La Colombe Draft Latte vs Bare Brew: Which Zero-Sugar Cold Brew Wins?

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La Colombe's Draft Latte texture is iconic — but typical RTD lattes carry 11-13g of sugar per serving. Bare Brew delivers a smooth mouthfeel from a slow cold steep with 320mg caffeine, zero sugar, and zero dairy.

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The iconic "Draft Latte" texture is hard to beat, but in 2026, consumers are looking closer at the fine print. While typical ready-to-drink lattes can contain 11g to 13g of sugar per serving, Bare Brew offers a naturally smooth, creamy mouthfeel with 0g of sugar. We've mastered the art of the slow cold steep to give you that "café texture" without the dairy or the added sugar.

  • The Sugar Gap: Even "lower sugar" lattes often contain around 7g of added cane sugar. Bare Brew achieves a smooth flavor using only high-quality beans and water.

  • Acid Management: Traditional lattes are built on hot-brewed espresso. Cold brewing extracts fewer of the acids that hot brewing pulls from the same beans — research published in Scientific Reports found cold brew has a lower total titratable acidity than hot brew, though pH is comparable. If you have a digestive condition, talk to your doctor.

  • Calorie Efficiency: A standard latte ranges from 100–150 calories, while Bare Brew's black cold brew has 20 calories per 12oz can.

The "Switch" Table

Feature La Colombe Draft Latte Bare Brew Signature Black
Total Sugars 11g - 13g 0g
Added Sugar ~7g (Cane Sugar) None
Acidity Espresso-based (hot-brewed) Lower titratable acidity (cold-brewed)
Ingredients Milk, Sugar, Gums, Nitrous Coffee + Water

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Related: Read our complete guide to clean caffeine cold brew — what it means, how brands compare, and why it matters for your health.

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