The difference is in the name. 

Cold Brew is: brewed cold. Beans are immersed into room temp or cold water and set aside for a period of time. Usually 24 hours. The resulting flavor is often one-note, chocolatey and an unpleasant bitter that is remedied by diluting with water, cream and sugar. If that's your jam, go for it!

Flash chilled coffee is: brewed hot and rapidly cooled. We are able to create a variety of flavor profiles in our iced coffees simply based on what takes place when the source of the coffee cherries, the processing, roasting and possible blending of the beans meets hot water. But you don't always want HOT coffee so flash chilling is our way of playing freeze tag to keep those flavors around. 

Check out our BLOG to read more on:

• What is flash chilled coffee?
• The iced coffee family tree

Bold, rich, and a little dramatic—in the best way.
This is the iced coffee that wears black all year and definitely has a favorite mug. Our Dark Roast is deep, smooth, and unapologetically rich. It’s giving dark chocolate, toasty comfort, and cool confidence in every sip. If your ideal morning feels like a warm hug and a power move all at once, then this is your brew!

This isn't just your average cup of joe.

When you want bold flavor without bitterness, this brew delivers. Our flash-chilling process captures the complex depth of a hot brew and locks it in for a clean, crisp iced coffee that never tastes watered down or too acidic. It's your secret weapon for crafting the most unforgettable coffee cocktails and dreamy coffee based recipes that'll wow your taste buds. Think of it as the star of the show, the one that adds that extra oomph to your creations.

Just the Good Stuff:

Coffee + Filtered Water.
No dairy. No sugar. No preservatives. Just excellent coffee vibes.

The Origin Story:
Our Dark Roast is a crowd-favorite and bartender-approved. It's the go-to base for espresso martinis in Nashville and beyond, thanks to its smooth, chocolatey body and bold complexity. This roast holds its own whether you drink it black or dress it up. Brewed fresh in our iced coffee microbrewery and packaged in sleek 12oz cans for easy sipping, anytime.

Grab a 6-pack and embrace your bold era.

Whether you're sipping solo or playing bartender, our Dark Roast is the canvas for your taste adventures. Unleash your inner coffee artist!

Bongo Java- Bongo Java is Nashville's Oldest & Most Honored Coffee Company. 100% Organic. 100% Fair Trade. 100% Direct from Small-Scale Farmers.

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