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NCA Cold Brew Resource Center

Get the technical tools you need to tap into the growing cold brew market

 

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"The high cost of [the] study was impossible for a small company. Thank you for getting this done for your members." 

- NCA member on NCA Cold Brew Resources

 

As the NCA's Spring 2025 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report shows, 18% of American adults had a cold brew in the past week—up 29% since 2020—with Gen Z and Millennials driving consumption. The NCA's technical resources help you get up-to-speed on compliance and food safety considerations needed to serve this growing market category. These resources are available exclusively to NCA members. Not a member? Join NCA today for immediate access.

 


 

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Cold Brew Safety Guide for Retailers

Gain unparalleled food safety and regulatory guidance on brewing, holding, and serving retail cold brew.

 

Model HACCP Plan

Our model Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan helps ensure your cold brew safety.


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Cold Brew & RTD Consumer Insight Report


This report from the 2024 NCDT offers targeted, in-depth insights into the cold brew & RTD categories. 

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Cold Brew Safety Guide for Manufacturers

Get food safety and regulatory guidance for prepackaged, ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew coffee.


Brew a Batch of Cold Brew in Minutes

Produce fresh cold brew in minutes with the new BUNN® Infusion Series® Platinum Edition® Cold Brew mode, enabling operators to brew an on-demand batch of concentrate or ready-to-drink cold brew quickly and consistently with operational ease.

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VIDEO: Keeping Cold Brew Safe: A Practical Workshop for Your Coffee Business

Explore industry resources and guidance on cold brew in this expert-led virtual workshop.

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Cold Brew Challenge Study Whitepaper

Use this whitepaper to demonstrate the safety of cold brew when the health inspector comes knocking.


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Retail Cold Brew Compliance Checklist

Prepare for a visit from the health inspector with a list of recommended tasks and procedures.



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POSTER: Microbial Safety of Cold Brewed Black Coffee during Retail

Prepared by Eurofins USA, this poster offers an overview of the NCA's Cold Brew Challenge Study.