Nitro coffee has rapidly become a popular beverage that is making waves across the hospitality industry. Nitro coffee is based off cold brew coffee that is infused with nitrogen gas via a whipper. The nitrogen infusion produces bubbles, giving the coffee a naturally sweet flavour and velvety texture without adding sugar or milk!
For pubs, bars, and hospitality venues, nitro coffee is more than a beverage. It expands their menu, has a high margin upsell, and is an experienced customer driver. Adding nitro coffee to their menus can tap into a growing consumer demand for premium, healthy, and visually appealing drinks.
Why Nitro Coffee Has Become a Café Sensation
Nitro coffee is popular nowadays as it reflects broader shifts in consumer behaviour and trends. Customers are willing to pay more for drinks that feel crafted and unique. With its smooth mouthfeel and natural sweetness, nitro coffee reduces the need for dairy or added sugar, making it perfect for health-conscious customers.
The Nitro coffee produces a frothy and creamy layer that showcases a visual spectacle that customers would love to share on their Facebook and Instagram accounts. It has also become a staple drink in popular cafes, such as Aunty Peg's, Cold Brew Café, and Artisti Coffee Roasters. Some bars and pubs are adding nitro-infused beverages to their menus to attract new customers. Nitro coffee also features a smooth and creamy taste but is less sweet compared to normal coffee. It could also be an alternative go-to drink for health-conscious customers who still want to enjoy a creamy beverage without milk and sugar.
Creative Nitro Variations
Nitrogen can also be infused into other beverages. With the right equipment, your business can expand far beyond coffee. These include:
- Nitro Tea: Green tea, hibiscus, or chai teas infused with nitrogen for a refreshing, smooth finish.
- Nitro Cocktails: Espresso martinis, gin & tonic, or whiskey highballs elevated with a creamy, cascading effect.
- Nitro Non-Alcoholic Options: Fruit infusions, mocktails, or even nitro chocolate milk for family-friendly menus.
- Seasonal Specials: Pumpkin spice nitro in autumn, berry spritzes in summer, or festive nitro mulled tea.
How to Make Nitro Coffee
Making Nitro coffee is now more efficient compared to before as we needed bulky keg systems to make one. However, these systems are expensive, complex to maintain, and require a significant amount of space. With the emergence of new equipment like the iSi Nitro Whipper, it is now easier to infuse drinks with nitrogen. The iSi Nitro Whipper creates a silky and creamy mouthfeel with a cascading visual effect that is typically achieved with traditional whippers. It is compact and portable, making it easy to store and display. Its stainless-steel finish allows the brew to remain unchanged, even if it is kept in the fridge for several days.
iSi is a trusted brand and is known as the worldwide leader in Nitro technology. The brand sets the standard for bartenders when it comes to brewing Nitro-infused drinks. It also makes it easy to make nitro coffee.
Nitro Coffee Recipe: How to Make Nitro Grand Manier
Ingredients:
- Fanta - 300ml
- Whiskey – 30ml
- Passion fruit - 50ml
- Cold brew coffee – 500ml
- Grand Marnier - 100ml
- Passion fruit syrup - 20 ml
Step 1: Prepare a strong cold brew concentrate and stir in all the ingredients and then pour the mixture into the iSi Nitro.
Step 2: Charge the iSi Nitro bottle by inserting an iSi Nitro Charger bulb. Make sure to secure the lid and shake the bottle 8 times.
Step 3: Pour straight into a glass. Use a second iSi Nitro Charger for a more intense taste experience.
Why Add Nitro Coffee to Your Menu?
Nitro coffee is more than a trend as it is a profitable innovation that reshapes beverage menus worldwide. It can make a business stand out, elevate customer experience, and maximise margins. The iSi Nitro system can make all of this happen with its compact and easy-to-use design.
The iSi Nitro Whipper is exclusively available at Reward Hospitality. Discover the full iSi range below.