Head to Jacob Alejandro in Troy for a cup of java from the US Cold Brew 2022 Champion at the Coffee Fest Show in Chicago.
On an unassuming stretch of River Street in Troy, a coffeeshop displays a trophy that’s quite a big deal. Alejandro Griffin-Diaz, co-owner of Jacob Alejandro, was crowned US Cold Brew 2022 Champion at the Coffee Fest Show in Chicago. His winning drink? A cold brew made from Passenger Coffee beans with house-made sassafras milk, orange peel, and chai spices. Check it out if you’re in the neighborhood, or if you prefer a sweet winter warm up order the cranberry white mocha or ginger cookie latte.
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