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Cold Brew for Hot Summers

by Rodney Spakes on Aug 19, 2026

When it’s 95°F and humid, hot coffee feels like punishment. Cold brew keeps you going without the jitters or extra sweat. Easy Truck/Job Site Recipe:

1 cup coarse Blue Collar grounds
4 cups cold water
Large jar or pitcher that seals tight

Instructions:

Mix grounds and cold water.
Let it steep in your cooler, truck cab (out of direct sun), or job site fridge 12–24 hours.
Strain through a fine mesh or paper filters.
Serve over ice or straight up.

Make It Strong: Use a 1:4 ratio for concentrate you can dilute later. It lasts up to a week in the fridge, so you can batch it on your off day.TN Summer Twist: Add a pinch of salt to the grounds before brewing — helps with electrolyte loss on sweaty days. Or mix half cold brew with sweet tea for a true Southern “half and half” that hits different. Why It Matters: Coffee That Matches Your Work Cheap gas station coffee lets you down when you need it most. Blue Collar Coffee TN is roasted right here in McMinnville for people who start early and grind hard. Bold enough to cut through the fatigue, smooth enough you can drink it all day without the burn. Gear Recommendations:

Stainless French press or aero press for portability
Good vacuum thermos
Insulated tumbler or our heavy-duty Blue Collar mug
Coarse ground coffee (ask when you order — we’ll grind it right)

Drop your best brewing hack in the comments or tag us on social with your rig/job site setup. We might feature you and send some fresh bags your way. Fuel the Grind — Grab your next bag of Blue Collar Coffee TN today. Whether you’re hauling freight down I-40, framing houses, or running equipment, we’ve got the coffee built for it. Shop Coffee → Blue Collar Coffee TN Collections Every 4th Saturday we give back 10% of sales to local causes — because real workers take care of their own. Stay strong out there.
Blue Collar Coffee TN — Based in Tennessee. Built for Hard Work.