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What is Nitrogen?
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Everything you need to
know about nitro drinks.
It's gonna to be quite a read, but trust me it's worth the time. So what's Nitrogen?
Nitrogen Gas (N2) is an inert gas which is colorless and odourless gas that forms about 78% of the earth's atmosphere. Nitrogen infused beverages was initially used in varieties of beers like porters and stouts, creating micro bubbles and gives the drink a thick and creamy texture.
The most recognizable was Guinness who pioneered this technology with their beers, creating the trademark cascading perfect pour and foamy head.
Since then, the beverage industry has caught on rapidly over the past few years. Baristas and shop owners are constantly striving to create new and unique drinks. Let’s explore one of the most popular nitro trends.
What is Nitro Coffee?
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The coffee industry has changed rapidly over the years, and one of the most popular trends in the coffee industry is Nitro Coffee. As the name suggest, it’s nitrogen-infused coffee. Often made using cold brew coffee, nitro coffee is extremely smooth, low in acidity and usually comes with the signature reverse cascading effect, which is unique only to nitrogenated drinks.
Nitro coffee has some unique features that makes it healthier than regular coffee. Thanks to the long steeping hours of the cold brew process, it packs 30% more caffeine than regular coffee. Besides adding a smooth texture to the drink, it also helps reduce some of the bitterness and acidity of the coffee which makes it more palatable. So customers don't have to sweeten it with sugar or milk, thus having lower calories yet beneficial to coffee drinkers who have sensitive stomachs or are prone to heartburn and acid reflux.
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Cafe’s usually categorize nitro coffee as a specialty or premium drink for a few reasons. There isn’t any way around it, creating nitrogen-infused cold brew is expensive. Regular cold brew is already much pricer than regular coffee because of the long brewing time and double the grounds. Not to mention the costly investment on the various equipment needed to infuse and dispense. Not to worry, we’ll discuss about how you can do it in a fraction of the price later.
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Should you serve
Nitro Beverages?
Nitro drinks are a popular trend but is it the right fit for your business?
Here are a few reasons why you should consider serving nitro coffee and other nitrogen-infused beverages at your establishment:
It's popular. Nitro coffee is among the most popular drinks in the coffee industry, having it on your menu can increase your footfall.
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The appeal. The appeal of nitro drinks is three-fold as they have a textural appeal, a taste appeal, and a visual appeal.
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Endless possibilities. Other than nitro coffee, there are many other types of nitro-infused beverages you can make. Such as, different types of teas, juices, beers, cocktails and even wines. Sky’s the limit when it comes to your creativity.
How to make your own nitrogen beverages?
As we mentioned earlier, nitro equipments are costly. A basic setup will cost you over tens of thousands of dollars not to mention the maintenance needed for all the equipments, such as kegs, refillable nitrogen canisters and different sizes of kegerator depending on your establishment.
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This conventional system works by infusing nitrogen with the desired drink in a pressurized keg / tank, and chilled it in a kegerator before serving with a scout tap. This method is good when you serve a large amount of drinks in a short period of time. Due to the nature of oxidation in coffee and other drinks, you will need to serve it before everything goes bad.
Although it’s expensive, majority of larger establishments do uses them. What about smaller establishments with lower budgeting cost and still want to enter the nitro space? This is where NitroBrew comes into play, turning the whole process cost-efficient and sustainable.
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How is NitroBrew
different?
NitroBrew Kettle System only needs a fraction of the cost to produce the same results. Here are some of the game changers about the Kettle System:
Cost-effective. No consumables (nitrogen cartridges or tank refills) and zero reoccurring cost.
Being sustainable. By infusing nitrogen from the air which is 78% pure nitrogen, sufficient to turn any drink into nitro.
Serve on demand. Serve only when there is an order, keeping your drink consistent and fresh all the time.
Flexibility. To serve different drinks using the same system. Enable you to create more drink options & varieties in your menu.
In Conclusion.
No doubt that the nitro trend is here to stay and it's up to us to bring these drinks to the people with a suitable system that works for you. To learn more about how the Kettle System works and how can it help in your business, do visit our YouTube channel for tutorials and social media for our latest news and updates. I hope you find valuable information in this article and create memorable nitro drinks in the near future. Thank you.