nitro cold brew
/ˈnaɪtroʊ koʊld bruː/
CommonCold brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas, served on draft with a creamy, stout-like texture.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the nitro cold brew at this place looks exactly like a guinness being poured. wild | The cascading visual effect of nitrogen in dark coffee resembles the famous stout pour. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 02 | nitro cold brew hits different. no milk needed. it's already creamy somehow | The nitrogen texture mimics creaminess without any dairy. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | grabbed a canned nitro cold brew from the store. not the same as on tap but pretty good | Canned nitro exists but the draft version from a coffee shop is better. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to nitrogen-infused cold brew specifically.
- Talking about the texture or visual appeal of a specific coffee product.
- Comparing cold brew options at a cafe or in a grocery aisle.
Do not use it when
- You mean regular cold brew that is just served cold.Use “cold brew” instead.
Nitro cold brew vs regular cold brew
nitro cold brew
Nitro cold brew is cold brew with nitrogen added, producing a creamy texture and a cascade pour.
VS
cold-brew-recipe
Regular cold brew is just coarse-ground coffee steeped in cold water, smooth but thin.
Origin and context
Developed by specialty coffee shops in the early 2010s, with Cuvee Coffee in Austin often credited with pioneering nitro cold brew on tap around 2012. Starbucks brought it mainstream after adding it to their menu in 2016.
- First seen
- 2012
- Confidence
- medium
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