Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee
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Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee is a ready-to-drink black coffee made from water and arabica coffee only. It scores EA1: nutrition is an E only because there is nothing to credit, which is no criticism of a drink with no sugar or fat, ingredients are as plain as they come, and risk is the lowest. A simple everyday drink, with caffeine the one thing to keep in mind.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Water (90%)
- Grade 'A' Arabica Coffee (10%)
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 ml · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 7.2 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
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What to know about Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee
Just water and coffee, with almost no calories
A canned black cold brew made from water (90%) and Grade A arabica coffee (10%), served chilled. It is sold to people who want coffee without milk or sugar.
Per 100 ml it gives 7.2 kcal, with 1.8 g carbohydrate, no sugar, no fat, no protein and 3 mg sodium. The 230 ml can is a single serve, about 17 kcal.
The front promises black coffee, 100% arabica and no milk, and the list matches. CleanPlate scores it EA1.
Why Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee scores EA1
Nutrition is an E only because there is nothing to credit, not because of anything in it. Ingredients are an A with two items, and risk is a 1 on 7.2 kcal per 100 ml.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 7 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
The E reflects an empty panel, not a flaw. There is no protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals to credit, and the drink has only 7.2 kcal and 1.8 g carbohydrate per 100 ml.
Nothing counts against it either: no sugar, no fat and only 3 mg sodium per 100 ml.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Water
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
Two ingredients, water (90%) and arabica coffee (10%). There are no additives, sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives, so nothing costs ingredient points.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 3 mg
03 Load risk: why 1
Everything that raises risk is at or near zero: added sugar 0 g, saturated fat 0 g and sodium 3 mg per 100 ml. Energy is 7.2 kcal per 100 ml.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee live up to its claims?
The arabica, no milk, zero sugar and no preservatives claims hold against a two-item list. The less acidic claim cannot be checked from the label.
- On the packHolds
“100% Arabica”
The only coffee listed is Grade A arabica coffee, at 10% of the recipe with water making up the other 90%.
- On the packHolds
“No Milk”
The list is water and coffee only.
- Retail listingHolds
“Zero Sugar”
Sugar and added sugar are both 0 g per 100 ml.
- Retail listingHolds
“No preservatives”
No preservative or other additive appears in the list.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Less acidic”
The panel gives no acidity figure, so the claim cannot be checked from the label.
What's in Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee?
Water (90%) and arabica coffee (10%) are the whole list. Nothing is added, so the only thing to keep in mind is the caffeine.
The ingredient list, read for you
Water (90%) and Grade A arabica coffee (10%). The coffee gives the taste and the caffeine, the water makes it a drink, and nothing else is added.
Ingredients to watch
- CaffeineWorth watching
Coffee carries caffeine, so count the can with your other coffee and tea.
- EnergyFine
7.2 kcal per 100 ml, about 17 kcal in a 230 ml can.
- Sugar, fat and sodiumFine
No sugar or fat, and 3 mg sodium per 100 ml.
What it doesn’t have
- No protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals, which is expected for black coffee.
Who should eat Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee?
An everyday drink for most adults. Children, teens and pregnancy call for a lower caffeine intake overall, and heart conditions are a question for your doctor.
- Most adultsEveryday
7.2 kcal and 3 mg sodium per 100 ml, with no sugar.
- Children and teensA few times a week
Coffee carries caffeine, which is best kept low at this age.
- PregnancyCheck with your doctor
Coffee brings caffeine, which pregnancy guidance asks you to count.
- Heart conditionsEveryday
No sugar, no fat and 3 mg sodium per 100 ml; ask your doctor about caffeine.
Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee?
Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee is a ready-to-drink black coffee made from water and arabica coffee only. It scores EA1: nutrition is an E only because there is nothing to credit, which is no criticism of a drink with no sugar or fat, ingredients are as plain as they come, and risk is the lowest. A simple everyday drink, with caffeine the one thing to keep in mind. Nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 1; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee?
Per 100 ml, Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee has 7 kcal, 0 g protein, 1.8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 0 g added sugar. One serve (1 can, 230 ml) has 17 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee?
2 ingredients, in label order: Water (90%), Grade 'A' Arabica Coffee (10%).
Does Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 4 hold, 1 needs care. "Less acidic" needs care: The panel gives no acidity figure, so the claim cannot be checked from the label.
Who should limit Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee?
Most adults: everyday. 7.2 kcal and 3 mg sodium per 100 ml, with no sugar. Children and teens: a few times a week. Coffee carries caffeine, which is best kept low at this age. Pregnancy: check with your doctor. Coffee brings caffeine, which pregnancy guidance asks you to count.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee have?
Per 100 ml, Sleepy Owl Black Cold Brew Coffee has 0 g added sugar and 3 mg sodium (about 0 g salt). The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 27, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
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