5 Unusual Canned Coffees to Look for at the Convenience Store

by Erin Marissa Russell

Sometimes you just don’t have the time to brew your own coffee, and you want to grab one from the convenience store. But with so many options, it can be hard to choose. Not to mention, you want to be confident that the canned coffee you purchase will taste good. That’s why we’ve put together this list of canned coffees to look for at the convenience store. Keep reading to find out which canned coffees are worth purchasing.

Café Bustelo Café con Leche

You’re probably already familiar with the classic can of Bustelo coffee grounds for automatic drip machines. The bold blue, red, and yellow design is known for its low price and good taste. The same is true for this canned coffee from Café Bustelo. Their canned café con leche is known for being tasty and creamy, with a good level of sweetness.

High Brew Cold Brew Coffee

For an extra boost of caffeine, try a can of High Brew Cold Brew Coffee. You’ll get as much caffeine as you would in two cups of coffee, along with low acidity for sensitive stomachs. The complex nuanced flavor of High Brew Cold Brew Coffee is best enjoyed straight from the can, as some reviewers say it becomes watered down too quickly when poured over ice in a glass.

La Colombe Vanilla Draft Latte

If you love getting latte drinks from your favorite coffee shop, try La Colombe’s version in caramel, mocha, pumpkin spice, or vanilla. We recommend the vanilla flavor because reviewers could taste the vanilla in every sip but found that the drink wasn’t too sweet overall. La Colombe’s Lattes are made with nitro-infused cold brew for a rich, creamy flavor you’ll fall in love with. As a bonus, La Colombe uses lactose-free milk, making this a shelf-stable dairy-free option.

Rise Brewing Co. Oat Milk Nitro Cold Brew Latte

Rise’s sweet nitro-infused coffee is at its richest and velvetiest in their Oat Milk Nitro Cold Brew Latte. However, you’ll find that these drinks don’t overdo it with caffeine. Each can has the same amount of caffeine as just one shot of espresso. Stacked up against other canned oat milk lattes, Rise’s version has fewer calories and contains less sugar. Each seven-ounce can has just 110 calories and seven grams of sugar.

Sail Away Coffee Nitro Cold Brew Cans

Sail Away offers both a sweetened and an unsweetened version of their Coffee Nitro Cold Brew Cans. Both options are smooth and low in acidity. In fact, Sail Away says these drinks are 60 percent less acidic than a standard cup of hot coffee. But that doesn’t mean they skimp on caffeine. Each 11.5-ounce can has as much caffeine as three shots of espresso. Sail Away Coffee’s Nitro Cold Brew Cans have a mild bitterness and light mouthfeel, making them excellent options for those who like a strong-tasting cup.

Of course, there are also the familiar Starbucks Doubleshot and Tripleshot canned coffees to widen the selection, but most coffee lovers have tried these already. We wanted to present a list of lesser-known canned coffees to broaden your horizons.