I tried cold-brew concentrates from labels like Great Value, Starbucks, Dunkin', and Bettergoods. I didn't love the cold brew from Target's Good & Gather line and Walmart's Great Value labels.

During summer in my hometown of New Orleans, it can be sweltering even at 7 a.m. But I don’t sweat it. I’ve whittled down the time it takes for me to get out of bed and prepare my morning cold-brew ...