Summer is here and so is iced coffee season in the office! As temperatures rise, so does demand for cold, energizing beverages that taste great and keep employees focused through the afternoon slump. Adding a cold coffee to the mix is a smart and easy upgrade to your hot coffee stations, helping fuel morale, wellness, and company culture. But which cold coffee format is right for your workplace? Here are two winning categories of the best cold coffee options your office needs this summer:
- Keg-Based Cold Brew Systems – ideal for high-volume break rooms
- Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Cans – perfect for grab-and-go convenience and variety
Whether you’re running a 15-person team or a 300-person campus, we’ve rounded up some of the best brands in both categories, complete with tasting notes and vibe checks, to help you pick the perfect summer sip for your break room.
Keg-Based Cold Brew Systems
For offices that want a barista-style, pour-on-demand experience
1. La Colombe® Swanson Tap System Cold Brew: 3-Gallon Kegs
Smooth. Sophisticated. Crowd-pleasing.
La Colombe is known for its obsession with quality and simple, clean ingredients. Their Swanson Tap System is a compact and elegant dispenser designed specifically for La Colombe’s 3-gallon cold brew kegs. No complex hookups, just chill, plug, and pour.
Why we love it:
- Consistent, bold flavor with notes of caramel and dark chocolate
- Eco-conscious cold brew made with just coffee + water
- Small-footprint system perfect for small to mid-size offices
- Bonus: Pairs beautifully with oat milk for DIY iced lattes
2. Addictive Coffee Roasters Nitro Cold Brew Cold Brew: 5-Gallon Nitro Kegs
Bay Area roaster. Seriously smooth.
This local favorite from San Rafael, CA, serves up nitro-charged cold brew with a balanced, bold body and silky mouthfeel. Addictive Coffee lives up to its name with its responsibly sourced beans and California-crafted taste.
Why we love it:
- Roasted fresh and kegged locally in the Bay Area
- Low-acidity, smooth profile perfect for daily sipping
- Nitro-infused for that velvety, Guinness-style pour
- Supports local coffee craftsmanship
3. Stumptown Nitro Cold Brew Cold Brew: 5-Gallon Nitro Kegs
Iconic. Cool. Portland-perfect.
Stumptown helped put cold brew on the map. Their signature Nitro Cold Brew in keg format delivers all the creamy texture and boldness you expect, without any sugar or dairy. It’s the OG for a reason.
Why we love it:
- High-quality Direct Trade beans
- Naturally sweet, chocolatey finish
- Nitrogen for smooth cascading pour
- Feels like a splurge, without the sugar
4. Verve Nitro Flash Brew Cold Brew: 5-Gallon Nitro Kegs
Crafted in Santa Cruz. Complex and crisp.
Verve’s Nitro Flash Brew uses a unique brewing method: hot-brewed for maximum flavor, then flash-chilled and nitrogenated. The result? Bright acidity, floral notes, and a silky finish that surprises and delights.
Why we love it:
- West Coast innovation meets high-end taste
- Not your average cold brew—it’s layered and aromatic
- Great for coffee connoisseurs in the office
- Supports sustainability and direct sourcing
Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Cold Coffees
For offices that want maximum convenience and variety
1. Blue Bottle NOLA Style Iced Coffee 10.66oz Carton
Chicory. Sweet. Smooth.
Inspired by New Orleans tradition, Blue Bottle’s NOLA cold brew blends coffee, chicory, and organic cane sugar with a splash of milk. It’s slightly sweet, creamy, and downright dreamy.
Why we love it:
- Pre-sweetened and lightly creamy
- Great for first-time cold brew drinkers
- Convenient, grab-and-go packaging
- Feels like a treat, without being over the top
2. Groundwork Nitro Cold Brew Classic 12oz Cans
Organic. Bold. LA cool.
This small-batch roaster out of Los Angeles brings you 100% organic cold brew that’s rich, smooth, and nitrogen-infused for that perfect velvety sip—without dairy, sugar, or compromise.
Why we love it:
- USDA Organic and Fair Trade
- Rich and roasty, without bitterness
- Nitro texture in a super portable can
- Excellent vegan-friendly option
3. High Brew Cold Brew Coffee 8oz Cans – Flavors: Black & Bold, Double Espresso
Strong. Sweet. Compact.
High Brew is all about bold caffeine in a small package. Their cold brews are shelf-stable (no fridge needed until opened) and come in super sippable 8oz cans with flavors to match your mood.
Why we love it:
- Great for focused work sprints or afternoon slumps
- Black & Bold is clean and unsweetened
- Double Espresso has a touch of milk & sweetness + energy
- Ideal for smaller coolers or snack drawers
4. La Colombe Draft Latte & Cold Brew 11oz Cans – Flavors: Brazilian Cold Brew, Vanilla Draft Latte
Silky. Satisfying. Barista-level.
La Colombe’s canned cold coffee line is as stylish as it is satisfying. The Draft Latte blends cold brew with frothed milk and nitrogen for a café-style texture in a can.
Why we love it:
- Real ingredients—no weird stuff
- Draft Latte offers a creamy, nitro-like mouthfeel
- Cold Brew Brazilian is strong, smooth, and pure
- Always a hit with team members who like variety
5. Pop & Bottle Oat Milk Lattes 8oz Cans – Flavors: Double Latte, Matcha, Vanilla
Plant-based. Pretty. Wellness-forward.
Designed for clean-label lovers, Pop & Bottle is definitely one of the cold coffee options your office needs this summer. Their oat milk lattes are organic, non-GMO, and free from refined sugar. They’re coffee meets beauty ritual—perfect for wellness-conscious teams.
Why we love it:
- Creamy and indulgent without the dairy
- Great for wellness and HR culture-focused offices
- Matcha option provides a break from coffee overload
- Female-founded and brand-forward
Which Cold Brew Option Is Right for Your Office?
Let Associated Services Keep You Cool
All of these cold coffee options your office needs this summer are available through Associated Services with flexible delivery, setup, and product rotation options tailored to your break room needs. From keeping your taps flowing with cold brew kegs to refilling your coolers with ready to enjoy favorites, we make it easy to stay cool this summer.
Want to build a summer-ready break room?
Let us help you customize your cold coffee program with the right formats, flavors, and gear. Book a free break room consult or contact your Associated Services rep today.
To find out more about our offerings or to book a tasting for your team, give us a shout here!
