Caribou Coffee

Awarded a 4/5 green leaf rating, the Caribou Coffee Coffee Caribou Cooler® Blended Beverage offers a straightforward and cleaner option for those seeking to indulge in a cold coffee treat. This beverage keeps its ingredient list minimal, featuring just coffee blended with ice. It caters to consumers who prioritize simplicity in their food choices.

However, the product does not earn the highest accolade on our scale for a couple of key reasons. It is not certified organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients. These two factors are significant in our evaluation process, as they align with our mission to spotlight cleaner food options. The absence of organic certification means that the coffee may have been cultivated using conventional farming practices, which often involve synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Similarly, the lack of non-GMO verification raises questions about the genetic makeup of the ingredients used.

Our rating system is designed to guide consumers toward products that not only taste good but also align with healthier and more environmentally friendly practices. In this instance, the Caribou Cooler® has room for improvement in these areas. While it performs well on the front of simplicity, with no unnecessary additives, it falls short of the highest standards that we believe are possible and desirable in the food industry.

Customers looking for a clean and simple coffee beverage will find the Caribou Cooler® to be a good option, especially when compared to other more complex and additive-laden offerings on the market. Nonetheless, for those who value organic and non-GMO products, this beverage does not fully meet those criteria. Our green leaf rating reflects this balance, recognizing the product’s strengths while also noting its shortcomings in terms of organic and non-GMO standards.