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Nitro Cold Brew

Cold brew charged with nitrogen gas and pulled from a tap, producing a Guinness-like creamy head and a silkier mouthfeel than standard cold brew.

  • Availability: Common

Nitro cold brew is regular cold-brew concentrate pushed through a nitro tap (similar to a stout draft system). The nitrogen creates a cascading head of small, dense bubbles that smooth the texture and amplify perceived sweetness without any added sugar or cream. It became a staple of Brooklyn cafés in the mid-2010s and is now standard summer infrastructure at most specialty bars.

Related terms

  • Cold Brew
  • Iced Latte
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