During summer in my hometown of New Orleans, it can be sweltering even at 7 a.m. But I don’t sweat it. I’ve whittled down the time it takes for me to get out of bed and prepare my morning cold-brew ...

I tried cold-brew concentrates from labels like Great Value, Starbucks, Dunkin', and Bettergoods. I didn't love the cold brew from Target's Good & Gather line and Walmart's Great Value labels.

Over the years, as coffee culture has grown, changed and expanded, cold brew coffee has become one of the most popular ways to get your caffeine fix. The brewing style is known for creating a smooth, ...