How to Make Nitro Cold Brew
Skip Starbucks and make fresh nitro cold brew at home at a fraction of the cost! Infused with Nitrogen, this cold brew coffee is naturally sweet, creamy, and so refreshing!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold brew
Instructions
- Pour the cold brew into your dispenser. Pour about 2 cups of chilled cold brew into your nitro dispenser.
- Close the dispenser. Screw the lid of your dispenser, ensuring it is very tight.
- Load the N2 cartridge. Insert an N2 cartridge into the cartridge holder of your dispenser. Screw on the holder until you hear the gas entering the dispenser.
- Shake. Next, shake the dispenser for 20-30 seconds. This will allow the gas and the coffee to blend together.
- Pour. Finally, pour the nitro cold brew into a glass and watch the foam slowly form on top! At first, the coffee will appear very cloudy but will slowly clear up as the bubbles rise to the top.
- Once poured into a glass, nitro cold brew is best enjoyed within 30 minutes. Nitro cold brew, if kept inside a dispenser, will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of nitrogen. Depending on the capacity of your dispenser, you might need to add more N2 cartridges. One cartridge is enough for a small dispenser of about 2 cups capacity. However, if you are using a keg with a capacity of about 64 oz, you will need to use up to 3 cartridges.
- Shake well. Ensure you shake your dispenser for at least 20 seconds after injecting the nitrogen. This is essential to create a foamy top and creamy texture.
- Use medium roast coffee. Although it is a matter of personal preference, we suggest opting for a medium or dark roast coffee with a bold flavor, as nitrogen has a tendency to reduce bitterness.
- Chill overnight. Nitro cold brew tastes best when served fresh. However, we do not recommend serving it with ice cubes as those would reduce the effect of the nitrogen. That's why it's best to chill the cold brew before serving. You can chill it before infusing it with nitrogen or after (in that case, chill the dispenser containing the cold brew).
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 3 kcal