Not all magic comes in spell books, some arrives as organic cold brew coffee in a mason jar.
At Klekolo World Coffee, cold brew has long been one of our favorite ways to explore coffee. It’s smooth, refreshing, wonderfully adaptable, and a different coffee can completely change what’s happening in your glass.
But this time, we’re not talking about how to make cold brew.
We’re talking about what happens when you start with organic coffee—why that matters to us, what it means, and how to choose an organic coffee you’ll love as cold brew.
What Is Organic Cold Brew Coffee?
The cold brew part is simple: coffee is steeped slowly in cool water rather than brewed quickly with hot water.
The organic part is about how the coffee was grown and handled.
Organic certification isn’t shorthand for “chemical-free.” It means the coffee has been produced according to specific organic standards, including restrictions on prohibited substances and requirements intended to support soil health, ecological balance, water quality, and biodiversity.
Put the two together and you have organic cold brew coffee: cold brew made with organically grown coffee beans.
Want the grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, steeping time, and full method?
We’ve got you covered in our Cold Brew Coffee Guide.
Why Organic Matters at Klekolo
We’ve been particular about coffee for a very long time.
For us, choosing organic coffee isn’t about claiming that every organic bean is automatically better than every conventionally grown bean. Coffee is far more interesting than that.
Origin matters. Variety matters. Processing matters. Roast matters. The people growing and roasting it matter.
Organic certification tells us something specific about how that coffee was produced.
Under USDA organic standards, certified crops must be grown on land where prohibited substances haven’t been applied for at least three years, and growers use practices such as crop rotation, cover crops, and biological, physical, and mechanical approaches to manage soil fertility, pests, weeds, and disease.
Those are farming practices we value, which is why organic coffee has been part of Klekolo’s sourcing philosophy for years.
We also look for shade-grown coffee where possible. The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center has documented how well-managed shade coffee farms can support bird habitat, biodiversity, soil protection, natural pest control, and pollination.
Does Organic Coffee Taste Better?
Here’s where we’d rather hand you a cup than make a sweeping promise.
Organic doesn’t describe a flavor.
An organic Ethiopian coffee can be bright, floral, and fruity. Another organic coffee might be deep, chocolatey, nutty, or earthy.
That’s one of the things we love about coffee.
Cold brewing gives you another way to experience those differences. Change the coffee and you change the cold brew.
So instead of asking, “Does organic coffee taste better?” we think the more interesting question is:
Which organic coffee tastes best to you?
Choosing Organic Coffee for Cold Brew
You don’t need a particular roast or origin to make good organic cold brew.
If you like something rich and classic, start with a medium-dark or dark roast with chocolate, nut, caramel, or molasses notes.
If you want something brighter, try a lighter roast with fruitier or more floral characteristics.
And don’t overlook flavored coffee. At Klekolo, we’ve been known to cold brew some of our organic flavored coffees during the summer, too. Chocolate Raspberry can make a completely different glass of cold brew than a traditional dark roast.
Experiment.
That’s half the fun.
Organic Coffees to Try for Cold Brew
One of the best things about cold brew is experimenting with different coffees. At Klekolo, our coffee selection changes throughout the year, so rather than looking for one particular bean, start with the flavors you enjoy.
Single-Origin Coffees
Want to taste what a particular origin can bring to your cold brew? Explore our rotating single-origin coffees. Depending on what’s in the shop, you might find everything from bright and fruity to chocolatey, nutty, and rich.
Coffee Blends
A well-balanced blend can make an excellent cold brew, especially if you prefer a smooth, dependable cup with a little more depth.
Flavored Coffees
Cold brew doesn’t have to be serious. Our flavored coffees can make wonderfully fun summer cold brews—Chocolate Raspberry, hazelnut, or whatever happens to be tempting us at the moment.
Experience Organic Cold Brew at Klekolo World Coffee
At Klekolo, our coffee selection changes throughout the year—and that’s part of the fun. There is always another origin, roast, blend, or flavor to discover.
Stop in and ask what we’re cold brewing, or tell us what flavors you enjoy and we’ll help you choose an organic coffee to take home and experiment with yourself.
And if you’re taking your coffee home, don’t be afraid to experiment. The best cold brew is the one you like drinking.
Thanks for sharing a cup with us. Whether you’re brewing at home or stopping by the coffee house, we hope your next cold brew is smooth, delicious, and maybe just a little bit magical.
Stay cool out there,
☕ Yvette