Even though Cold Brew Coffee is nothing new, it is a fact that it has gained significant popularity in recent years, particularly among new generations looking to experience new flavors. According to a recent study, 60% of young consumers prefer ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee over traditionally brewed coffees1.
Why has it become so popular among consumers?
- It is smoother and sweeter than hot coffee.
- It is easy to prepare and it can be stored in the refrigerator for more than one week.
- It has less acidity and bitterness compared to hot brewed.
- It promotes creativity! It can be the base of thousands of combinations with different types of milk, creamers, and flavors.
- It is often enjoyed in social settings, such as with friends, family, or partners.
From the technical side, what are its benefits?
- Preserve the aromatic components of the roasted bean, resulting in a more complex and pleasant sensory profile.
- High versatility in the final product presentation: extract (shelf-stable and frozen), powder, or freeze-dried.
- Consistency: both from its sensory profile and its physicochemical and microbiological properties (Ph, concentration, titratable acidity, sediment).
- It has a refreshing sensory profile and a clean and pleasant aftertaste.
- Cold Brew in its powder and freeze-dried versions has good solubility in water at room temperature.
- Cold brew coffee has a higher caffeine content, so it is a fresher solution that can provide a bigger boost of energy.
Why choose Colcafé as your ally for your Cold Brew needs?
At Colcafé, we have capacities to serve global programs, with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We provide a wide range of coffee-related solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients.
Our Cold Brew Coffee offerings include premium and affordable solutions that cater to different preferences and budgets.
- Authentic Cold Brew: 100% Cold Brew, this is a solution with a high concentration for premium applications.
- Gentle Brew Cold Brew: It is a cost-efficient solution with high concentration.
- Soluble enhanced Cold Brew: This is a combination of Cold Brew and premium instant coffee. It is an ideal solution for highly concentrated extracts. Available in frozen and shelf-stable formats.
- Soluble Cold Brew (Freeze and Spray-Dried): available in Authentic, Gentle, and soluble enhanced versions. Easy preparation and does not require refrigeration. Ideal for RTD programs and in-store preparations.
- Finally, our Tetra Pak® presentation is ideal for Retail and Foodservice. It is convenient, it’s immediately available on demand, and it’s time-saving compared to the traditional method that usually requires at least 10 hours of filtration.
No matter what your Cold Brew coffee needs are, we are here to help you find the perfect solution. Contact us to get started today!
Sources:
1. https://intelligence.coffee/2023/06/cold-brew-was-just-the-beginning/
2. https://www.buzzin.coffee/blogs/coffeeblog/from-bean-to-brew-how-to-make-perfect-cold-brew-coffee-every-time
3. https://perfectdailygrind.com/2020/01/how-cold-brew-captured-the-millennial-market/