Navigating the crowded iced coffee market is no easy feat. With brands like Starbucks, McDonald's, and newcomers like Chamberlain Coffee, the choices are endless. Chowhound sampled a wide range of options, from cold brew concentrates to ready-to-drink bottles, to bring you a definitive ranking. Whether you're after the convenience of a canned nitro brew or the rich flavor of a classic New Orleans-style concentrate, our list aims to guide you to your next favorite iced coffee. Discover which brands made the cut and which fell flat in our taste test. The TL;DR:The worst ice-coffee brand on the list is Stok, which has a cloudy flavor that doesn't taste as smooth as hoped. Chamberlain Coffee comes in second to last, with a sweet and barely coffee-tasting drink. Califia Farms is the third worst, with a strong and light-bodied coffee that feels lower in quality. Chameleon Coffee is the fifth worst, with a smooth and bold flavor but a higher price point. Rise Brewing Co. is the sixth worst, with a strong and bitter original black flavor. Wandering Bear is the eighth worst, with a great flavor but a large box that's hard to fit in a small fridge. Blue Bottle Coffee is the seventh best, with a bright and light flavor. La Colombe is the runner-up, with a smooth and strong coffee flavor. Grady's is the best, with a delicious and strong cold brew that leaves a pleasant buzz.
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