out its contributions to the project: Launch vehicle and ISS integration and verification Engineering and design assistance Interface and safety test support System safety documentation (data packages, hazard reports, verifications) Cold stowage integration Operations planning support TBE then said the ELVIS system completed its mission, with all operations finishing on June 6. 'All scientific objectives were successfully achieved. The hardware and biological samples are scheduled to return to Earth, where they will undergo transcriptomic sequencing and be compared with ground-based controls. Additionally, tracking of motile cells will help identify any changes in motility phenotypes or cell distribution within the sample volume, offering valuable insights into how microgravity affects microbial behavior.' TBE During its time in space, the ISS National Laboratory said ELVIS was going to focus its efforts on two Earth-based life forms: Euglena gracilis and Colwellia psychrerythraea. Euglena gracilis is a microalga known and praised for its adaptability. Colwellia psychrerythraea, according to the ISSNL, is a bacterium that not only survives but thrives in frigid ocean waters. ELVIS' objective went way beyond just observing these two Earth-based life forms; it tests their 'observable and genetic adaptations to microgravity,' ISSNL said. 'The successful operation of ELVIS in the demanding conditions of space not only paves the way for its use in off-Earth environments but also holds implications for enhancing biomedical and microbiological research on our planet,' Portland State University Physics Professor and principal investigator on the ELVIS project, Jay Nadeau, said. You can learn more about the ELVIS project on the ISSNL website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Portland State secures more funding for one of two Broadway-capable downtown venues
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Oregon leaders have helped set the stage for one of two potential Broadway-capable venues proposed in Downtown Portland. With the passage of on Friday, legislators allocated more than $85.6 million in general obligation bonds for the construction of Portland State University's Performing Arts and Culture Center. Another $53 million in 'dedicated fund obligations' were set aside for the parking structure, according to the university. Newly-opened Portland s'mores bar expands with suburban outpost The project is one of two that Portland City Council unanimously approved last year. Although city officials initially weighed either greenlighting the new PSU building or backing the renovation of the historic Keller Auditorium, the made way for further talks involving the development of both modern performance venues. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson noted the city is now planning to form an advisory committee that will discuss the future of each project. 'The State's investment in Portland State University represents a profound commitment to the importance of the arts in bringing together community and activating Portland's downtown core,' Wilson said. 'PSU and the City have a track record of success collaborating on important development projects and are kicking off a market feasibility study to guide future venue development in the coming months.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The university reported that it has nabbed a total of $155 million in funding for the new space. According to PSU, Prosper Portland had already doled out $7.6 million and 'philanthropic pledges' doled out about $10.5 million. The Performing Arts and Culture Center will be developed along what is now the 4.25-acre University Place Hotel. It is expected to hold a capacity of 1,200 seats and open to the public in 2030. PACC 'reflects the bold leadership and creative vision needed to reinvigorate our city,' PSU President Ann Cudd said. Goodbye, Nordstrom. Hello, Lloyd Center music venue 'As Oregon's public urban research university, we're proud to help lead a development that strengthens the cultural and economic heart of Portland,' Cudd added. 'This moment is about more than a building. It's about shaping a future filled with opportunity for our students, artists and community.' SB 5505 also allocated funding for several other institutions, agencies and facilities, including the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, Oregon State Hospital and University of Oregon's Child Behavioral Health Building. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What Portland State University's Commencement Week means to one graduating senior
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It's Commencement Week at Portland State University. This weekend, more than 55,000 people will be on campus for 10 different graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies are culminations of years of hard work, and KOIN 6 News spoke with graduating senior Jonathan Fleming about his plans for the future. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Huge 50ft beast from the depths of the ocean washes up on Oregon coast
A 50-foot giant from the depths of the Pacific Ocean has washed up on the Oregon coast. The massive creature - a 53-foot male sperm whale - was found ashore north of about 84 miles west of Portland, its barnacle-scarred body lay battered and still. According to a Facebook post from the Seaside Aquarium in Seaside, Oregon, the sprawling whale washed ashore between Del Rey and Sunset Beach on the afternoon of May 29. When marine experts discovered the beached behemoth, they said its 'spine showed signs of blunt-force trauma and hemorrhaging' consistent with a fatal collision at sea. A necropsy was conducted on Monday by the Cascadia Research Collective, the Seaside Aquarium and Portland State University to help in determining the whale's cause of death. 'During the necropsy, damage to the vertebrate was visible along with signs of hemorrhage. This helped the team determine that this whale was struck by a vessel,' the Seaside Aquarium said. However, the dead whale had been spotted long before it washed ashore. According to the aquarium, the whale was initially reported dead on May 25, around 15 miles offshore. Four days later, on May 27, it was seen again - this time only seven miles from land, according to the Seaside Aquarium. 'The whale will be left on the beach to decompose naturally,' the post added. The natural decomposition process offers a rare chance for beachgoers to witness one of the ocean's giants up close. It also provides a nutrition boost to the surrounding ecosystem. Scavengers such as turkey vultures, bald eagles and even coyotes will have access to the whale's remains for weeks or even months to come. The Seaside Aquarium has since warned onlookers not to touch the giant sea creature. The enormous whale's spine showed signs of blunt-force trauma and hemorrhaging consistent with a fatal collision at sea 'Please remember to look - but do not touch. Marine mammals may spread potential diseases to humans and pets,' the aquarium wrote. Male sperm whales can grow to nearly 60 feet in length and weigh over 40 tons. They are known to live up to 60 years, with males maturing around the age of 50, typically reaching about 52 feet. Their diet includes deep-water species such as squid, sharks, skates, and fish. While their population is slowly recovering, sperm whales remain listed as endangered.
