Cold Brew Coffee vs. Iced Coffee

So what's the difference between cold brew and iced coffee anyway? While iced coffee is brewed hot and strong, then chilled quickly for maximum flavor, cold brew uses a different technique to preserve the richness of a morning brew while cooling you down. Cold brew is brewed for a longer period of time than regular hot or iced coffee, and it's never heated. Instead, its flavor comes from being brewed at room temperature over about half a day, creating a coffee that's more caffeinated than traditional coffee. Once it has steeped, cold brew can be served with milk or frozen into an extra chilly morning drink.

How to Sweeten Iced Coffee & Cold Brew

Here are our tips for sweetening your Panera iced coffee or cold brew:

• Iced Coffee: Granulated sugar won't dissolve in cold coffee, so the best way to sweeten your iced coffee is with liquid sweetener like simple syrup, honey, or agave nectar.
• Cold Brew: Liquid sweeteners also work well for cold brew, or you can sweeten your chilled breakfast drink using a flavored cream, milk, or milk alternative. Our Madagascar Vanilla Almond Cold Brew is sweetened with vanilla syrup and almond milk, and our Madagascar Vanilla Cream Cold Brew is sweetened with vanilla syrup and half and half. We also love the idea of sprinkling a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spice on top!

Panera Iced Coffee & Cold Brew Menu

Our chilled coffee options offer something for every coffee lover. Give these cold coffee menu items a try:

• Iced Coffee
• Cold Brew
• Madagascar Vanilla Cream Cold Brew
• Madagascar Vanilla Almond Cold Brew
• Frozen Chocolate Cold Brew
• Frozen Caramel Cold Brew

Can I Order Iced Coffee with my Unlimited Sip Club Subscription?

Yes! With the Unlimited Sip Club, you can order iced coffee, hot light roast, dark roast, and hazelnut coffee, or even hot tea.* The subscription does not include Panera Cold Brew or espresso drinks.

Signing up for Unlimited Sip Club is a great idea for iced coffee lovers. This coffee subscription offers great iced coffee on a budget and is perfect for cooling down your coffee routine on warmer mornings.

^{*$14.99/month plus tax. Must be 18 years or older and a MyPanera member to subscribe. Offer limited to hot coffee, tea and iced coffee plus unlimited refills. Excludes cold brew iced coffee, espresso and cappuccino beverages. Subscription program registration and redemption available at participating U.S. bakery cafes. Excludes third party delivery and catering orders. One subscription per person. Visit here for complete Terms and Conditions.}