JAVA HOUSE Cold Brew Coffee, Colombian 4:1 Liquid Concentrate, 32 Ounce Bottle

I love the taste of Java House coffee, and this concentrate is no exception. It is the best tasting by far of any concentrates that I have tried for iced coffee. On hot summer days, I like to take a thermos of iced coffee along while golfing, and this makes the best iced coffee by far. So, why only four stars? Two reasons: (1) The cost is significantly higher than that of some competing products; for me it worked out to around $2.00 per 12-ounce thermos. (2) Reasonably accurate measurement is required for every serving. For me, that meant measuring 10 ounces of water, then 2.5 ounces of J.H. concentrate to match the 4:1 ratio. Also, Java House concentrate must be refrigerated after opening, and it is recommended that you use the entire container within a relatively short time period - I have recycled the container, but I believe it suggested using it within 2 weeks of opening. At this time, I am using a container of Top Roast concentrate, which costs much less per serving and is easier to use, but the taste is nowhere near that of Java House. That is the what any buyer must consider: what is more important - great taste versus cost & convenience. As for me, I will probably go back to Java House; sometimes you just have go for the taste.

I don't understand how this has such great reviews - it's awful, totally undrinkable, and not returnable. I followed the instructions for the ratio of 4:1 to make cold coffee, and the result was tasteless swill the consistency of water. Most coffees have flavor profiles, but this is just flat, bitter, yuck. There is no flavor at all except for the bitterness. I thought maybe if I tried increasing or decreasing the ratio and then adding cream and sugar it would be palatable, but no. None of my attempts to doctor this up did the trick. Part of what is most disgusting about this concentrate is that it has a very thin, watery consistency. You might not realize it until it's not there, but real coffee has a richer body or texture than plain water. Even adding creamer did not help with this. In case you're thinking maybe I just don't like iced coffee, I assure you I've had plenty of it, from coffee shops, from other concentrates, and I've also made it at home. I just wanted something convenient and cost effective, and this was neither, because after trying it only a few times I will have to toss it. What a waste. If you enjoy bitter brown water, this is the product for you. If you like coffee, keep looking!

It's good

Weird flavor

I love it! Mixed with some Jordan's sugar free coffee syrup and southern butter pecan coffee creamer! Yum!