Various types of cold coffee are becoming a staple for people all over. The last several years have introduced us to exciting new varieties such as nitro brew coffees and iced pour-overs.
Recent cold coffee trends are appearing everywhere, so now is the time to learn which ones people want the most to help better understand these trends and provide a selection of coffees to cater to your customers' desires.
Coffee Trends to Watch
This love of cold coffee began with regular coffee poured over ice and infused with flavors. However, new types are appearing everywhere. Today there are iced espressos, cappuccinos, and snap chilled coffees in restaurants and stores everywhere.
Even matcha has become a favorite ingredient in foods and drinks in the mainstream consumer market over the last few years. This ancient green tea powder is added to cold frothed milk and honey or sugar to create the matcha latte, or add chai tea instead of matcha to make an iced chai latte.
Frappuccinos are another favorite iced coffee beverage made from coffee, cream, flavorings, and whipped cream. We also can't forget the hugely popular cold nitro brew coffees and alcohol-infused cold coffee found in shops and stores around the country. Iced and cold coffee are quickly becoming high-demand products that are here to stay. Cold coffee accounts for approximately 13% of coffee beverages consumed across the country.
What Is Cold-Brewed and Nitrogen-Infused Coffee?
A favorite of many coffee drinkers everywhere is cold brew coffee. This drink is ideal for those who don't like the typical hot coffee flavor. This coffee beverage is created by steeping coffee at room temperature or in cold water for several hours. The taste of this coffee is less acidic and less bitter and has hints of chocolate and fruitiness. It's ideal for anyone making the switch to iced coffee or for those who want to enjoy coffee but want a milder flavor. This option is also great for individuals who want to enjoy coffee in the hot summer months but don't want warm beverages.
Another trendy coffee drink is nitro-infused or nitro-brewed coffee. This beverage is made by infusing brewed coffee with nitrogen. The nitrogen creates tiny bubbles in the coffee, thus giving it a thicker consistency. It also removes the acidity and bitterness from the coffee while producing a frothy head, much like brewed beer.
People everywhere enjoy nitro-infused coffee and its wide variety of flavors and styles. It's an incredible addition to any menu for restaurants, pubs, or coffee houses. Individuals who incorporate these options into their coffee offerings will be more profitable and gain more loyal customers.
In fact, not only can restaurants and other establishments profit from cold brew and nitro-infused coffees, but they can also add alcohol-infused coffee to their lineup. It's easy when using the L2F Skyflo to regulate pours, control inventory, and increase profits.
Blended Ice Beverages Can Increase Profits
Just how popular and profitable some coffee drinks can be, especially cold coffee, continues to grow. Out of all the consumers polled, frappuccino and traditional hot coffee were preferred equally, with a total of over 41% each. Whether it's frappuccinos, nitro-infused, or cold brew coffee, there are profits in store for business owners who take advantage of the opportunity to provide these extremely popular coffee beverages.
In fact, since frappuccinos were created in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1992, it has risen to nearly the top spot in terms of the popularity of all coffee drinks today. Businesses that want to incorporate these beverages into their menu need reliable ice makers designed for this particular use for similar uses. With U-Line ice machines getting perfectly shaped ice to use in cold coffee is easily accessible anywhere it's needed.
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