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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 retail cold brew coffee.

 

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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.


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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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Model HACCP Plan

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


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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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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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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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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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.