Nitro in the tank – how nitro drinks conquered the world of tea and coffee

Contents

• What are nitro drinks and where did they come from?
• How does it work and how does it change the drink’s flavour and texture?
• How did nitro drinks revolutionise the world of tea and coffee?
• Nitro Cold Brew – revolutionary pioneers
• Nitro in the world of tea – a brand new world of flavour

What are nitro drinks and where did they come from?

How they’re prepared sets them apart from more conventional drinks. Nitro coffee or tea is made by infusing the drink with nitrogen. This process changes the structure of the liquid, radically altering its properties.

Of course, this notion is hardly new, though it may appear revolutionary these days. In fact, it has a considerable historic pedigree. For example, it was employed to prepare carbonated water (popular during the People’s Republic period) and brew beer. What’s new is applying nitrogen to drinks such as nitro coffee and nitro tea.

How does it work and how does it change the drink’s flavour and texture?

Nitro drinks are created by infusing cold drinks with nitrogen. This imbues them with a creamy, smooth texture and grants them a unique, thick foam. The first step is preparing the drink’s base. Next up, it’s infused with nitrogen. This process generates subtle bubbles and a gentle flavour. Nitrogen is a colourless, odourless gas, but it still alters the taste of nitro coffee/tea. The drinks become thicker, more creamy. The also gain a characteristic foam.

Another frequently used gas is nitrous oxide. While nitrogen makes drinks more creamy, nitrous oxide makes meals and drinks more foamy. Edible nitrous oxide can be used to make cream, various desserts, or mousses (the Noox Day bottle comes in handy here). Likewise, the Noox Night bottle with a glow-in-the-dark label can be used to prepare drinks.

How did nitro drinks revolutionise the world of tea and coffee?

The emergence of nitro drinks has radically changed the tea and coffee market. These popular drinks have been given a new lease on life. Their appearance has changed, too. As a result, they’re introducing aficionados to a brand new world of sensory impressions. Upon nitrogen infusion, the supposedly familiar coffee or tea develops a fresh flavour. It’s thicker and sweeter. It contains less bitterness than traditionally brewed coffees.

Nitro Cold Brew – revolutionary pioneers

Nitro Cold Brew is a modern version of the conventional cold brew coffee. It’s become popular thanks to unique preparation techniques and its stimulating properties. It’s prepared by subjecting the beans to cold water maceration, which lasts 12–24 hours. By avoiding hot water, the coffee develops a gentle, less acidic taste.

The technique is hardly new, originating in ancient Japan. However, it gained a new lease of life in the US, back in 1990s.

The now-famous Nitro Cold Brew was first released in 2012. Since 2014, a canned version has been available for purchase in shops and coffeehouses.

The nitrogen-infused Nitro Cold Brew is highly aesthetic if poured into transparent glasses. By the same token, it comes in a variety of flavours such as red wine or pineapple. The foam makes it sweeter, though some experts consider it an illusion. Upon nitrogen infusion, Nitro Cold Brew absorbs more caffeine, which improves its stimulating properties. What this means in practice is that Nitro’s influence on the body is much stronger than the same amount of regular coffee.

Nitro in the world of tea – a brand new world of flavour

Nitrogen-infused tea offers a gentle taste. Many people claim it’s less bitter and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Every tea aficionado should give it a shot at least once! It may completely change your drinking habits and how you perceive your favourite beverage. It should be borne in mind that nitrogen-infused tea is always served cold, which follows from the preparation method.

Just as importantly, the final results depend on the type of tea used. The following varieties are used most frequently while preparing a nitro tea:

• earl grey,
• black, with mango
• green, with peach aroma
• jasmine, with berries

Thanks to innovative technology and unique flavour, nitro drinks constitute an exciting alternative to traditional coffees and teas. They are your gateway to a new dimension of pleasure and flavour.