Sometimes you just don’t have the time to make your own coffee or head down to a coffee shop and order. This is where canned coffees come in.
These very convenient coffees can be stored easily and for a long time. Stocking up on them is a very good idea for those who often want coffee quickly.
But with so many canned coffees in the market, how on earth do you choose? Don’t worry, we are ready to help. Here are 5 of the best canned coffees in 2022.
1. High Brew Cold Brew Coffee
First on our list of the best canned coffees money can buy is the High Brew Cold Brew Coffee. There are so many great places to get cold brew in Singapore, including Bootstrap Beverages, but when it comes to canned cold brew High Brew is certainly one of the best.
Not only does it contain a lot of caffeine, but it also has very low acidity, making it perfect for those with sensitive digestive systems. This drink is best served after you chill it in the fridge for an hour or so. Oh, it is also super affordable with a price tag of only SGD 41 for 12 cans.
Key Points:
- Has a lot of caffeine
- Low acidity
- Not as flavourful as others on this list
2. Boss Coffee Flash Brew Original Cold Black Coffee
Produced by the famous Japanese whisky company Suntory, the Boss Coffee Flash Brew Original Cold Black Coffee is the best option out there if you are looking for canned black coffee.
Each can is filled with 140 mg of rich black coffee, or roughly the size of a double shot espresso. This drink is manufactured and brewed using the flash brewing process which creates a unique taste differentiating it from its competitors.
Key Points:
- Uses the unique flash brewing process
- The most popular canned coffee in Japan
- Cans made from weak materials; easily dent
3. Peet’s Iced Espresso
Single origin, Arabica coffee beans are often considered the best kind of coffee in the market. And while Peet’s Iced Espresso may or may be made from Arabica beans, it IS the best canned coffee that uses single origin beans. All of their beans are sourced from a single region in Colombia, which results in a fairly distinct texture and flavour.
First founded in 1966, this brand has mastered balancing the bitter flavour profile of coffee with a little bit of sweetness. They also added some milk to form a thicker crema that will enhance the drink. You can purchase a pack of 24 cans for a reasonable price of SGD 188.
Key Points:
- Boasts multiple iced espresso flavour options
- Contains dairy milk
- Balanced flavour
4. Black Stag Espresso With Cream Canned Coffee
Next on our list we have the Black Stag Espresso With Cream. This coffee is simply one of the best, no frills canned espresso you can buy on the market. It has a very rich and full flavour along with a super silky crema. The Black Stag Espresso With Cream is also made with a very bold espresso that packs a lot of caffeine, so it is perfect for those looking for an energy boost.
It is also reasonably priced at only SGD 56 for a 12 – can pack, so you won’t be blowing any holes in your wallet even if you choose to drink this every morning.
Key Points:
- Creamy / milky
- Decent pricing
- Contains a good amount of caffeine
- May be too strong for some
- May be too creamy for some
5. Rise Brewing Co. Oat Milk Nitro Cold Brew Latte
Last but not least we have Rise Brewing Co.’s Oat Milk Nitro Cold Brew Latte. In complete contrast with the previous entry which added milk for extra creaminess, Rise Brewing Co. completely removed dairy from the equation to create one of the best dairy – free canned coffee.
With the combination of espresso and oat milk, their drinks are not only refreshingly tasty but also delicious. This product has much lower calorie and sugar contents than most dairy and non – dairy canned coffee. If you are someone who is very health – conscious or cannot ingest dairy, then this is the one for you!
Key Points:
- Dairy free
- Not very high caffeine content
- Not very sweet; mild taste
