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Discover the world's best cold brew coffee — ready-to-drink cans, DIY cold brew bags, and at-home cold brewers, from award-winning specialty roasters. PERCUP stocks a curated range of cold brew products including Onyx Coffee Lab (nitro Ethiopian), ST. ALi (Australian-style cold brew cans), Blue Tokai (Classic Bold & Light), DripDash (Japanese Kyoto-style iced coffee and oat milk lattes), plus single-origin cold brew bags from Panama Geisha and Colombia.

Cold brew is coffee steeped in cold water for 12–24 hours rather than brewed with heat. The slow cold extraction produces a coffee that's naturally sweeter, less acidic, smoother and 70% less bitter than hot-brewed iced coffee. Whether you grab a ready-to-drink can on the go, brew your own at home in a Varia cold brew bottle, or steep specialty Panama Geisha cold brew bags overnight in the fridge — there's a format here for every occasion.

Cold brew vs iced coffee — what's the difference?

Cold brew is coffee made with cold water from the start — beans steep in cold or room-temperature water for 12–24 hours, producing a smooth concentrate. Iced coffee is hot-brewed coffee that's been chilled or poured over ice — it retains the brighter acidity and slight bitterness of hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew is significantly less acidic (good for sensitive stomachs), naturally sweeter, and has higher caffeine concentration. Iced coffee is faster to make and tastes more like "regular coffee, cold."

Nitro cold brew takes cold brew one step further — it's infused with nitrogen gas under pressure, creating a creamy, cascading texture similar to draught Guinness. Nitro cold brew is naturally sweet without sugar and exceptionally smooth. Onyx Coffee Lab and Sail Away nitro cold brew cans are perfect examples.

Why specialty cold brew from PERCUP

  • Ready-to-drink convenience. Onyx Coffee Lab nitro Ethiopian, ST. ALi Wide Awake and Feels Good cold brew cans, Blue Tokai Cold Brew Bold and Light, DripDash Kyoto-style — grab and go.
  • DIY cold brew bags. Single-origin Panama Geisha and Colombia+Mandarin cold brew bags — pop one in cold water overnight, lift out the bag, and you have premium specialty cold brew without any equipment.
  • At-home cold brewers. The Varia Cold Brew Bottle (0.75L) makes silky smooth cold brew at home with its closed-basket design — refillable, washable, gear that lasts forever.
  • Plant-based options. DripDash Iced Maple Lavender Oat Milk Latte and Iced Black Sesame Oat Milk Latte — dairy-free cold brew lattes ready to drink from the can.
  • Free UAE delivery on orders over AED 200, same-day available in Dubai, global shipping at checkout.

How to choose your cold brew

  • For the smoothest ready-to-drink cold brew: Onyx Coffee Lab Cold Brew (washed Ethiopian, nitrogen-infused, low acid, medium roast).
  • For bold and full-bodied: ST. ALi Wide Awake Cold Brew Cans — Australian-style, strong, ready to drink.
  • For Japanese-style iced coffee: DripDash Kyoto Iced Coffee — single-origin beans cold-dripped slowly Kyoto-style for clean, bright flavour.
  • For DIY at home: Cold Brew Coffee Bags Panama Geisha or Colombia + Mandarin — steep one bag in cold water overnight in your fridge.
  • For serious cold brew home brewing: Varia Cold Brew Bottle (0.75L glass brewer with closed-basket design) + any of our specialty whole-bean coffees ground coarse.
  • For oat milk lattes: DripDash Iced Maple Lavender or Iced Black Sesame Oat Milk Lattes — dairy-free, ready to drink.

What makes cold brew different

The slow, cold extraction of cold brew pulls coffee oils and sugars from the bean while leaving behind the bitter compounds and acids that hot water extracts. The result is a cup that's up to 70% less acidic than hot-brewed coffee, naturally sweet without sugar, and gentle on sensitive stomachs. Cold brew concentrate also has roughly twice the caffeine of regular drip coffee, making it the strong-but-smooth choice for serious coffee drinkers. Once brewed, cold brew keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks without losing flavour — perfect for batch preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cold brew coffee? +

Cold brew coffee is coffee steeped in cold or room-temperature water for 12–24 hours, rather than brewed with hot water. The slow cold extraction produces a coffee that is naturally sweeter, up to 70% less acidic, smoother and less bitter than hot-brewed coffee. Cold brew typically has higher caffeine concentration than drip coffee and stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.

What's the difference between cold brew and iced coffee? +

Cold brew is made with cold water from the start, taking 12–24 hours to extract slowly — the result is smooth, sweet, low-acid coffee. Iced coffee is hot-brewed coffee that's been chilled or poured over ice — it keeps the brighter acidity and slight bitterness of hot brewing. Cold brew is gentler on the stomach and naturally sweeter. Iced coffee is faster but tastes like 'regular coffee, cold'.

What is nitro cold brew? +

Nitro cold brew is cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas under pressure. The nitrogen creates a creamy, cascading texture similar to draught Guinness — naturally sweet without sugar, with a velvety mouthfeel and slight foam head. Onyx Coffee Lab and Sail Away nitro cold brew cans are perfect examples. Nitro cold brew is best enjoyed straight from the can or poured into a chilled glass — no ice needed.

Where can I buy ready-to-drink cold brew coffee online in the UAE? +

You can buy ready-to-drink cold brew coffee online at PERCUP. We stock cold brew cans from Onyx Coffee Lab (USA), ST. ALi (Australia), Blue Tokai (India), DripDash (Kyoto-style), plus DIY cold brew bags from Panama Geisha and Colombia origins. UAE delivery is 1–3 business days; international shipping available at checkout.

How do you make cold brew coffee at home? +

To make cold brew at home: use coarse-ground specialty coffee at a 1:8 ratio with cold or room-temperature water (e.g. 100g coffee to 800ml water). Combine in a jar or cold brew bottle, stir, and steep in the fridge for 12–18 hours. Strain through a paper filter or use a cold brew bottle with a built-in mesh basket. The result is concentrate — dilute 1:1 with water or milk to drink. Alternatively, use our pre-portioned cold brew coffee bags from Panama Geisha or Colombia — steep one bag overnight in cold water, no equipment needed.

How long does cold brew coffee last? +

Cold brew concentrate keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks without losing flavour, because the low-temperature extraction produces a much more stable coffee than hot brewing. Ready-to-drink cold brew cans typically have shelf lives of 6–12 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate the can and drink within 24–48 hours for best flavour.

Is cold brew stronger than regular coffee? +

Cold brew concentrate typically has 1.5–2x the caffeine of regular drip coffee per equal volume, because the long steep time extracts more caffeine from the grounds. However, ready-to-drink cold brew cans are usually diluted to roughly the same caffeine level as a regular coffee — typically 100–200mg per 240ml can. Check the label for exact caffeine content. Cold brew is smooth and easy to drink, so it's easy to consume more caffeine than you intend.

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